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I had the most fortunate opportunity to work with the choirs from Brigham Young University this past week.  It was a wonderful, maybe even life-changing, experience.      Ron Staheli easily ranks in the top tier of incredible collegiate choral conductors.  I've known of his outstanding musicianship through his recordings and reputation.  I was astounded, […]

Next week, American Choral Directors will hold our 2011 Biennial National Conference in Chicago. If you are attending, I look forward to seeing you there. If you are not attending, this posting is for you. First of all, there is still time to plan on attending, but that is not my main point. ACDA Conferences […]

Saw this on twitter today:     So what do you think the search for choral composer pulls up in the first search result?   (scroll down for the answer)           How many people would have guessed Dan Forrest?  

Great video – I love the double rainbow and special guest appearance by Antoine Dodson:    

Amelia Nagoski describes the power dynamics in choir in terms of the conductor's demeanor: Calm, assertive energy.  My husband has it in spades.  He is the Choir Whisperer.  He’s chill, but he’s authoritative. …His highly-skilled competence and thoughtful artistry are distilled through channels of calm assertion that make him powerful beyond the typical high school […]

Get a feel for Chicago, home of the 2011 ACDA National Conference:    

This post is temporarily delayed; it will appear February 25.

Speaking of music videos, what do you think of this Victoria motet with visuals inspired by rock music videos?     Sung by the group Q. Thank God for the public domain.

Stephen Hough is cheered by BBC Radio 3's decision to broadcast hundreds of live concerts per year: Concerts have a sense of danger about them which a CD can never match. It’s not just a matter of “will she forget, or make a terrible mistake, or walk off the stage?”, but the more subtle and […]

Paul Carey has a TASTY blog previewing Chicago for ACDA conference attendees.     There is much to read – here is a sampling:   So now let’s talk about all the signature (cheap) Chicago food you have drooled over while perusing your Chicago guide book. But just remember, you shouldn’t expect to fit in […]