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John Alldis, who died on December 20 aged 81, was a distinguished choral conductor. Through his eponymous choir, Alldis was responsible for introducing the British public to some of the more eclectic contemporary music of the last century; he also worked with Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, established a permanent chorus for the London Symphony […]

By Janelle Gelfand • jgelfand(a)enquirer.com • December 10, 2010 Elmer Thomas, 80, founder of the Vocal Arts Ensemble and professor emeritus at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, arrived in Cincinnati in 1966 and became a powerful force in Cincinnati’s choral arts community. As founding director of the Vocal Arts Ensemble (1978-88), he launched […]

by Thomas Huizenga With an estimated 42.6 million people singing in American choirs today, there are bound to be a few voices raised in opposition to a new article in the magazine Gramophone that hits the U.S. newsstands this week. Titled "The 20 Greatest Choirs," the article ranks the world's best ensembles, and finds America […]

LONDON, HEATHROW, UK — Kiwi kids have spread a little Christmas cheer to those stranded at Heathrow Airport in London. Choralation, the combined choir of Westlake Girls’ and Boys’ High Schools in Auckland have been touring Europe for three weeks. Brian Wilson’s daughter is on the trip, and he told Newstalk ZB the students had […]

Students in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Concert Choir are warming up their voices in the hope of performing at Disney Hall in June, but meanwhile they’ll be using their talents to raise money to make that possible. Music Director Cameron Clarno was elated to tell his singers they had been offered a […]

Happy to have choral directors observe rehearsals or bring their choirs to observe the 32 voice San Jose State Chamber Singers’ rehearsals spring semester.  We meet from 3:30 to 5:20 on Tues/Thursday.  Call Dr. Charlene Archibeque to reserve day and space at 408 924-4645. 2nd semester classes begin Jan 27th.