By Nonie Wainwright RENO — The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music announces the addition of Paul Torkelson, an esteemed choral conductor and educator, to the University faculty this fall. Torkelson will serve as the director of choral activities, conduct the symphonic choir and chamber chorale, and teach choral methods and conducting. Torkelson, who […]
News and Notices
National Endowment fot the Arts Launches New Task Force
THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES A NEW FEDERAL INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO PROMOTE RESEARCH ON THE ARTS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Education Department are among 13 federal agencies and departments seeking to advance research on the arts and well-being across the lifespan The National […]
Church Creates First Virtual Christmas Choir
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Going to church to rehearse Christmas Carols or the latest Christmas tunes has become a routine part of the Christmas season. Those unable to physically make it to rehearsal usually miss out, but this year a New Jersey-based church is making it possible for anyone with a computer to be part of […]
Play List for Great Sacred Music, Sunday, December 4, 2011
Here's the play list for Great Sacred Music for Sunday, December 4, 2011. One of the reasons I post this play list is so that you can share it with your choral conducting students. I hope it is helpful. Feedback and suggestions always appreciated. Email is "" The show airs Sunday mornings from 8-11 eastern […]
Peninsula Women’s Chorus Mentorship Program
Now in its third year, the PWC mentorship program continues to offer this exciting opportunity to qualified young women currently enrolled in high school. These talented students will join us along with San Francisco choral groups, Volti and Musae, and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Chorus at the New Music for Treble Voices Festival in […]
World Choir Games Tickets
November 29, 2011 Dear 2012 World Choir Games Supporter: Today we are sharing publicly another exciting announcement on the progress of 2012 World Choir Games planning and we want to share it with you first. We are excited to announce that tickets for the 2012 World Choir Games will go on sale March 1, 2012. On that day, tickets for […]