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       Simple tone singing is a frequent technique in the choral arts that can bring strikingly beautiful results.  Because it can tire the voice, a few technical instructions might be taught in the studio or choral rehearsal.        As in any kind of healthy singing, the inhalation must to be low and deep, with good […]

You’ve heard a lot about our frustrations with Music Publishing over the years.   It looks like CadenzaOne is trying to provide an answer.  J.D. Frizzell, creator of the company, gives an overview:   I have spent my life’s savings (plus some) to build a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web site for both independent composers AND publishers. […]

It looks like classical music – especially opera – helps us heal.  Especially heart transplants!   This just in from NewScientist: Classical music is good for the soul and maybe the heart too. Mice with heart transplants survived twice as long if they listened to classical music rather than pop music after their operation. Masateru […]

In putting together a list of music for ninth-grade chorus, several things are important to consider for inclusion with this age group:   [1]  Accessible range for all singers, or the possibility to rewrite a part to make it work for all students. [2]  Interesting rhythmic content that sticks to the bone (even for a […]

Middle East Harmonies. If only it were so easy! If we think it’s difficult to achieve blend in a group of singers, think of what it’s like in politics. And yet, we had this idea that maybe music could provide a place where people who have deadly disagreements could sit down together and find common […]

Cincinnati 2012 World Choir Games… …is coming soon! Günter Titsch, President of the World Choir Games, and his team are exited about the upcoming Games and the numbers of participating choirs for the World Choir Games in July in Cincinnati. “We can’t wait to meet you all and spend our time with you in Cincinnati. […]