Parents all have favorite stories about their children that they share when company comes over. These tales are usually brought out to illustrate some defining and possibly amusing character trait. In my case my mother tells the story of asking me what I wanted for my fifth birthday, and her surprise when I told her […]
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Choral Potpourri: Using Our Skills in Other Ways
“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.” Lucille Ball Right about now we are all gearing up for the next six or seven weeks of insanity. Our concerts loom ahead and so does the end of […]
Composition Spotlight -in Deo sola spec mea
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (The Composition Showcase is a unique resource for conductors. Choral composers are allowed to share only a few of their best works. Each week we offer you the best of the best on a silver platter. The Silver Platter Award winners are works that […]
Re-evaluate Your Bio
There are no words that I dread more, professionally, than "please submit your bio." It is a thing that must be done, and so I have a very basic bio that I wrote in college and keep on file, gradually being updated as the years go on. Dale Trumbore's post "5 Things to Take […]
Ask the King’s Singers Anything
The King’s Singers A class act with a delightfully British wit David Hurley, Countertenor Timothy Wayne-Wright, Countertenor Julian Gregory, Tenor Christopher Bruerton, Baritone Christopher Gabbitas, Baritone Jonathan Howard, Bass You've heard them, you have their albums, you respect them, and now you can Ask the King's Singers Anything! Please […]
Choir Babies
I'd like to share a personal anecdote, and ask for your responses. What do you think about the picture above? It is a picture of the Mägi Ensemble (I am pictured here, with the white scarf), walking onstage to participate in the Seattle Sings festival. It was a 3-day long festival featuring 34 area choirs, […]