By Christina Killion Valdez ROCHESTER, MN — René Clausen, a well-known composer and director of choral activities at Concordia College, recently found himself taking his own advice regarding Michael Culloton. Clausen, who served as Culloton’s primary mentor and teacher at Concordia, recommended Culloton for the position of artistic director for Choral Arts Ensemble and Honors Choirs of […]
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With One Voice choir creates a harmony across society
By Carleen Frost SYDNEY, AUS — It's the community choir that stands CEOs shoulder to shoulder with refugees and stay-at-home mums. After becoming hugely popular in Victoria, the With One Voice program is coming to Sydney. Run by the non-for-profit group Creativity Australia, the choir program aims to foster relationships between people from all walks of […]
Wheaton College announces the appointment of Dr. John William Trotter
The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music announces the appointment of Dr. John William Trotter as the new conductor of the Wheaton College Concert Choir. Since 2009, Dr. Trotter has served as Associate Conductor of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, an ensemble he has conducted in more than 25 performances throughout Canada, Taiwan, and Japan. As part of […]
Sacred harp singing — a musical resurrection
By Jim McGaw PROVIDENCE, RI — For Tom Padwa, a modern bumper sticker sums up his passion for a historic style of choral music that has its roots in 18th century New England: “People may say I can’t sing, but nobody will say I didn’t sing.” The Warren man is one of a handful of […]
1961 Singer Part of a Big Anniversary
ELMHURST, IL — With its April 22 concert, “Spiritual Romantics”, Elmhurst Choral Union celebrates 60 years of singing. Featured music includes someone who has never appeared in their concerts–Romantic-era composer Anton Bruckner. The April 22 concert includes someone else who first appeared at an Elmhurst Choral Union concert in 1961, soprano Kay Benzin of Elmhurst. “Kay […]
Choral director is Springfield’s public school teacher of the year
SPRINGFIELD, MO -Central High School vocal music teacher Alberta Smith is the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. Her professional accomplishments, commitment to students and passion for teaching are among the traits that distinguished her from the 42 nominees. Alberta takes great pride in her career at Springfield Public Schools where she has been employed since […]