By Brandee A. Thomas GAINESVILLE, GA — After spending the last 47 years as a director of music at First United Methodist churches across the South, Sam Marley knows that you can’t please all of the people all of the time. And he doesn’t try. “My challenge to them is to bring the best we […]
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Conductors and accompanists contribute to the longevity of Sonatrice Singers
By Clarice Gilchrist CARMAN, MB — Sonatrice Singers have enjoyed 40 years of meeting each Monday during the months from September to May. Certainly the music – singing, practising, and performing under excellent leadership – is the reason to meet each week. However, the social bonding is the second major influence for the group’s success […]
Honors for Elizabeth MacIsaac
By Amy Smart VICTORIA, BC — Elizabeth MacIsaac, founder of women’s medieval vocal group Ensemble Laude, will receive the Herbert Drost Award on Sunday. The B.C. Choral Federation gives the award for distinguished service and support of choral music throughout the province. MacIsaac will receive the award at the choir’s spring concert at 3 p.m. […]
The Crossing: Donald Nally appointed Northwestern University’s Director of Choral Organizations
The Crossing congratulates Donald Nally on his appointment as Director of Choral Organizations at Northwestern University. Donald will continue in his role as conductor and programmer at The Crossing, planning and performing our concerts and world premieres such as those with ICE, David Lang, Eriks Esenvalds, Gabriel Jackson, Tempesta di Mare, Gavin Bryars, John Luther […]
The choirboys
By Greg di Cresce WINNEPEG — Several young boys do their best to stand still before a Sunday congregation at the Crescent Fort Rouge United Church. Then they open their mouths. Out comes a bell-like sound, silvery and steely and shiny. The Winnipeg Boys’ Choir is singing Rainbow Connection and the audience is enthralled. “It […]
Dubuque Chorale celebrates 40 years of music-making
By Becca Habegger DUBUQUE, IA — The Dubuque Chorale has a longstanding tradition in the tri-state area, and it held its 40th anniversary concert Sunday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Members, however, say they’re making more than just music. Joyce Johnson has been a member since late 1981 and said Dubuque Chorale has been a consistent part […]