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Unchoir Your Choir NEW POST—> Leggo My Ego http://www.unchoiryourchoir.blogspot.com http://www.facebook.com/unchoiryourchoir “Although choral music remains a thriving art, we’ve found that this paradigm of the “star singer” is still a stumbling block for many potential choristers. Every choral conductor has had the experience of approaching a potential recruit, only to be told, “Oh, you don’t want […]

Hi everyone! I’ve written a Halloween round that can be sung in 2,4, and even 8 parts. The purpose is to work on articulation, mainly “tr” “dr” sounds. “Tr” and “Chr” should not sound the same. “Dr” and “jur” should not sound the same. You can view the sheet music and hear a recording. If […]

“I know that you are my savior, who came down So We Could Live.” This brand new piece published by Kokopelli Press Music Publishing is a heartfelt song of praise and worship. The tender lyrics are set wonderfully to a floating melody that captures you as you listen. Solo sections where you can feature your […]

In Alexander Pope’s exquisite 1714 poem, The Rape of the Lock, we have a simple story of a young baron cutting off a lock of hair from a young lady without her permission. Based on an actual incident, and told with legendary “mock-heroic” grandeur, this poem was written in response to the rage and anger […]

Just thought I’d share this wonderful new Christmas work by Chris Williams. I’m conducting it with one of my choirs and it’s going down really well. It cleverly mixes old Latin text of the Christmas hymn , Stabat Mater Speciosa (not the better known Dolorosa), with new arrangements of well known carols. It’s scored for […]

Most years, Halloween falls on a school day. As we search for ways to unify our ensemble as well as opportunities to change-up the monotony of the daily rehearsal, alas, we have Halloween. Here are some tricks (and treats!) to make your Halloween rehearsal memorable! Click here to read the article