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Issues with my pastor
I serve in a small (80-90 average attendance) United Methodist church in Tennessee. Tonight after the evening service a group of ladies came up to the pastor and I and requested that someone sing the song “Mary Did You Know” at our Christmas Eve service. The pastor immediately jumps in saying that the song is […]
Opera programs
I’ve got a student who is interested in studying opera in college. We’re in the midwest, can anyone recommend good programs?
CWU Chamber Choir – Carpenters of God, Vijay Singh (Video)
The Central Washington University Chamber Choir has released a video of this composition by CWU Faculty Member and composer Vijay Singh. The piece was written in early 2010 at my request and was presented as the final selection at the choir's 2010 NWACDA conference performance. The video opens with brief comments by the […]
“When I Look in Your Eyes” arrangement
Is anyone aware of an SATB jazz-style arrangement of the Leslie Briscusse song “When I Look in Your Eyes” from the original Dr. Dolittle movie? I’ve checked my usual sources (SMP jazz, UNC, JW Pepper, SheetMusicPlus) and haven’t gotten any hits. I’d like to program this for a Valentine’s Day gig for our jazz quartet […]
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?