News and Notices

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 […]

By Cathalena E. Burch PHOENIX — There’s new leadership for the five-year-old Catalinas Community Chorus. Veteran choral director William C. Bellah has been named interim artistic director, replacing founding artistic director Cyndee Chaffee, who resigned in March. Bellah will serve one year while the chorus’s board of directors continues a search for a permanent replacement, […]

On May 25, 2011 the University of British Columbia honoured Diane Loomer with a Doctor of Letters honoris causa in recognition of her lifelong dedication to choral music. Diane Loomer, C.M. is a recipient of the Order of Canada, the director and founder of Chor Leoni Men’s Choir, co-founder and conductor emerita of Elektra Women’s […]