The Covington Catholic High School Chamber Choir stepped into a recording studio in May under stressful circumstances. At a time when many were preparing for final exams and graduation, they began recording an album to memorialize their friend, Maria Schaffstein, the 17-year-old Notre Dame Academy student killed in a car crash in April. Within weeks, […]
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Radio City announces choir competition for Christmas Spectacular
This fall, Boston area choirs can compete for a chance to sing at the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Wang Theatre, prior to a performance of America’s favorite holiday show, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes, through the Community Choir Competition. Beginning September 10, videos of the participating choirs can […]
Miami choir hits #3 on iTunes classical chart
With their collaborative CD, the Western Michigan University Chorale and a Miami-based professional choir known as “Seraphic Fire” have hit one of the top spots on the iTunes Top 20 classical music chart. Their performance of Claudio Monteverdi’s “Vespers of the Blessed Virgin,” was at No. 3 on the iTuneschart Tuesday and the album was recently featured on […]
Unqualified Teachers Replace High School Choral Directors in Oregon
Three music teachers, none with experience teaching high school choral music, have been hired to replace choral directors at Grant, Cleveland and Wilson high schools. The teachers’ names haven’t been released. the three had more seniority in the district than the teachers they replaces, said district spokesman Matt Shelby. Facing budget cuts, Portland […]
JWPepper to offer expanded previews to registered users
J. W. Pepper announced today the launch of Editors’ Choice Online. This free web viewer enables music directors to preview sheet music, listen to recordings, read product information, make notes, and purchase their selections. Available on http://ec.jwpepper.com, this new feature gives music directors greater access to Editors’ Choice music and provides the convenience of browsing from […]
The Amadeus Choir launches the 24th annual Christmas Carol and Chanukah Song Writing Competition
Though we may be in the throes of a seemingly never-ending summer heat wave, it’s never too early to start counting the days until the holiday season is upon us. With that in mind, the Toronto-based and world-renowned Amadeus Choir (www.amadeuschoir.com) is launching its 24th annual Christmas Carol and Chanukah Song Writing Competition. Established in […]