(one in an occasional series highlighting ridiculous inclusive-language overkill, without regard for the scansion, meaning, or music.) Today’s example is a relatively mild one, yet with important philosophical ramifications. This week’s lectionary includes Psalm 149, whose fourth verse begins as follows: For the Lord takes pleasure in his people… at least in the distant […]
Blending
Liz Garrett hits it on the head again with a post about blending from a singer’s, rather than a director’s, perspective: I have tried twice without success to join choirs that do 3 and 4 part harmony. I get rejected after a few sessions as i am told my voice does not blend. I know […]
Happy Halloween!
Choir boy jack: And don’t forget that it’s a religious holiday, the eve of All Saints’ Day.
Super titles
Tim Smith, the Baltimore Sun’s music reviewer, makes a plea for supertitles for translations in vocal and choral concerts as well as operas: I know my Mahler and I know my Latin Mass, but I still enjoy the opportunity to follow along with a text if I feel like it during a live performance. But […]
Which hand should I hold the baton in?
Beethoven's fifth, by a conductor who could give us all lessons in enthusiasm: h/t Podium Speak
There’s an app for music theory
San Francisco Classical Voice points us to an iPhone app for music theory: The app is aimed at college music majors and budding music majors at the high school level. Still, beginning musicians can use the section on note names to reinforce the lessons they’re learning at their music classes, while advanced musicians can test […]