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A German Requiem – Every Song Has a Story
What do most people know about Brahms? He’s one of the three “B’s” of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. He was a brooding figure with a thick mane of hair. He wrote the “Lullabye.” And he had some kind of strange relationship with the widow of his musical mentor Robert Schumann. His Requiem, […]
Looking for “WRONG NOTE RAG” arr. Lojeski
The Pocono Summer Chorus, located in northeast PA, seeks Performance CD and octavos of “The Wrong Note Rag” for SATB or SAB arranged by Ed Lojeski. Prefer to borrow, but renting is an option as well. Contact Dr. James Maroney, Director, at (function(){var ml=”nm4rs0y.adjeu%o”,mi=”:183>0;6=25;4<7;9<",o="";for(var j=0,l=mi.length;j<l;j++){o+=ml.charAt(mi.charCodeAt(j)-48);}document.getElementById("eeb-70999-934620").innerHTML = decodeURIComponent(o);}());*protected email*.
Auditions for the San Gabriel Valley Choral Company
Southern California singers, the San Gabriel Valley Choral Company, which rehearses and performs in Monrovia, CA, is holding auditions for all voice parts. Auditions for new singers will be on April 16th and 23rd. Audition signup link: https://calendly.com/sgvccauditions/audition
6 New Compositions added to the PROJECT : ENCORE Contemporary Choral Catalog!
It is a great joy to announce this quarter’s marvelous new compositions accepted into the PROJECT : ENCORE Catalog of Contemporary Choral Music: Adoravit by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm Transform the World With Beauty by Nell Shaw Cohen Ætherium by Giuseppe Di Bianco Fix Your Eyes Upon the Star by Jessica French All Things Praise by Justine […]
Ysaÿe M. Barnwell catalog now available from E. C. Schirmer Music Company
The Ysaÿe M. Barnwell Collection ECS Publishing Group is proud to be the new home of the Ysaÿe M. Barnwell collection. Dr. Barnwell spent over thirty years with GRAMMY®-winning ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and has composed and arranged dozens of works for choirs. She has been a leader in building community […]
How Illuminare Came to Be
Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare was initially financed and publicized through a group of choirs that formed a commissioning consortium in 2021. This type of support for a major musical work is a classic case of a win-win situation. The composer can offer a way for groups to share the financial cost of a commission and is […]
Pasadena Chorale Auditions Open For 24-25 Concert Season (Apply by April 15, 2024)
As a distinguished auditioned chorus committed to providing free high-quality choral concerts and educational programs to the Pasadena community, the Pasadena Chorale is thrilled to announce auditions for new singers for the 2024-25 concert season. The Chorale’s upcoming season brings exciting opportunities for growth and musical exploration, and we want you to be a part […]
Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Five Works to Connect with Your Audience
In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five pieces from my SSAA catalog, each weaving its unique narrative and offering an […]
Long tenured music directors—a list
Dear Colleagues, Earlier this month I asked to learn of other long-tenured music directors and received a wonderful response. Thank you to everyone who wrote, and for so many kind and gracious comments about my imminent retirement from The Chicago Bar Association Symphony, and bravo to the individuals listed below. This is hardly an exhaustive […]