Camelot: The Shining City The Albion Choir (VERY appropriately named, no?) were magnificent in singing some of the song arrangements for the show. They’re a fairly new choir based (handily) in Sheffield, a small but mighty bunch of ridiculously talented, close-harmony voices. Here’s a sneak peek at their skills in action: Camelot: The Shining City […]
News and Notices
ALBION – Singing and Supping
The long-established link between music-making and liquid refreshment is strengthened by the partnership between two local organisations that specialise in doing things differently. When the singers of Albion got together with the beer-makers of the Abbeydale Brewery, something interesting was always likely to result.And the fruits of it are set to be celebrated in a […]
NCCO Portland Advertising and Sponsoring
Dear Colleagues, The National Collegiate Choral Organization is pleased to announce advertising and sponsorship opportunities for the Sixth NCCO Conference to be held at Portland State University in Portland, OR from November 12-14, 2015. The printed program book for the conference will include advertisements from nationally recognized companies and collegiate choral programs. This […]
Kyle Pederson Wins 2014-2015 Lutheran Youth Choir International Choral Composition Contest
The Lutheran Youth Choir International is pleased to announce the winner of its 2014-2015 International Choral Composition Contest. Sixteen entries from three countries were received. This year’s winning entry is “Christ Be Born In Us” by Kyle Pederson of Eagan, Minnesota. Mr. Pederson serves on the music staff of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, […]
Hendrix College Candlelight Carol Competition
The Hendrix College Choir welcomes submissions for its inaugural Candlelight Carol Competition. Compositions must be submitted electronically by August 1 for consideration. The winning composition will be selected by Dr. Andrew Morgan and Dr. Karen Griebling (both of Hendrix College), Dr. Stephen Caldwell (University of Arkansas), and Dr. Matthew Mehaffey (University of Minnesota). Upon selection, the […]
Dr. Stephen Caracciolo Named Artistic Director of Lancaster (OH) Chorale
Date: July 9, 2015 by Ivan C. Smith Location: Ohio, USA Choir Type: Professional Choir Nationally recognized choral conductor, composer/arranger and choral music educator Stephen Caracciolo has been appointed artistic director of the Lancaster (OH) Chorale. Dr. Caracciolo is assistant professor of Music in Choral Conducting at University of Maryland Baltimore County […]