Young international vocal talents compete at the 6th International A CAPPELLA Contest Leipzig 2012 The groups admitted to the 6th International A CAPPELLA Contest Leipzig 2012 are chosen. Out of several talented groups, eight could convince the jurors and were admitted to participate in the contest, which is staged within the esteemed meeting of […]
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New choral collective looks to change perceptions
By Evan Wallis CINCINNATI — Last Tuesday, the upstairs of Below Zero Lounge hosted the first performance by the newly formed Young Professional’s Choral Collective (YPCC). KellAnn Nelson and her husband Christopher Eanes formed the YPCC after talking to friends about their love of choral music, but lack of interest in attending concerts. “There’s a […]
Florida Voices enjoy new director
SARASOTA — David Verdoni is picking up the tempo. He became a new father on Feb. 7. Less than a week later, he returned to two jobs and seven choral groups, one of which is Florida Voices. Verdoni, 26, is the conductor. Unlike other choral groups, Florida Voices is singer-led. The singers choose the conductor. Most groups […]
Milwaukee Choral Director Wins National Recognition
By Tony Tagliavia MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee High School of the Arts Choral Director Raymond Roberts now stands in elite company. The 21-year MHSA veteran has been named one of 11 outstanding “Choral Directors of Note” by Choral Director magazine. Winners from around the country were selected based on the recommendations and nominations of students, fellow […]
Teaching Music is a Family Affair
By Chelsea Kellner RALEIGH, NC — Meredith Clayton is 29 years old, but she still sometimes goes to work with her mom. And her mother-in-law. All three are high school choral instructors in Wake County public schools. And all three are leading their choirs to the exclusive, invitation-only Presidents Day Festival Chorus at the Kennedy […]
FL Choral Director Named Teacher of the Year
By Joe Callahan OCALA, FL — Known for her enthusiastic love of music and choral programs, Howard Middle School music teacher and choir director Melissa Bumbach was named Marion County’s 2012 Teacher of the Year on Friday. “I am so honored. I am so honored to be part of this group,” said Bumbach, a four-year veteran […]