Singing is a popular pursuit in the Nordic countries and while it is often associated with alcohol consumption it can also have positive health effects – such as easing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Swedish research suggests. Singing has been found to stimulate elevated oxytocin concentration in serum, and the study hoped to shed light […]
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A new web app for managing community performing groups
Use artello.org to stay in touch with participants and prospectives, check printing, bookkeeping, budgets, ticket sales, fundraising, program booklet, tax support. Replaces the PC bookkeeping and database software you now use, and all staff can work together collaboratively from any PC, Mac, or handheld regardless of location. It’s a commercial subscription-based service.. member groups […]
New web site for freelance organist
I invite you to log on to < www.georgebayleymusic.com > to read details on my availability for interim church appointments, organ recitals, and church music workshops. George Bayley: Organist, Composer, Choral Director
Chorus America announces 2010 awards
2010 Chorus America Award Winners Announced We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2010 Chorus America Awards! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding choruses and choral leaders. We invite you to celebrate with the entire Chorus America family at the Awards Banquet & Auction on June 18th at the Conference, where we’ll present […]
A cappella opera
It’s not often that you get to hear "a concert-length a cappella opera that recounts the creation story of the ancient Zoroastrians" — while you watch the sun set over the Olympics. "Haptadâmã: The Seven Creations of Ancient Persia" by Seattle composer Eric Banks was premiered in the pavilion at Olympic Sculpture Park Friday evening, and […]
Vox Humana – NEW choral ensemble
Vox Humana, a new 24-voice chamber choir based in Nashville, Tennessee, is currently raising money for its upcoming concert and recording on June 20th. Please check out the Vox Humana website at: www.voxhumanaensemble.com for details about donating, participating in the on-line auction (two choral composition commissions are included), or attending the VH concert/dinner on Sunday, […]