By Terry Rindfleisch LA CROSSE, WI — Dan Risgaard always considered himself a teacher first, and a music teacher second. Risgaard, who directed some of the best show choirs in the state at La Crosse Logan High School, said he tried to give students more than a musical experience and show choir championships. “I believe […]
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Passion for choir bridges the age gap
HALIFAX, NS — Peter Dalby and his grand-daughter Belinda are in perfect harmony despite a 52-year age gap. A keen singer and member of three choirs, Peter has been associated with Overgate Hospice Choir for almost 20 years. Now his grand-daughter Belinda, aged 19, has become the choir’s newest recruit – and its youngest member […]
Ist. International Chorus Festival. Cuernavaca, México 2011
The Culture Institute of Morelos summons to children and mixed chorus groups, both national and foreign to take part in thefl Ist. International Chorus Festival “Con flor y canto” (“With flowers and songs”), event which shall take place in the city of Cuernavaca, Morelos, México, from October 30th through November 5th of 2011. Our festival […]
Eastern Division Honor Choirs Deadline extended
The Deadline for Eastern Division Honor Choir applications has been extended to midnight, Monday, June 20. For more information, visit www.acdaeast.org
Christ Church Summit New Jersey Choir
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 […]
Bosnian choir takes on war and hostility with Muslim hymns
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 […]