(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “J.S. Bach and the Concerto: Ritornello as a Guide to Rehearsal” by Chester L. Alwes) When a student conductor starts to rehearse a choral/ orchestral work of J.S. Bach by announcing “we’ll skip the introduction and begin at measure . . . (where the chorus comes […]
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CJ Replay: 372 Motets
(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “Neglected Treasure: Heinrich Isaac’s Choralis Constantinus” by James Feiszli) Heinrich Isaac’s (1450-1517) Choralis Constantinus (CC) is an anthology of 372; polyphonic motets, setting the texts of the Proper of the Mass, accompanied by five polyphonic settings of the Ordinary. The immense amount of choral polyphony […]
CJ Replay: Legal Photocopying
(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “Guidelines from the MPA Music Publishers’ Association of the United States” [pg.41]) When can I photocopy? This question is asked every day by music educators nationwide. Most music educators want to respect the rights of copyright owners, but are sometimes confused as to when it is permissible […]