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(From the Choral Journal article, “Polychoral Compositions of Orlando di lasso,” by Larry Cook)          Orlando di Lasso is a well-known name as composer of motets, madrigals, Masses, Magnificats, chansons, and German lieder. Somehow he seems to have been largely overlooked as a composer of polychoral music. Perhaps he has been overshadowed by the […]

(From the Choral Journal article “Commissioning Works for Children’s Chors: One Conductor’s Story,” by Donna Thomasson)         Have you ever noticed that one of the most common topics among choral directors is repertoire? A comment such as, “My children’s choir has commissioned a new work and we are premiering it next spring,” would definitely […]

Watch as the a cappella ensemble Take 6 breaks down a fragment of their music.  Granted, it was performed on a TV program and as such it appears to have been designed to be easily digested by the non-musician.  However, it does serve as a primer for those who might not be conversant with the […]

After you stop laughing, try to name all of the operas sampled in this ridiculously funny old commercial.