The ChoralNet CCMC Composer of the Month for February 2012 is Michael McGlynn. Read the full article here: https://choralnet.org/view/307227 This month’s installment is a dialogue with the composer, complete with videos of some of his most popular works. Come share in this unique and in-depth look at one of the leading composers of our […]
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Holocaust Immersion Weekend Helps Choir Understand
LINCOLN, NE — In his 37 years as choral director at Nebraska Wesleyan University, William Wyman has experienced countless special opportunities. But one recent experience has topped Wyman’s list. “By far this was the most profound 24 hours spent with the choir,” he said. Last month, the University Choir traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for an […]
A Day in the Life of a Choral Music Ed Student
By Pat Sutphin CARBONDALE, IL — At 7:30 a.m., the music begins. For Monica Bertrand, a senior from St. Charles studying music education, the last note does not hit until well after the sun sets. Bertrand begins each day by assisting Carlyn Zimmermann, choir director of Carbondale Community High School. Bertrand said she is not […]
Composer David Avshalomov launches his new Website!
I am happy to announce the launch of my new composer website at www.davidavshalomov.com We have completely redesigned it to make it easier for conductors and singers to become familiar with my extensive catalog of choral works and songs, as well as works in other genres. Everything you need to sample and evaluate my music […]
PANAYIOTIS KOKORAS’ SONIC VERTIGO WINS SIMON CARRINGTON CHAMBER SINGERS CHORAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Simon Carrington Chamber Singers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Waldron SCCS Executive Director Office: 816-822-1516 PANAYIOTIS KOKORAS’ SONIC VERTIGO WINS SIMON CARRINGTON CHAMBER SINGERS CHORAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION February 10, 2012 KANSAS CITY, MO – The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers have selected Greek composer Panayiotis Kokoras’ Sonic Vertigo as the winning piece […]
NZ Native Joins The King’s Singers
By Geoff Shearer BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — The Kiwi high school teacher moved to England in 2010 to “get serious” about his singing career. Now he’s pinching himself as he finds he’s in the group’s royal court and about to embark on his first tour with them. “I always wanted to be a professional singer, and I […]