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Observe rehearsals of SJSU CHamber Singers
Happy to have choral directors observe rehearsals or bring their choirs to observe the 32 voice San Jose State Chamber Singers’ rehearsals spring semester. We meet from 3:30 to 5:20 on Tues/Thursday. Call Dr. Charlene Archibeque to reserve day and space at 408 924-4645. 2nd semester classes begin Jan 27th.
new Christmas Carol: INTO THIS WORLD
The Belleville Philharmonic, directed by Robert Howard introduced a new Christmas Carol written by Charles DuMontier, Sunday December 12th, 2010, St. Lukes Catholic Church, Belleville, Il. INTO THIS WORLD is one of twenty new songs in a new Christmas musical production MIRACLES. See YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq92sHhGb-A
The Oakdale choir experience made me a changed man
Kenneth Bailey • Community Music • December 5, 2010 When I considered writing this article, I was unsure what to write. Should I write about how the Oakdale Community Choir has brought about a change in me, a convicted felon? I easily could write a summary of the great opportunities I’ve had while with the […]
UK Choir of the Year 2010: Wellensian Consort
By Fiona Maddocks Walking into the Royal Festival Hall last Sunday afternoon, it was as if one had stepped backstage by mistake. In a mood of pre-show frenzy, the entire audience seemed to be straightening shirts, brushing down jackets, fixing up hair, combing, smoothing, pinning, crimping, ready for the big moment when, each with their […]
Bach BWV 192 and Mendelssohn Ps. 42 with excellent English text?
Hello! A friend of mine–a German conductor, actually!–has asked me whether I know of any published scores of Bach Cantata 192 (Nun Danket Alle Gott) with an excellent English singing translation printed in the score. Are there any which you know of? I can’t find a way to search the Drinker Library catalog on […]
Allegri Miserere for High School?
I know this piece well (having sung it before). So, I am wondering if the first 22 or 29 measures would be suitable for a HS advanced mixed ensemble?
Ramirez Navidad nuestra?
Hello colleagues, I am wondering if anyone perfromed Navidad Nuestra and could share some thoughts. Specifically I am interested in how did you interpret the rhythm in La Peregrinacion? Did you keep 3+3 or use the tension 2 against 3? What instruments you used? Any problems? regards, Katya
Offertory – John Ness Beck
I am working on this piece with my concert choir for festival this spring. I remember years ago hearing a story about how this song was inspired/written. I can’t remember the whole story. Is anyone familiar with this piece and its history? Thanks for your help!
Isle youths fill new choir with harmony
By Pat Gee HONOLULU — The Rev. Daniel J. Werning led the Hawaii Sacred Choir during practice at the Cathedral of St. Theresa on Thursday. The nondenominational choir, which includes youth and adult singers, will give its first public concert next Saturday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Most members of the new Hawaii Sacred […]
MI high school choir gets check from iTunes
BY MARIE HAVENGA mhavenga(a)grandhaventribune.com The voices of Grand Haven High School choir students span the globe — as well as the Internet and iTunes. There’s a check for $46.34 sitting in the office of the school’s vocal music teacher, Shirley Lemon, that proves it. “We received our first check from iTunes,” Lemon said. “I haven’t […]