Micheal McGlynn attended the Chicago 2011 Conference and has some valuable international insight on his Anuna blog: On the opportunity to chat with other choral composers: A highlight of my visit was getting the opportunity to meet with other choral composers. The thing that struck me most of all on meeting them was how […]
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A Festival for Boys and Men’s Choirs
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased to contribute to the sponsorship of the International Boys and Men’s Choral Festival this coming July 25-August 1, 2011. This unique event offers exceptional singing opportunities for choirs as well as individual singers, and includes the added bonus of the promotion of global understanding as well as encouragement […]
Is singing bad for you?
Chris Rowbury explains why. People don’t often talk about the downsides of singing. Yes, we bang on about the health benefits, social aspects, etc. but seldom mention the bad bits. For example? singing can become addictive — once you start singing, it’s very hard to stop. It’s such an enjoyable activity that you will start noticing […]
What can choir learn from gaming?
Daniel Pink posted a link to this article that I think might have some ramifications for choir directors and choirs. See what you think about these points and then follow the link to the whole article: 1. Know who’s playing – design for their social style. There are a lot of different ways to entertainment […]
Eric Whitacre’s TEDtalk and why it is important
Eric Whitacre’s TEDtalk is now up on the TED site. He did a tremendous job – a standing ovation in the middle and also at the end as he talks about his two virtual choir projects. We are fortunate to have an Eric Whitacre in our camp – he is easily the most recognizable […]
Jesu Joy of Wood’s Desiring
Some people have too much time on their hands. But they are selling something. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CDLBTJD4M