In case you missed it, Arvo Part was featured in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago. With a new job and busier life than ever, I've missed bringing it to your attention: Last month, Pärt marked his 75th birthday, and the event was celebrated with a festival of his music throughout Estonia, […]
Others
Lady Gaga Goes A Cappella
I shared this with my choir a couple of weeks ago but forgot to share it here – a tremendous trio of singers does Lady Gaga: Who are these kids, and did they write the music down? (edited for egregious grammatical errors late morning – plc)
The A Cappella Flash Mob
Incredible – found on A Cappella News. Well done! Well done!
They aren’t singing anymore . . . .
Congregations aren't singing anymore and most worship leaders haven't noticed. I discovered this fascinating blog post pointed from a Facebook post courtesy of Samford wonder-student and ChoralNet member Peter Haley: The people in our churches aren't singing anymore – not really. To be sure, there are many churches that have congregations singing with enthusiasm, but generally […]
Blending
Liz Garrett hits it on the head again with a post about blending from a singer’s, rather than a director’s, perspective: I have tried twice without success to join choirs that do 3 and 4 part harmony. I get rejected after a few sessions as i am told my voice does not blend. I know […]
Happy Halloween!
Choir boy jack: And don’t forget that it’s a religious holiday, the eve of All Saints’ Day.