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Start your own choir in one not-so-easy lesson
A number of readers have started their own choirs. But have you done it in equatorial Africa, with no instruments, no music teachers, no music literacy? And what would be your first piece? Why, Carmina Burana, of course. 60 Minutes reports. (Sorry, can't embed.) The video starts with lots of discussion on how the […]
Transforming one man
A great video that demonstrates the power of music:
CCMC Composer of the Month: Greg Bartholomew
The Composers of Choral Music Community ChoralNet Composer of the Month for April, 2012 is Greg Bartholomew. Excerpt from blog post: The quintessential element that separates choral composers from instrumental composers is of course, text. How a composer handles that text speaks volumes to the quality of the work. Greg […]
Saturday Respite: Bobby Troup
Smooth our those edges on this Saturday . . .
Sneak Peek – PC USA Hymnal
I love that the Presbyterians (PCUSA version) are doing a slow unveil of their new Hymnal, Glory to God. This week’s sneak peek is a listing of the hymns they will include. I was a little concerned when I saw the title A Prophet Woman Broke a Jar but I felt a little better […]
CJ Replay: Meaningful Rehearsal
Engaged learning suggests a personal commitment, responsibility, and ownership by the learner that is more than active participation. The process of making and learning music meansthinking and feeling musically. Consequently, music educators must provide opportunities for learners to produce, perceive, and reflect’ within and beyond performance through musical doing, thinking, feeling, and sharing. […]