News and Notices

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.

Kenneth Bailey • Community Music • December 5, 2010 When I considered writing this article, I was unsure what to write. Should I write about how the Oakdale Community Choir has brought about a change in me, a convicted felon? I easily could write a summary of the great opportunities I’ve had while with the […]

By Fiona Maddocks Walking into the Royal Festival Hall last Sunday afternoon, it was as if one had stepped backstage by mistake. In a mood of pre-show frenzy, the entire audience seemed to be straightening shirts, brushing down jackets, fixing up hair, combing, smoothing, pinning, crimping, ready for the big moment when, each with their […]