By: Maggie Newland WEST ST. PAUL, MN — Students at Henry Sibley High School are fighting to keep their Choir Director. Budget cuts are forcing staffing cuts in the West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights -Eagan School District. Aaron Kapaun is a favorite among Sibley Students, but he may not be at the high school next year. […]
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Deal boosts Only Boys Aloud
by Rhodri Evans CARDIFF BAY, WALES, UK — Principality Building Society has announced a three-year deal to secure the future of Valleys singing sensations Only Boys Aloud. The sponsorship deal will help to develop the 200-strong choir throughout the Valleys and establish the Principality Only Boys Aloud Academi to intensively train and develop […]
The Crossing wins second ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
The Crossing wins second ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming Chorus America announced today that The Crossing, Philadelphia’s acclaimed professional choir specializing in new music, has won its second ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. The prize, which comes with a cash award, is presented annually to an ensemble demonstrating a commitment to fostering and promoting […]
Recording by The New York Virtuoso Singers Featured on WQXR Radio’s The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle on May 15
May 12, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: Jeffrey James Arts Consulting 516-586-3433 or Recording by The New YorkVirtuoso Singers Featured on WQXR Radio’s The Choral Mix with Kent Tritle on May 15 The New York Virtuoso Singers recording of Thea Musgrave’s Black Tambourine will be featured on WQXR 105.9 FM radio’s The […]
Chorus America announces award winners
2011 Chorus America Award Winners: Chorus America Distinguished Service Award Dr. André J. Thomas, professor of choral music education and director of choral activities at The Florida State University in Tallahassee; artistic director, Tallahassee Community Chorus Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming The Crossing Donald Nally, conductor International Orange Chorale of San Francisco Zane Fiala, artistic […]
Louisville Bach Society’s Dickinsons to retire
By Elizabeth Kramer When the Louisville Bach Society concludes today’s performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor, it will also mark the end of this 47-year-old community choir founded by Melvin and Margaret Dickinson during the first few years of their marriage. The society spans their personal and professional lives here. The Dickinsons […]