By Jodie Sinnema EDMONTON, AB – Donna Bradley used to have an authoritative teacher’s voice. Now, eight years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, her voice is so quiet that when she phoned her ex-husband after five years, he didn’t recognize her. “I guess it’s just losing a little bit of yourself,” said Bradley, as […]
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School choir surprises parents of fallen Ind. soldier
WAKARUSA, Ind. — The parents of a northern Indiana soldier killed in Afghanistan got an emotional, surprise honor of their son’s sacrifice when a school choir ended a performance with a song dedicated to his memory. As Tuesday night’s spring concert at NorthWood High School ended, a uniformed Marine presented a plaque with the song’s […]
Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director of Elektra Women’s Choir, Wins Women of Distinction Award
Morna Edmundson, one of Canada’s best-known choral conductors with a strong reputation for excellence, has received a 2011 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the arts, culture and design category in recognition of her work with Elektra Women’s Choir. Passionate since childhood about choral singing, Morna obtained degrees and diplomas in vocal music in […]
Eastern Kentucky appoints Richard Waters as new DCA
Eastern Kentucky University has appointed Dr. Richard Waters director of choral activities. Waters, associate professor of music, will direct the University’s three choral ensembles and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and choral literature. He received a bachelor’s degree in music education from James Madison University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from the […]
Choir gets reprieve from tornado stress
By Bernie Delinski MUSCLE SHOALS – Standing alongside a piano inside FAME Recording Studios, Hackleburg High School choir director Judy Miller reached over and pressed a key. With that, her students, who had formed a semicircle Thursday facing a pair of microphones, made sure their voices were in harmony. Miller then signaled to them and […]
Choir members surprise director with essays of thanks
By Zaimarie De Guzman STUART, FL — Most seniors at Martin County High School are tired of writing final projects and college applications, but a small group of them last week happily volunteered to write an essay addressed to one of their teachers — Ronald Corbin. For 31 years, Corbin, 62, has directed the school’s […]