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Profile of conductor of Endless Mountains Children’s Choir
When Christine Plonski Sezer, Ph.D., retired from teaching and moved back to her native Northeast Pennsylvania, it didn’t take long before she was feeling a bit of a void. “After six months, I said, ‘I miss my kids,’” she recalled. Then Dr. Sezer looked around and realized that Susquehanna County had no community choir like […]
MN School district revamps music program
ELK RIVER, MN — The same Elk River Area School Board that reacted with shock and horror to reports this summer of the dismal state of the district’s band and music program is now poised to do something about it. Vocal and instrumental educators from across the school district laid out a plan on Dec. […]
Texts that create a strong sense of place
Inspired by a beautiful setting of Yeats’”The Lake Isle of Innisfree”, I thought it would be interesting to put together a program of pieces in which the text created a strong sense of a specific place. Any suggestions? This is for a good community chorus (SATB). Last year we enjoyed doing John Corigliano’s “Fern Hill” […]
music for very young children
I am seeking some suggestions of books to use with a church children’s choir, grades k through 2. The group gets only 20 minutes of rehearsal time at best each week (sometimes less) and is led by a volunteer, so I need things that are quite simple. We have a few books but I would […]
A capella suggestions for good high school choir
I direct a high school chamber choir of 28 voices. The sections are balanced, but the men are stronger than the ladies. I enjoy doing acapella works with them, but we also sing repertoire with accompaniment. We will be singing at a cathedral in Chicago so I am particularly interested in acapella sacred music. Repertoire […]
Founder of Oakland choir still singing 70 years later
By Annalee Allen The City and Port of Oakland Chorus was founded in 1940 by a city employee, Elsie Giani, who served as the group’s chairwoman until her retirement in 1983. Giani, at nearly 97 years of age, still enthusiastically supports the choir, even performing a solo at a recent concert. Giani and the 26-member […]
A true community choir sings with joy
By Arline A. Fleming NARRAGANSETT, RI – Joyful and triumphant, they come to sing. College kids, community residents, clients of the Adeline LaPlante Center in Wakefield, they come together in harmony, like a shining star on a dark South County night. For almost 30 Decembers, the blended singers have brought tidings of comfort and joy […]
Attendance policies for professional musicians who are members of the church
I’ve encountered a new issue (maybe not new for some) since I have relocated way up north. I am a professional musician with a Master’s in voice and harpist with the local symphonies. Plus, I do all of the other standard music things, teaching, coaching, gigs, etc. We have recently been attending a new church […]
copying out of print music
When searching for out of print music, a good place to start is our used library. We have over 60,000 line items of choral music, many of which are out of print. If we can help you, please let us know. Thanks, Bill www.youngsmusic.com
Tattenhall woman is appointed Associate Choral Conductor at the Hallé
by Naomi Dunning, Chester Chronicle TATTENHALL, UK — A Tattenhall woman has conducted her way to a coveted position within the Hallé Orchestra. Frances Cooke, of Tattenhall Road, has been appointed associate choral conductor with the Hallé. The 54-year-old has spent the past decade working extensively with the Hallé Choir and says she was delighted […]