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Do you want to know what happens when you unite the love of a dog, a friend like Anthony Silvestri and a determination to go around the world to pay homage to your dog? Stay to read this story. This is the fascinating story behind “I Will Dream With You”, a passionate work created by […]

As you organize your program for your Holiday Concerts, check out my fun and exciting new arrangement of the traditional Chanukah lyrics “Al Hanisim” (For the Miracles). It features both a dynamic and powerful new melody, and a softer, more reflective one for contrast. They are presented independently and intertwined throughout. Shifting keys add fun […]

I am thrilled to announce that after a year of waiting, the exclusivity licenses have been lifted, and the editions of “I Will Dream With You” are now available! This collaboration with my dear friend Charles Anthony Silvestri is one of the most emotional and heartfelt endeavors I’ve ever undertaken.   I hope this composition […]

Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, a Los Angeles-based chamber vocal ensemble specializing in music prior to 1700, is auditioning singers for the upcoming season, which will include three different concert programs, each presented in West Los Angeles and the Pasadena/Monrovia area. Rehearsals take place in Highland Park. All voice types are welcome to audition, but there […]

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE – Programming ideas by Judith Clurman I am so pleased and proud to edit my two choral series for Hal Leonard – a general series and one called Rejoice: Honoring the Jewish Spirit. Here is a list of a few suggestions for December programming. All the publications (and many more) are […]

Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Prizes NDSU Challey School of Music honors the legacy and traditions of noted choral composer and long-time NDSU choral conductor Edwin Fissinger with its annual choral composition competition. Categories • Emerging Composers – 30 years of age and under • Professional Composers – over 30 years of age Guidelines Entries should […]

Activist Opera Company, White Snake Projects, Presents World Premiere of MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable Sep 22-24, 2023 Fourth Collaboration by Composer Jorge Sosa + Creator/Librettist Cerise Lim Jacobs Original, Life-Sized Bunraku Puppetry by the Chicago Puppet Studio BOSTON, MA (For Release 07.19.23) — Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, activist opera […]

The Chicago Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts in July and August. To request an audition, visit: https://www.chicagochamberchoir.org/audition The Chicago Chamber Choir is Chicago’s leading volunteer choral ensemble; and is entering its 28th season. CCC has collaborated with leading cultural organizations throughout Chicago, and recently sang at the Harris Theater for ACDA’s […]

This timely and accessible work with a heartfelt text by poet Kim Baker reflects on the effects of climate change on the earth and claims “love will save us” in the triumphant conclusion. The “hoo” of the owl is woven throughout as an accompaniment and response. Fun syncopations, a djembe part, and even body percussion […]

2023-2024 Season: Sing with Essential Voices USA at Carnegie Hall & in other concerts in Manhattan & Brooklyn Essential Voices USA, under the direction of Judith Clurman, is looking for experienced volunteer singers for their holiday programs at Carnegie Hall (with the NY Pops) and at St. Malachy’s Church (The Actor’s Chapel) in Manhattan; their […]