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Polifonia.info – The choral social network
Polifonia.info (www.polifonia.info) is a Social Network Web site that came to live on the 12th of November 2011, and it will be running in “beta testing” until the 31st of December 2011. The idea behind Polifonia.info is to bring together people passionate about choir music. Through Polifonia.info, members will be able to find (and/or invite) […]
Concert Transitions
Hi, I have a question about how to make transitions go more smoothly during a band and chorus combination concert. We are having a problem with members of the audience leaving during the performance and would like to investigate all routes to keeping them there. I think we could possibly cut down on the […]
Any madrigal dinners, gospel concerts, shows coming up in Indiana?
In my choral methods class we are approaching the topic of Specialized Ensembles, and I have asked my students to try to attend one of the following concerts performed high school, middle school or collegiate choirs: vocal jazz ensemble, gospel choir, madrigal dinner, world music, show choir, or musical theater production. Is anyone in Indiana […]
Choir sings away blues
FRANKSTON, AUSTRALIA — IF you’ve been looking for an excuse to belt out a few tunes, City Life’s Heartsong singing group may be a fun option. Singing leader Cherie Baxter said the group could benefit people’s wellbeing as well as their singing skills. “There is nothing quite like singing in a group. It […]
Magnificat (four-part women’s choir & harp)
There is a new setting of the Magnificat, by Richard Toensing, for four-part women’s choir and harp. It is a unique blend of the Christian East and West traditions and a wonderful alternative to Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Listen to the Magnificat, performed by In Mulieribus, http://www.inmulieribus.org. Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 1, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSWlz4vfvpU Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 2, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLSf9PPGsQ8 From […]
Only Men Aloud get their own TV series
THEY won the hearts of the nation when they were voted Britain’s favourite choir on a reality TV programme. Now Only Men Aloud have landed their own prime-time series. And as well as showcasing the musical talents of the Cardiff-based choir, it sounds like it includes plenty of capers too. “I wanted […]
Methods for Matching Pitch
Hi, my name is Angela Conley, and I am a Music Education major at Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, I am in Secondary Choral Methods, and for an assignment we are to answer a question and present it to the class. My question is “What methods are there for matching pitch?” I know this is an […]
New Year Blessing release
Wayland Rogers is happy to announce the publication of his “New Year Blessing” by Boosey and Hawkes. CME Holiday Lights Series: Holiday Lights Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes SATB Composer: Wayland Rogers Based on an Irish blessing, this one-minute work may be performed in a variety of ways: SATB, as a solo, with […]
Unusual voicing repertoire
I have, what I call, an “upside down” church choir. While some people are looking for SAB music for small choirs I need WTB anthems for my small church choir (18 voices). I have pretty good basses and tenors but struggle with sopranos and altos. We do traditional church music and I would appreciate any suggestions. […]
Amateur composer would like to enter suitable competition
Hi, I run an all female community choir in Chester, England and every year I write a Christmas Carol for us to sing. This year, members of my choir suggested we should enter the piece into a competition. I am looking for a competition that would allow me (42 years old amateur) or us (amateur choir, all female) to enter. Any […]