The East Carolina University School of Music in Greenville, North Carolina, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Crane as Director of Choral Activities. Crane will conduct the nationally recognized ECU Chamber Singers and lead the graduate program in choral conducting. From 2005-2011, Crane held the same position at California State University, […]
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Studio time with an American producer has NZ choralists whooping for joy
By Calida Smylie AUCKLAND, NZ — Bob Power’s deep American drawl booms out from the laptop. “Okay, once more girls, once more … make it super sweet. Like, mellow.” The New York-based producer, who has worked with De La Soul, Erykah Badu and Miles Davis, is directing a bunch of New Zealand schoolchildren via internet […]
Gradmusic.org up and running
The website I founded GradMusic.org is now up and running and in full development. It currently has over 80+ programs listed for each section (Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting) and in the near future Music Education and Vocal Performance will also be featured on the site. Features include: Schools categorized by MM(Only) or MM+DMA programs. Schools […]
GRACE AND SPIRITUS CHORALE OF BROOKLYN ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Grace & Spiritus Chorale of Brooklyn is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Music Director, Jason Asbury beginning with our 35th anniversary season in 2011-2012. Asbury currently teaches on the faculty at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, and has served as artistic director of various choral ensembles and choral festivals. He is […]
O, say can you write an anthem?
By Marcia Adair LOS ANGELES — In a game of word association, Abbey Road equals the Beatles and nothing else. But the Fab Four are but one part of this illustrious studio’s history. For the first 20 years of its life, Abbey Road Studios was home to classical music recordings made by EMI. The first […]
choir chastised for singing national anthem in U.S. Capitol
By John Shryock WASHINGTON, D.C – Most Americans would agree that singing the national anthem is a symbol of patriotism, but what could possibly be the problem with singing it in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol? A Montgomery, Ala. church choir found out the hard way during a trip to the nation’s capital. The […]