In late 2009 I announced the ‘arrival’ of my then latest composition (‘The Life of a Woman’) – a cantata for Solo Soprano, Solo Cello, SATB Chorus and Strings. I also offered the piece to members of Choralnet. Two members took me up on the offer and one of them (Wagner Politschuck from Brazil) wanted […]
News and Notices
Hans-Christoph Rademann to succeed Helmuth Rilling
Press Release 16 January 2012 International Bach Academy, Stuttgart Hans-Christoph Rademann will become the successor to Helmuth Rilling. His contract as leader of the Bachakademie was completed on 15 January 2012. Mr. Rademann will take over leadership of the academy on 1 June 2013, closely following the 80th birthcay of Helmuth Rilling. (trans: RAR) […]
Edna Bailey celebrates 50 years of directing one choir
UNION, NJ — On Jan. 22, Edna Bailey will celebrate her 50th anniversary as the Director of Music at Townley Presbyterian Church. This Sunday, the congregation welcomes former choir members, and other guests, to celebrate and honor Edna Bailey for five decades of music ministry at the church. The special service will feature mostly music, led […]
NJ church musician Darryl Roland to receive UK honor
By Sharon Sheridan MORRISTOWN, NJ — On Monday, Morristown organist Darryl Roland will become one of the first two Americans to receive a top music award from the Guild of Church Musicians in London. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will present Roland, music director at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on South Street, with an honorary fellowship diploma during an Evensong at […]
Composer Community Open House
Conductors, You are invited to a ChoralNet Community virtual open house. The Composers of Choral Music Community(CCMC) requests your presence. We would like you to share in our discussions about the process of creating and performing new music. Over 260 living composers are members. It is my goal as editor of the community to […]
Playlist for Great Sacred Music for Sunday, January 15, 2012
Great Sacred Music airs every Sunday at 8 a.m. eastern and features 3 hours of sacred choral and organ music. 89.7 fm in central North Carolina and online at http://theclassicalstation.org Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music Host ============================================================================== 08:00:20 Felix Mendelssohn: O beata et benedicta Chamber Choir of Europe, Nicol Matt 08:04:35 Olivier Messiaen: Adoro […]