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Choral War Horses…
Looking for titles for a concert of SATB standards – ones that we have all sung and love. Ones that hopefuly the audience will say ” Oh, we sung that when I was in choir and I loved it” Thanks!
Teaching Choral Literature as an onlline web course
Dear colleagues, Several semesters ago I did a directed-study of Choral Literature with a student entirely on line. With access to the Naxos Listening LIbrary through our University Library and access to pdf files of many scores through CPDL and my own copies of public domain materials, I found it to be a successful […]
SAB Caroling Collections
Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any SAB Caroling songbooks besides Joy: A Carol Collection by Jay Althouse? I”m looking for easy stuff that 8-12 could do. Thanks, Mark
Behind the scenes with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
By Carma Wadley, Deseret News At 9:30 sharp on Sunday morning, the cue is given and soft music caresses the Tabernacle: “Gently raise the sacred strain, for the Sabbath’s come again, that man may rest, that man may rest.” For the next half-hour, the Tabernacle will be filled with the glorious sounds of “Music and […]
Gloriae Dei Cantores releases “Keeping Christmas”
World renowned and Massachusetts based choir Gloriae Dei Cantores releases a beautiful new recording for the holidays entitled Keeping Christmas. Each Advent, Gloriae Dei sings the full service of Advent Lessons & Carols in their home church, The Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans, MA. This offering is for individuals, families, and our troops abroad who […]
Donald Appert added to RedHouse Arts catalog
RedHouse Arts is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Donald Appert to our growing team of choral composers. Dr. Appert is Music Director/Conductor of the Clark College Orchestra in Vancouver, Washington, where he also serves as Professor and Head of the Music Department. He conducts the Oregon Sinfonietta in Portland, Oregon and is the […]
Helping Grade 6-7 MS Choir Get Back on Track and Christmas Music Selection
Hello, I have a talented but does not want to work MS Choir who has had about 3 directors in the past 3 years. I have about 14 Boys and 25 Girls that are forced to be in my class. They have to take either band or choir.This is my first year with them […]
Pacific Chorale releases new recording of Rachmaninov’s “Vespers”
Santa Ana, CA – Pacific Chorale Artistic Director John Alexander and President and CEO Kelly Ruggirello announce the November 7, 2010 release of the organization’s newest recording, Pacific Chorale Live: Rachmaninov Vespers. Recorded during the 140-voice Pacific Chorale’s May 23, 2010 performance of the Russian masterwork, this is the Chorale’s tenth […]
Robert Burns’ texts set for SATB?
Hello, I am interested in four part songs using texts by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. I am familiar with My Heart’s in the Highlands and My Love’s Like a Red, Red Rose, but wonder if anyone has other suggestions. The performers are an advanced mixed high school choir of 34 singers. Thanks, […]
Looking For Secular Songs About Thanksgiving or Thanks
Hello, I’m looking for Secular Songs about Thanksgiving or Thanks, preferably for SSA. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, that would be great. Thanks so much, Natalie Randall