Few topics on Choralnet have garnered such extensive responses as those that deal with director/singer relationships. Surely our inspiration and love of what we do should transcend any problems in interpersonal relationships! After all, it’s “all about the music!” Isn’t it? Yet how many of us wish we could take back a comment that was […]
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Choral Caffeine: Here’s What They Think of Choir
The “Big Voice” project has been discussed by various commentators on ChoralNet. Today, film-maker Varda Hardy gives us a chance to hear what the students at Santa Monica High School think about singing in a choir. Sometimes, friends, amid the flotsam and jetsam of our hectic days, we tend to forget that we are […]
What would you have said?
A dog interrupts Eric Whitacre's sleep: The director stops the choir, looks around, and says "Are we OK??" Let's brainstorm other possible responses to the dog, or their owner: 1. "What, doesn't your dog like Eric Whitacre?" 2. "Hey, we are having audience participation on the next song, not this […]
Interest Session Applications Due in Two Weeks
Are you thinking about submitting an interest session proposal for next year’s ACDA National Conference in Dallas? Well, it’s time to stop thinking and start writing! “We want to provide the best possible slate of sessions at the National Conference,” said Tim Sharp, ACDA’s Executive Director. “Planning that program begins with the interest and passion […]
World Choir Games Update
Hitting the 'High Notes' An insider's look at 2012 World Choir Games event progress March 16, 2012 Dear 2012 World Choir Games Supporter: March Madness has taken on a whole new meaning for us here at the World Choir Games! The month of March has been one of the most exciting periods for event milestones […]