Tim Elmore’s book Generation iY is a fascinating study, as well as a wake-up call, for those of us working with the generation born after 1990. This particular exploration invoves the younger Millennials who have come into a world defined by technology and shaped by the Internet— iPod, iBook, iPhone, iChat, iMovie, iPad, and iTunes. […]
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Beautiful Collaboration: Gjello Improvises on his “Ubi Caritas”
Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". Thanks, Gary, for this fine production of a beautiful YouTube video and unique moment:
Marktoberdorf 2011 Results
Congratulations to the fine choirs the participated in the 2011 Marktoberdorf Competition, especially Kent Hatteburg and the University of Louisville: Achievement Level I – excellent performance at an international level Entrevoces, Havana • Cuba 1st prize Dir.: Digna Guerra Ramirez Achievement Level II – very good performance at an international level University of Louisville Cardinal […]
ChorusAmerica Turns People Away
It looks like choral musicians are going to conferences again! ChorusAmerica actually turned people away from their last conference because of the high attendance. Ann Meier Baker talks about the "state of choral music" from her perspective in this podcast from a San Francisco radio station. Ann Meier Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer […]
Fabulous Singing: Kent Hatteburg and Swider’s Cantus Gloriosus
I’m thinking about programming this work next year and I thought I’d share a superb performance with the Sunday visitors to ChoralNet:
Bravo NCCO
The announcement for the next NCCO Conference came out and I must say that it looks incredible. Bravo, NCCO! Take a look at these outstanding offerings: The conference will be hosted by Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado from November 3 – 5 and will feature: Sessions by Headliners Helmuth Rilling (Inside […]