News and Notices

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

MONROE, NY — When Michigan native Janiece Kohler joined the Orange County Classic Choral Society more than 25 years ago, it was strictly to find a place to sing. “They were regarded as the choral ensemble in the area,” Monreo resident Kohler recalled, “and I was hoping to also do some solo work with the group.” […]

U.S. replaces Latvia The current world ranking list for choirs is online. The top 1000 of the choral world is now headed by the “University of Louisville Cardinal Singers” (Kent Hatteberg) from the USA and thus supersedes the longtime leader “Kamer” (Maris Sirmais) from Latvia. He is followed by the “Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir” […]

Resolution of the U.S. Senate German Organization exited about support by U.S. senators, Rob Portman (Republicans) und Sherrod Brown (Democrats).  The resolution states the global importance of the World Choir Games for the U.S. city of Cincinnati. From July 4-14, 2012 Cincinnati will be the first U.S. city to host the World Choir Games, INTERKULTUR’s […]