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Texts that tell a story
I am in the need of some suggestions for pieces of music that contain text which describes a story. The pieces will be performed by by 6th grade Treble choir, who usually sing Unison/SA pieces. Thanks for any sugguestions, Michael Williams
Today, complete privileged access to Musica (World Choral Day)
Today, Dec.12, Musica International celebrates the World Choral Day (http://www.ifcm.net/public/doc/665.pdf) A complete privileged access is offered to all visitors of www.musicanet.org, after login Use it without moderation…
Short dresses instead of long dresses?
I hope I’m not going to ask a stupid question; if I do, forgive me! I’m in my 2nd year as a choir director and most of my music training is in instrumental music. I teach at a rural school (grades K-12 haa 650 students), where I teach band, choir, and general music. I’ve […]
Katinka Daniel +
I am sad to pass along the information that our dear friend, Katinka Daniel, passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning. Further information may be forthcoming from the family. Katinka was a tremendously positive influence on the world of music education as a teacher, author and storyteller. She and her children were rescued […]
Bach choral accompaniments transcribed for two pianists
Dear Forum readers: The combined choirs at our university have a concert date at our main concert hall in the city on March 21, which happens to be Bach’s birthday. Unfortunately our instrumental forces are not available to plan any music with orchestral accompaniment, so we are looking for Bach choral works with accompaniments […]
National Children’s Chorus performs US Premiere of “Far Away” by Sage Lewis
Composer Sage Lewis and the Far Away Projectfunded by Center Theatre Group’s Richard E. Sherwood Award The National Children’s Chorus chapter in Los Angeles has embarked on a unique journey with composer Sage Lewis, the Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles, and Cuba’s top youth chorus, Coro Diminuto. Together, they have created an extraordinary musical […]
Needed: “Brotherhood of Man” (Men’s Voices)
I’m looking for an arrangement of “Brotherhood of Man” (from How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying) for men’s chorus. I can’t imagine that this hasn’t been arranged, but I’ve not found it. Can anyone help? I’ll be happy to rent or purchase . . . once I find it! Thanks, Patrick K. […]
SATB Music for a developing HS men’s section
I’m looking for those pieces of music that will help develop the independence and musicianship of a young, inexperienced section of men who struggle to even sing unison in tune, in a 9-12 non-auditioned choir of about 30 (two-thirds of which are stronger women singers). I am particularly looking for those carefully-written SATB pieces that […]
What’s on your large-scale standard rep list?
Hi folks, Just putting together a list of what one might call “choral standard rep” and I’m thinking about larger-scale works. Just threw this together off the top of my head. What would you would add? What you would subtract? Thanks! Bach: B minor mass Bach: Christmas Oratorio Bach: Motets (all six?) […]
Hallelujah chorus octavos in C Major
Hello all, I am conducting my high school chorus and band in a combined performance of Handel’s Hallelujah from Messiah. The band is in C major, and I need a C Major octavo for the accompanist, who will also be playing along. Do any of you know the name of publishers, editors or arrangers […]