News and Notices

The 50-voice California Redwood Chorale, conducted by Gage Purdy, is welcoming additional tenors, baritones and basses for our January – April semester. We offer the perfect opportunity for you to hear the Chorale in person on November 23 and 24 at 3pm in Santa Rosa, Ca. Come to the Church of the Incarnation on Mendocino […]

In reflecting on these uncertain times, one can’t help but consider the role of music and art in nurturing a sense of unity and hope. Many educators, artists, and institutions will face intense challenges as cultural budgets are slashed and resources become harder to secure. For the past few days, these questions have lingered in […]

Although this piece is not new (and the original text is a century old), it felt timely now. So I posted a new video for it. I hope it provides you some sense of community and calm. A Little More Peace video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb0RX4WYIs0

Applications are open for Berkshire Choral International’s two free educational programs for undergraduate and graduate level music students. BCI’s Frank Nemhauser Apprentice Program is a free program designed for career-track singers and choral conductors enrolled in undergraduate or advanced degree programs. Apprentice opportunities in Summer 2025 include Amherst MA (Rob Istad conducting Haydn, Brahms, Runestad); […]

  “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations”  – Choir & Organ   New York, NY (For Release 10.21.24) — New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, kickstarts the holiday season with THIS LOVE […]

Students, senior citizens, and (U.S. public) middle school choir directors all love this middle school music grant!   If you’ve participated before, please share the love!   If you haven’t, you are invited to check it out and apply!   http://www.prmfoundation.org/music-grant https://www.facebook.com/Peter-R-Marsh-Foundation-362230414233749/