Forty-five members of Indianapolis Children’s Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday, the local not-for-profit announced Thursday. The choir members will be conducted by ICC founder Henry Leck and Assistant Artistic Director Joshua Pedde.
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Grant Gershon Appointed Resident Conductor of LA Opera
LOS ANGELES — Plácido Domingo, LA Opera’s Eli and Edythe Broad General Director, announced today that Grant Gershon, who has served as Associate Conductor / Chorus Master since 2007, will become Resident Conductor on July 1, 2012, effective through the end of the 2013/14 season. “Grant has become a critical member of our artistic team, and I […]
Huddersfield Choral gives robes to African charities
WEST YORKSHIRE, UK — THEY say music travels but so, it seems, do Huddersfield Choral Society’s old dresses! The ladies of the choir celebrated the society’s 175th anniversary last season by investing in new two piece blue outfits which they wear at concerts. But what to do with the old dresses that are still in good […]
Swarthmore College Gospel Choir Provides a Spiritual Outlet
By Chi Zhang SWARTHMORE, PA — “Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see; Beauty that made this heart adore You; Hope a life spent with You.” These are the lyrics of “Here I Am to Worship,” a song written by Tim Hughes and covered by Israel and […]
Victoria’s Starlight Pops Choir rocks out
VICTORIA, BC — When Victoria choral director Sue Doman formed the Starlight Pops Choir in 2008, she never dreamed that the group, made up mostly of retirees, would be able to wrap their heads – and their voices – around the music ofElton John, Paul Simon, The Police, Queen, U2 and The Rolling Stones. “Some folks hear […]
Mary Hopper Wins ACDA National Election
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased to announce that Mary Hopper has been elected the national President-Elect Designate. Mary will have a wide range of responsibilities along the presidential track and will assume the Presidency of the Association in July, 2015. “It is an honor to be asked to serve ACDA in this way, […]