News and Notices

For the first time ever the choir of Christ Church Summit New Jersey will sing for the month of July, under the direction of our new Minister of Music Mark A. Miller.  Worship service starts at 10:00 AM and the choir will rehearse at 9:15 AM beginning June 26 and until July 31.  All are […]

ISTANBUL — One choir in Bosnia defies the very notions of hatred, racism and discrimination, being the voice of three nations whose sons and daughters were shooting at each other just 18 years ago. The terror of the Bosnian war is still alive on the streets of Bosnia and Herzegovina, filled with poignant images of […]

By Lawrence A. Johnson   The performance of Bach’s epic St. Matthew Passion last month was the first local fruit of Soli Deo Gloria, the Glen Ellyn-based organization founded by conductor John Nelson to commission and promote sacred music.   Soli Deo Gloria is following up with an event more concise yet equally noteworthy with […]

By Kevin Parks CLINTONVILLE, OH — Earlier this year, Terry Swanger was elected public relations chairwoman for the Clintonville Community Choir. “And had no clue how to write a press release,” Swanger admitted, “no clue who to send it to or how to get our name out.” Swanger’s daughter-in-law suggested contacting the marketing department at […]

Planning on attending the Missouri Choral Directors Association Conference in Jefferson City? Then please take advantage of the early registration benefits, which close on Monday, June 20th. Visit www.moacda.org for more information in regard to headliners, honor choirs and sessions.

By Janelle Gelfand Lawrence Brownlee is hailed as a bright star in the world of bel canto opera – the kind of singer who can navigate the florid, high-flying arias that often stop the show. He’s been seen on TV with the New York Philharmonic in “Live from Lincoln Center.” His opera performances, such as […]