News and Notices

Most of the selections in the first hour were chosen by listeners in honor of their mothers both living and departed. I selected the Beethoven Mass in C as a fitting and radiant tribute to mothers everywhere. Happy Mothers Day! The show airs each Sunday at 8 a.m. eastern on 89.7 FM in central North […]

By Melinda Johnson   SYRAC– USE — Stephanie Mowery says the Syracuse Children’s Chorus enjoys a bigger reputation in the world of children’s choral music than in its hometown. Mowery should know. Based on the chorus’ stature as a trendsetter in choral music education, Mowery left her post as director of children’s and youth music at All Saints […]

SEATON, UK — Seaton Choral Society is delighted to welcome its new musical director, Dr Peter Milmer, who will conduct its forthcoming concert on Saturday, May 19 and who has already proved to be a splendidly inspiring and encouraging force on the rostrum. Peter is a GP, working in East Devon and West Dorset, and […]

By Patience Bambalele   SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA — Legendary composer, arranger, conductor and teacher Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo is due to be honoured for his immense contribution to choral music.  Khumalo, who turns 80 on June 20, is regarded as a genius in choral music circles. He is also a professor emeritus of African languages.  The professor […]

By Michelle Lemmon   COLUMBUS, OH — Past and present members of the Columbus Children’s Choir are determined not to let their founding director take her leave without receiving well-deserved attention. In the 25 years since Sandra Mathias started the group as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra children’s choir, many former members have achieved professional careers as […]

By Celindia Hawkins   MIDLAND, TX — The choir director of the Robert E. Lee High School has been named as the winner of the Marcia McEntyre Zoffuto Hero Award, which honors outstanding music educators.   Paula Edwards, choir director at Lee High in Midland since 1989, is the 2012 recipient of the award. “It was […]