Explore the songs of Carol Barnett & Christine Donkin! The air takes on color and form with fluttering wings and dappling leaves in Barnett’s “The King of Yellow Butterflies” and Donkin’s “Autumn Colours in the Canal“. Hallowed ground and holy words resonate in Donkin’s “In Flanders Fields” and Barnett’s “Adonai, Adonai” (both accessible for many […]
News and Notices
Cantaremos!
We’ve been celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually observed from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. Graphite is blessed with several composers from Mexico and many songs that explore the rich culture, traditions, and gifts to the world from folks of Hispanic origin. Welcome to one of Graphite’s […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 41 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker revisits one of Robert Shaw’s most enduring rehearsal techniques, Count Singing. Learn how this disciplined approach to rhythm, phrasing, and ensemble unity transforms both precision and expression, helping singers internalize metrical integrity before […]
For Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I once again post this unique piece written for a special concert in 2008 called First Voices. I would love for it to be perform again. Thank you for listening. https://www.jwpepper.com/sundancer-11581980-2181554/p
We are looking for late early birds!
The deadline for the 19th Concorso Corale Internazionale International Choir Festival & Competition has been extended until October 20! May this memory of the Choir Parade from 2014 motivate you to attend! Submit your application before the second chance runs out 😉 Konrad Adenauer Str. 36 35415 Pohlheim / Germany phone: +49 6403 9784225 […]
Services of Advent Lessons & Carols
Nov. 28 & 29, 4:30 PM Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans Embrace the spirit of the season with candlelit services of Advent Lessons and Carols—uplifting readings, prayers, and carols sung by Gloriæ Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration—a cherished tradition for over thirty years. Doors will open one hour before the service; no […]