By NICK SHARPE WEST LOTHIAN, UK — PAMPERED prisoners locked-up in Scotland’s cushiest nick are being offered the chance to join a new jail choir. Bosses at Addiewell nick in West Lothian plan to hire a professional singing coach to teach lags to belt out rock, pop and blues tunes. And sources at the prison […]
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Thom Lynch Appointed Executive Director of Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
Thom Lynch has been appointed executive director of the renowned Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), it was announced by Board Chair John J. Duran. He assumed the post on January 18, 2011. Mr. Lynch replaces outgoing director Hywel Sims, who departs after six years of exceptional service. “Thom’s extraordinary leadership skills, vision […]
National Children’s Chorus premieres FAR AWAY by Sage Lewis at The Broad Stage
Far Away world premiere – Building Digital Bridges music by Sage Lewis, conducted by Luke McEndarfer The Broad Stage, Santa Monica Last weekend, the Obama administration quietly eased travel restrictions to Cuba. In addition to boosting the amount of money that can be given, it will be easier for educational and religious organizations […]
Can you design a Choir Games mascot?
By Lauren Bishop CINCINNATI — You can probably rattle off the names of mascots for any number of major sports teams without having to think too much about it. But how about mascots for the big events like the Olympics? The World Cup? The Paralympics? You might not realize it, but most major international events […]
As conductor and Academy Prep co-founder, Robert Anders left his mark
By Andrew Meacham ST. PETERSBURG — Days, perhaps weeks, before a concert by his choral group, director Robert Anders found a way to slip into the venue and take a seat in the back. He imagined the Alumni Singers, the group he led for 30 years, performing African-American spirituals and a variety of other songs […]
Distinguished Choral Leadership Award
The Terra Community College Choral Society is soliciting nominations for the Distinguished Choral Leadership Award. The award is presented each spring to a person who has served as an influence and helped promote choral singing in Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties. Past recipients have included choir directors of high schools, churches, community music […]