Hi is there any choir in London (Ontario, Canada) or South Western Ontario who would like to host Tokuula, a German Church Youth Choir on the 6. or. 7. of August 2011? They do have a mixed program with pop music, sacred music, folk songs etc. Program available on request.
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Non-profit plans more “Sing for Life” choral groups
By Madeleine Brindley CARDIFF, UK — Welsh cancer charity Tenovus is planning to create a further 15 Sing for Life choirs throughout Wales. The first choir was set up in January 2010 as a research project to measure the health and psycho-social benefits of singing for cancer patients and their families. The charity now hopes […]
A Legacy of Excellence: Luther McCollum, 1936-2011
ORANGE, TX — Earnest Monroe McCollum former Choral Director at Lutcher Stark High School passed away after a short illness April 19, 2011. Residing in Huntsville, Texas, he was fortunate to have an idea of his remaining time with us, and arranged his “own living memorial service”, by filling the last six weeks of his […]
Join the Global Sing for Peace with KarlJenkins and René Clausen
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a special concert will bepresented in commemoration and remembrance featuring the music of Karl Jenkinsand René Clausen. The performance by Distinguished Concerts International, New York at LincolnCenter will feature thecomposers themselves leading their special works of remembrance, advocating thehealing power of music. In coordination with this important […]
Katie Lewis Joins ACDA National Staff
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased announce that Katie Lewis has joined the staff in the National Office as the new National Sales Manager. In this role Katie is responsible for advertising sales and image marketing through the Choral Journal, the ACDA website, ChoralNet, and other venues. Katie Lewis brings her marketing acumen […]
Devizes teacher wins choral prize
By Lewis Cohen WILTSHIRE, UK — Devizes teacher and musician Chris Totney is celebrating after winning a national competition to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Mr Totney, assistant director of music at Dauntsey’s School in West Lavington, recently took over St John’s choir in Devizes. His composition The Mystery of Christ, […]