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I’m trying to find some suggestions for Memorial Day Sunday.  Generally there are about 35 people in my choir, but given that it’s Memorial Day, that number might be affected a bit.  I had thought of using “God Be With You” but wanted to explore even more options.  This service will not be patriotic, but […]

Greetings Listers, I’m in the process of compiling a list of repertoire for next year’s concerts. Winter will be loosely programmed around settings of Shakespearian texts and be entitled, “A Winter’s Tale” The spring concert in conjunction with our GSA on campus and our Tolerance Workshops will be presenting a concert entitled, “Does it Really […]

By Guy McCarthy Members of the Beaumont High School Choir appeared Friday night with pop-rock icons Foreigner in the ballroom at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Choir members and band boosters sold CDs and raffle tickets to raise money for charity. Foreigner’s stage manager said the group in turn would donate $1,000 to Beaumont High […]

Hello All,   I am in the very nice situation of directing a semi-professional chamber choir.  By semi-professional, we mean most of my singers have degrees in music and their "real" jobs have something to do with music but are not paid for singing in this group.   I decided this concert cycle to have […]

Hi all,   I’m needing to purchase the conducting score for the Verdi Requiem.  Recommendations?  I saw a score on B&H, edited by David Rosen.  Is that considered the definitive performing edition?   I’ve purchased full scores in the past that were STILL being printed on old copper plates – and some of the notes […]

In trying to explain to my community chorus why we do so much “religious” music, I want to show them it’s just a matter of numbers.  Most choral music (not arrangements of pop or show tunes) is sacred.  Does anyone know the approximate percentage?  Any suggestions?

Hi all,   Does anyone know the subject matter and have the English translation to S Hatfield’s O Yo Yo? I can’t find any info online as to the actual lyrics.   Paul Carey

Does anyone know, or has it been announced where ACDA National in 2013 will take place?

Hi, Colleagues,   I’m looking for repertoire which involves any of the following Hebrew words as it’s main thrust or title:   Kadosh Kadesh Kaddish Kiddush   I’m not looking for chorus and orchestra (Bernstein Symphony, for example).   Thanks   Lee Kesselman Glen Ellyn, IL www.kesselmanpress.com

Colleagues:   I am looking to improve and unify my new choir’s tone (production).  This year I moved from the Southeastern US (Alabama) to the Midwest (Iowa) and am working to find the best “terminology” that will be effective for a great choral tone.  My students are all excellent musicians.  They are extremely well versed with hand […]