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I put this video up today for my students of my Introduction to Conducting class (I'm sure it's been around the internet circles for a while, but it was the first time I saw it).  I showed it to them mainly for a bit comic relief, and that was really all. However, after we watched […]

Looking for an original theme for your next concert? Have you considered singing about physics? The CERN choir has.     Maybe those of you who lead college choirs can get more guys this way.   CERN is a particle accelerator in Europe.  

This video challenges today's educational system . . . I keep thinking that it gives us hope for the continuation of our art form:     Found it here.

Ever wondered why there are no great choirs from Iran?   This story from the Wall Street Journal will help you understand: Advice to music lovers: Stay the hell out of Iran. According to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s maximum politico- spiritual leader, the promoting and teaching of music—not just Western music, but any kind […]

This is my latest interest – personal learning networks.     As I was searching about this, I found a great website by Paul Hill along with a video.  Here is a great quote from the video:   “Twitter is a way of having open dialogue about learning with people we respect at a time […]

Alex Ross pointed out this very interesting creation:   Tim Rutherford-Johnson, of The Rambler, drew attention to the fact that the opening minutes of the work bear an uncanny resemblance to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies." Nothing in Turnage's commentary indicated a Beyoncé connection, but once you listen to the mash-up above — and see the mischievous […]

Found this on the City of Dunedin Choir blog:  

It's been awhile since we've featured an Eric Whitacre post, believe it or not!   Here, Decca has created a mini-documentary of Eric's new professional group, featured below.   He says that conducting them is like driving a Ferrari, but he's used that phrase before.  Buy hey . . . I'm sure Eric has probably […]

Some notes for your singers by noted conductors on the Singer Network:   Randi Von Ellefson says:   The new season is always a great time to consider what chorus members should be doing to prepare for the new season and for the commencement of regular rehearsals. The Canterbury Choral Society continues to send out […]

As you seek to find your way as a new teacher, a young choral conductor entering the field, or an emerging leader in your school/organization/profession, let me offer some tips. I encourage ChoralNet readers to add the "secrets of your success" by replying below with your own advice to young teachers and conductors that would […]