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Choir Code of Conduct
We are updating our Choir Handbook. While it is easy to find examples choir codes of conduct for children, I have had less success in locating examples that might be applicable for adults. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Rachmaninoff “Six Russian Songs,” photocopyable
Kickstarter project to produce a new edition of Rachmanioff’s Six Russian Songs for women’s choir with easy-to-read transliteration for amateur singers. $10 pledge gets you access to the downloadable, photocopyable score. My aim is to help groups with small budgets perform music of the highest artistic merit that is accessible to singers […]
Anything Goes edition
I know this is not specifically a musical theater site, but I am doing Anything Goes in the fall. And I am wondering which edition people prefer, the 1962 Revised edition, or the Beaumont edition. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks
ACDA Student Chapter pins or other memorabilia
I am hoping to start an ACDA student chapter at my university this fall. I would like these new charter members to have some sort of classy small identifying pin or badge that they can wear at various functions. For those of you have have student chapters, what have you used? I have access to […]
Matthew Oltman joins Distinguished Concerts International New York
Matthew Oltman joins Distinguished Concerts International New York Music Director Emeritus of Chanticleer Joins DCINY’s Program Development Team For Immediate Release, June 4, 2012, New York, NY …. Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is delighted to welcome Matthew Oltman to the company’s Program Development team. Throughout his career as a singer, conductor […]
Local high school choir to sing at London Olympics
By Amalia Barreda GROTON, MA — The 30-member Groton-Dunstable High School Chamber Choir got an invitation by email last August that was first believed to be spam. The legitimate invitation came from a Colorado based company that does international bookings for entertainment at the Olympic games. The email was asking if the choir was interested in […]
Jubilee pageant joy for composer and soloist
By Karen Bate SALISBURY, UK — IT is promised to be the greatest spectacle the River Thames has ever seen. On Sunday, the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant will feature 1,000 boats, 20,000 eager participants and millions of cheering spectators. And Ringwood composer, choral conductor and soloist Jeremy Avis will be hearing his four pieces, commissioned […]
Illinois Teacher retires after 42 years
By Jean Lotus OAK PARK, IL — Donna Budil, beloved Forest Park schools music teacher, celebrated her final graduation ceremony at Proviso East High School yesterday, after 42 years of inspiring music in her students. “Every child has music in them in some way,” she said. “I don’t believe there are people who can’t appreciate […]
Community Chorus performing with a professional orchestra?
We are having a discussion around here about the benefits of having a local community chorus sing with a local professional symphony. One of my arguments for having a community chorus is chorus members bring people to concerts to hear them–and those people pay for tickets. Paying for tickets is good in this economy and […]
Directors and Officers Insurance
Our community chorus is governed by up to 10 board members, some chorale members, some not. We were advised to purchase D&O (Directors & Officers) insurance (in addition to Liability Ins) but there are differing opinions as to whether that expense is necessary. What does your group do?