News and Notices

I am feeling medieval this Sunday. And I have included some of my favorite performers for you to sample.   Suggestions are always welcome. Your input is always appreciated.   Don’t forget that I have programmed a nice mix of choral and instrumental music on Peaceful Reflections (10-midnight) to bring your weekend to a gentle […]

JAMIE HILLMAN AWARDED THE 2012 LESLIE BELL PRIZE FOR CHORAL CONDUCTING   Toronto, December 3, 2012 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and Choirs Ontario today announced Jamie Hillman as this year’s recipient of the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting. The Leslie Bell Prize will be presented to Mr. Hillman at the Chatham Kent Children’s Chorus Christmas concert on Sunday,December 16, at 6 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran […]

Schubert’s Mass in G 5 Rehearsals + 1 Concert (and a great cause) = An Awesome Choral Experience Nothing says “make-the-winter-months-better” than choral singing.  Here’s a great opportunity to get your tabernacle on with like-minded choristers to perform Schubert’s Mass in G in just 5 rehearsals.  We are seeking singers in all voice parts to […]

BREAKFAST TIME WELCOME TO Dallas, Texas Saturday, March 16, 2013 The ACDA National Convention is meeting from March 13-16, 2013 in Dallas, Texas.  Our annual breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, the usual time of 7 am.  Dr, Paul Rardin, the newly appointed Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Mitos Andaya, Associate  Director of Choral […]

Dear friends,   A memorial page for Diane Loomer, C.M. has been established on ilasting.com. The page features photos, videos, and memories.   We invite you to sign the guest book, light a virtual candle, and share your memories of Diane at  http://www.ilasting.com/dianeloomer.php   Please note: If you have already submitted to the condolences page […]

Gradmusic.org is a website that gathers all the contact information and websites for over 100+ schools across the country that offer either an MM or DMA in Choral or Instrumental Conducting. The website will, in the near future, expand to other fields, such as; Music Education, Vocal Performance, Musicology, Composition, and Instrumental Performance.    The […]