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Eric Ericson is one of the giants of our field and his work has been a model for many others: in his enthusiasm for performing and commissioning new music, in raising standards in a cappella singing, as a teacher, and as a conductor. His ensembles (Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Choir, and Orphei Drängar) became models […]

THE LIFE AND WORK OF LEON THURMAN: ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS by Mary Lynn Doherty   As you prepare for your summer, many of you are probably looking forward to a less hectic schedule and time to retool.  Many teachers and conductors take the summer months to rest the voice and/or to continue to learn about the […]

COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig   (Each week we look at one or two of the best choral works posted in the Composition Showcase here on ChoralNet.  This is where we store a treasure trove of works that your choirs will love to sing and your audiences will love to hear.)   Abound in You by Rick Bartlett […]

SLEEP, GLORIOUS SLEEP! REPAIR AND RECOVER (sung to the tune of Food, Glorious Food!  From the musical Oliver by Lional Bart) by Mary Lynn Doherty          A good night’s sleep can make all the difference, right?  At this busy time of year, spring concerts, final grades and end of the school year celebrations often […]

Stefan Parkman has had a long association with Eric. Born in 1952, he first studied medicine, but began singing with Eric in Orphei Drängar in the early '70s. Just a few years later he began his studies in the Royal College of Music. Stefan's an exceptionally fine tenor (listen here or buy the album here […]

COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig   (Each week we look at one or two of the best choral works posted in the Composition Showcase here on ChoralNet.  This is where we store a treasure trove of works that your choirs will love to sing and your audiences will love to hear.)   Dream Within a Dream by Michał […]