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Going Beyond Words and ACDA Radio/ChoralNet will be treated to an hour of stimulating Choir Works both new and old.  From Giovanni Gabrieli to Anthony Pitts….a folk song from Sweden and the famous Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms.    Recall with host Stan Schmidt one of the giants of the basilica de San Marco, Giovanni Gabrieli as […]

Article submitted by Contributing Author Melissa Shallberg, DevelopingVoices.blog ~ There is so much conflicting information on the “Passaggio” or “Registers” of the Human Voice that aid in seamless singing! Be it speaking, theatrical, or singing the terminology and methodology of the vocal mechanism can be an intimidating subject to grasp. Effective Exercises for Creating Seamless […]

Week 14: Friday, June 22, 2018 “Be Like The Bird” by Abbie Betinis Text by Victor Hugo 5-part canon  With a beautiful minor-key melody and stunning inspirational text, this round by Abbie Betinis is a flexible and accessible selection for any women’s chorus or treble ensemble – from elementary to advanced auditioned. The term “round” […]

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden […]

Airing this week on Going Beyond Words and Choral Net  you will hear the tenor voice of Jan Peerce, Sounds from the Jewish Choir of London plus music by Jewish Composer David Burger.  The renowned tenor Jan Peerce, the definitive performer of music of the Jewish tradition combines talents with the RCA Victor Orchestra and […]

Who are the good? Who are the bad? Who has suffered vocal injuries due to poor singing habits? written by Contributing Author of DevelopingVoices.blog  Jennifer Berroth. Pop genre is ever present in musical preferences of young people and can have a profound influence on their vocal development.  That influence can be positive and inspiring—but it can […]

The International Journal of Research in Choral Singing is the Scientific Research Journal of the American Choral Directors Association. The following article is now available online under Volume 6: “Focus of attention in singing: Expert listeners’ descriptions of change in trained singers’ tone quality” by Rebecca L. Atkins, University of Georgia We will continue to add […]

Week 13: Friday, June 15, 2018 “The Striped Ones” – Mvt. 9 from Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps Folk tune, arranged by Donald McCullough Polish text by Zofia Karpinska; English lyrics by Denny Clark SSAA, a cappella Note: By nature, I focus this blog on repertoire for the women’s/treble ensemble. Today is no exception, […]

“Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life, it is bad to damage and destroy life.” Albert Schweitzer Last week, I asked you to help you with ChoralNetter Adam* and his dilemma. This week it’s Brick’s* turn. Brick just graduated with a Master’s Degree in choral conducting […]

Welcome once again to GBW. This week on Going Beyond Words and ChoralNet, Host Stan Schmidt brings back a gem from September 2, 2012….American Choirs sing American Composers. You will enjoy music from thirteen different composers offering there interesting styles. Some of the Composers are Carson Cooman, Eric Banks, Alice Parker, Morten Lauridsen, James Mulholland, […]