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New 2010 CD – National Catholic Youth Choir
One Lord, Many Traditions is now available for purchase on the Saint John’s Online Bookstore. CD titles are listed alphabetically, scroll down the page to NCYC. Also note that previously released NCYC CDs are also available here. The 2010 NCYC theme One Lord, Many Traditions celebrated the many ways of praising God and serving Christ with […]
Accessible irregular meter for women’s choir
I’m looking for some easier SSA music to use with a younger high school women’s choir that includes compound meters. I’m hoping to teach things like 7/8, 11/8, complex versions of 9/8, etc. Thanks so much for any input you can give.
Getting vocal in the workplace
Andra Jackson November 5, 2010 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — There is nothing quite like standing side by side with the boss, as you both open your mouth wide to give full voice to a song, to defuse office tensions. At least that is the theory behind the profusion of workplace choirs in Melbourne over the past […]
A Survey for Choir Singers and Conductors
Dear colleagues, I made a little form regarding choral life, and I would be very grateful if you would take part in this survey. It won’t take more than 5 minutes to fill. To take part, click on this link: https://lomake.tamk.fi/v3/lomakkeet/9926/lomake.html I will publish the results later. Thank you in advance, Pertti Jussila Jalasjärvi, Finland.
Commission Contract Question
Dear Colleagues: I have the good fortune to conduct a chorus who would like to commission me to write a new piece. I have written commissioned works in the past, for other choirs, and I usually use an “independent contractor” agreement (similar to the examples on the Choral Net archives). However, in this case, […]
J.S. Bach Arrangements
Hi all! I’m looking for well crafted arrangements of J.S. Bach’s choral music suitable for Junior High choir. Any voicing is acceptable. Thank you for any help you can supply.
extended work for chorus and chamber orchestra
Hello, I am looking for suggestions for an extended work (10-20 min) for HS mixed chorus and chamber orchestra. Past selections have included Mozart Regina Coeli and Te Deum, Purcell Come Ye Sons of Art, and Haydn Coronation Masses. I’m looking for something along these lines, and would prefer a complete work as opposed […]
Russian Jewish choral music
I am looking for Russian Jewish music of medium difficulty for SATB choir. Either sacred or secular text is fine, preferably in Hebrew, but Russian is ok. Does anyone have a piece [s] you have used successfully and love? Many thanks! Mary Pat Graham Music Director, Seattle Jewish Chorale
Heartfelt Junior High Concert Closer
Hello all. I’m looking for an emotional heart-felt closing piece for middle school choir. The plan is to combine the training choirs with the advanced choir. The program consists of three choirs, and I thought it would be appropriate for them to sing the last piece together. Any suggestions would be very helpful! Thank you […]
Choral work in English with a Lenten theme
My spring concert is the Friday before Palm Sunday. I am seeking a Lenten piece that would be appropriate for a combined College/Community chorus that is in the range of 30 minutes. Because we have done a good deal of language repertoire this year I would prefer it be something entirely or at least primarily […]