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Belfast Boy Choir Makes TV Documentary
A new three-part documentary series following the Schola Cantorum of St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast began on BBC One on Monday. Producer/director Cara O’Doherty explains how the Choirboys series came about. Conscious of the old adage of “never work with children”, I first went to meet the 40 `choirboys’ of St. Peter’s Cathedral with more than […]
Secular readings for lessons and carols?
A number of years ago there was a discussion of concerts based around a “lessons and carols” format with the lessons being secular readings. Poetry and prose from accomplished and/or well-known authors. Would anybody be willing to share a source for such readings or the readings themselves? Thanks in advance.
looking for: Carlo Rossini’s “Canticum Novum” organ score
Does anyone have access to the organ score of this book? If so, please send me copy of organ accompaniment of the Nos 44-46 (Ave Maria by De Groote, Bottazzo, Plad) I have the vocal score, but I have not found the organ score that goes with it. Thank you. Geert
Choral Conducting Grad Programs LISTS
www.alanmusic.com I have recently updated the DMA degree programs list on my website, along with the MM Only degree programs list. I made these lists as a One stop shop resource for all those looking at graduate school choral conducting programs. *If you attend a school that is not listed, send me […]
REMEMBER by Stanley M. Hoffman Is Now In-Print
My new SATB piece, REMEMBER, a setting of the Christina Rossetti text, is now available from Oxford University Press. http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780193372221.do?keyword=remember&sortby=bestMatches Thank you for your consideration. Stanley M. Hoffman www.stanleymhoffman.com
One of those days!
This isn’t a complaint, just a comment. Yesterday’s rehearsal was Just One Of Those Days. No reason for it, but my ensemble was like a zoo, or a pack of Kindergardeners on a sugar high! Talk, talk, jabber, jabber, focus all over the place. I NEVER have to raise my voice to them! But […]
Get them to sing?
Dear experts, I am a student teacher in a small town in them middle of Michigan. My choir is working very hard on learning their music, but I have a problem that I’m sure many of you have run in to. I have several young men who chose to be in the choir class […]
Songs ABOUT summer?
Good morning, all! I have been through the Repertoire lists, I’ve been to Pepper, et al, and I am having difficulty coming up with titles that deal with/songs that are about summer. I have many of the summer experiences (California, Beach Boys, baseball, etc.), but how about songs specifically about “summer?” (Is “Now Welcome Summer” […]
Repertoire for Middle School Boys
I’m a new teacher and I’m looking for repertoire for a middle school boys choir (holiday repertoire would be great!). I have about fifty boys that are at various stages of change in their voice. There are some who can easily sing a true bass part and some who are still completely unchanged. Any suggestions?
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Produces Moving Anti-Bullying Music Video for “It Gets Better”
The critically acclaimed Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) – a leading artistic force, staunch advocate of civil and human rights, and the first gay men’s choir to perform for a sitting president (Bill Clinton) – has harnessed the power of music to create a moving anti-bullying music video message featuring Cyndi Lauper’s inspiring […]