Planning for fall programs Contributing Editor: Jonathan Campbell “Hymn of Ancient Lands”Joe TwistSATB, unaccompaniedDifficulty: Twist’s “Hymn of Ancient Lands” is a macaronic setting of a 7th-century hymn sung in Old English, Latin, and modern English. Scored for soprano solo and divisi chorus, “Hymn of Ancient Lands” is a rich and satisfying musical journey. The Old […]
News and Notices
Peter & Lois Fyfe Choral Composition Prize 2023
The Sewanee Church Music Conference announces the 2023 Peter & Lois Fyfe Choral Composition Prize. The conference seeks unpublished anthems for mixed chorus (SATB) with organ or unaccompanied. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners are $2000, $1000 & $750 respectively. Deadline for submissions is February 15, 2023. Winners announced March 1, 2023. […]
Bucks County Choral Society announces auditions
The Bucks County Choral Society, Thomas Lloyd, Artistic Director, is holding auditions for experienced new singers in all voice categories for our upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. For details about the audition process and membership expectations and to sign up for a time, go to https://www.buckschoral.org/audition-for-the-choir The homepage of the website also has complete information about […]
Chanukah Choir Song Available –SATB/piano and TTB/piano -with Recorded Rehearsal Parts
“There’s Something About Those Candles” reflects upon the universal journey of all who are fighting for freedom, and the power of each candle to defy the dark, ignite a holy spark, and create awareness that “there’s a world that needs repair”. For SATB: https://bit.ly/Theres_Something_About_Those_Candles_SATB For TTB: https://bit.ly/Theres_Something_About_Those_Candles_vocal Search YouTube for various performances. For sheet music, […]
Renowned Choral Conductor Gerald R. Mack has died
Renowned Choral Conductor Gerald R. Mack has died * Director of Choral Activities—Hartt School of the University of Hartford * Founder—Greater Hartford Youth Chorale * Music Director—Worcester (MA) Chorus * Founder—Great Waters Music Festival (Wolfeboro NH) * Executive Director—Nantucket Community Music Festival * Founder—Fort Dix Soldiers Chorus * Founder—Gentleman Songsters Full obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/dr-gerald-mack-obituary?id=36174248&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta&fbclid=IwAR0qpQdKOkgHzBhF1E8fGjTI1IW2Rm4UDHXku4SumRtJVuIC31UfSa12utY Condolences […]
Audition for the Seattle Bach Choir
The Seattle Bach Choir and Artistic Director Daniel Mahraun announce auditions for all parts for our 2022-2023 season! Beginning September 6, rehearsals take place Tuesdays, 7:15-9:30pm, at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in northeast Seattle. To find more information about our stress-free auditions and to make an appointment, go to https://seattlebachchoir.org/audition/. Our 2022-2023 season will include […]