COVENTRY, UK — A NEW piece of music to mark the 50th anniversary of Coventry Cathedral will get its world premiere on Saturday, June 23. James MacMillan’s Gloria will be premiered at a special concert which will also feature War in Heaven written by Neil Cox for the cathedral’s silver jubilee and Britten’s St Nicolas Cantata. […]
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A long finish for a choral director, a new look for Washington’s choruses
By Anne Midgette WASHINGTON, DC — In April, Norman Scribner said goodbye to Washington. On Wednesday, Washington is going to say goodbye to him. Scribner, 76, has for the last two years been taking a long farewell from the Choral Arts Society, the group he founded 47 years ago and from which he is retiring at the […]
Founding Artistic Director returns to Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester
After a nine-year hiatus, Rick Kvam is returning to the Rochester music scene as artistic director of two organizations he helped create. Kvam has been appointed by Choral Arts Ensemble and Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota to succeed Michael Culloton, effective July 1. Culloton recently announced that he has accepted a position at Concordia College […]
Choral Music and Marines
On Friday, June 1, the Windward Choral Society sang at the base chapel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Guest artists included members of the Marine Forces Pacific Band and the newly formed Windward Children’s Chorus. See this article written for the Hawaii Marine base paper: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/89674/windward-choral-society-concert-held-marine-corps-base-hawaii#.T9Y4xY7rHcE
High school choral director to lead new Cleveland Pops Chorus
By Brian Wroten AVON LAKE, OH — The Cleveland Pops Orchestra will have a new partner: the Cleveland Pops Chorus, led by Avon Lake High School’s own Bill Zurkey. Zurkey, who has directed the high school’s choral activities for 25 years, will lead the newly formed chorus later this year. The chorus came about through […]
Choir helps singers find voice
IPSWICH, AUS – BEING able to speak is the only requirement for joining Ipswich’s daytime community choir. The IDA (Ipswich Definitely Abled) Singers welcome all comers with different kinds of ability and disability. Formed in March 2011 by singing teacher and keyboard player Michelle Jaques, the choir attracts members who can rehearse during the day. “IDA happily welcomes […]