Paul Carey is a fantastic composer. But he’s much more than that. Paul is working with the NC Governor’s School and he has a plan to make a direct and personal connection with Haiti. He is blogging about this effort and reaching out to others for help – and it sounds like a […]
A reality show we can believe in
John Womeldorff tipped me off about the US premier of The Choir. It looks like a program we would love and it starts tonight: It could be said singing is everywhere, but where are the choirs? Classically trained Malone embarks on a groundbreaking journey to save the choir and prove it’s cool to sing […]
Communities, Communication, and Collaboration
I hear these three words all the time: Community, Communication, Collaboration Ours is a collaborative art, is it not? We form communities of choral singers and use our communication skills to enhance the lives of singers and audiences. It is worth noting the Latin roots of the word: “Communication” is a word with […]
Perhaps the “Room” is the most important instrument in your concert
Saw this TED talk discussed on Vern Sander’s blog. Compelling ideas:
A fundamental shift in the way we communicate
Great video in the style of “Did you Know?“
Celebrating anniversaries in 2010
I mentioned Vern Sanders’ blog yesterday. As I was looking it over, I spotted a short listing of anniversaries that choral composers might like to know about: I know that I am considering music for the fall . . perhaps you see a composer there that you want to celebrate.