News and Notices

MOLINE, IA — The new director of the Moline Boys Choir understands the group’s long and storied tradition in Moline; he was, in fact, a part of it. Karl Bodenbender, 39, of Rock Island, sang with the choir in the 1980s; his brothers Kurt and Andy were members, too, as was their dad, Arthur.  Bodenbender said […]

This week’s show features a surfeit of English composers as we celebrate the Olympics.   Please share our play lists with your students and associates. I am always happy to receive CDs of your choirs and will program sacred selections from them in the months and years ahead. You make a special contribution to this […]

The Ann Arbor Civic Chorus recently returned from a tour of Salzburg and their sister city, Tuebingen, Germany.  Follow this link to see their performances under the direction of Linda Jones, accompanied by Jonathan King.  Tour arrangements by MCI.   http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7AD4E04A27FABE31      

By Ionne Burese   FIJI — In an exciting inititiative to provide workers with opportunities to support and develop natural talent, InterContinental Fiji has launched its accomplished hotel choir, bringing the gift of song to guests and colleagues alike.  Initially assembled to entertain colleagues at monthly workers' meetings, the choir's "raving success" quickly prompted their […]

NEW YORK —  The Trustees of the New York Choral Society announced today that they have appointed David Hayes to serve as Music Director beginning with the 2012-2013 Season. David Hayes is currently the Music Director of The Philadelphia Singers, a professional vocal ensemble, and the related Philadelphia Singers Chorale, a chorus of professionals and […]

HULL, UK — For years, they bravely and dutifully served the Queen in countries ranging from Aden to Afghanistan.  Now, they could be about to sing for Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace. The recently-formed Yorkshire Warriors – a choir comprising former soldiers – is fast turning heads.  And word of their success has reached the […]