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I work in the music department at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. We are looking for some suggestions for Easter Anthems for a 16 voice professional chamber choir, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 timpani and organ. I am also interested in any Easter hymn arrangements for for the same configuration. Thank you for any […]

Is there anyone who has had success finding a rehearsal CD or some MIDI or Internet source for the Monteverdi Gloria for Seven Voices – Edition: Collegium Choral Series CCS-213 (Ed. John Rutter) Please call Barry Scott Williamson at 512-970-3070 or email .

Does anyone know if these part songs have been published (with or without English translation)?  The six songs are Im Walde, Entflieh’ mit mir, Es fiel ein Reif, Auf ihrem Grab, Mailied, and Auf dem See.  I know several of them have been published separately but I’m looking for the set.   Thanks,   David […]

BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA — History was created in Sri Lanka as 21,000 singers gathered together to sing the ‘Thevaram’, the richest Tamil devotional poetry sung over centuries. The event was organized by several hundred youth volunteers of the Art of Living in Sri Lanka. The grand event was attended by Art of Living founder, Sri […]

POHLHEIM, GERMANY – Günter Titsch, president of INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Games, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Procter & Gamble Company has agreed to become the first Official Presenting Sponsor for the 2012 World Choir Games, to be held in Cincinnati USA from July 4-14, 2012. “We are delighted to […]

I have a small choir of about 8-10 dedicated members.  What are some creative ways to make the Lenten season and Holy Week powerful and inspiring with limited rehearsals and a small ensemble??  Does anyone know of any pieces I could program for the Lent season or Holy week?  Any suggestions would be much appreciated, […]

Baritone and founder of 9 choral ensembles passes away at age 82 By Michael Barnes AUSTIN, TX — Morris Beachy, who developed the University of Texas choral program and conducted several Austin civic choirs, died in his sleep Sunday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82. Beachy performed as a baritone soloist in operas, […]

I am giving a presentation at my alma mater at the end of the month on chant interpretation and I wanted to include as section on chironomy/ chant conducting. I have read a lot and have a good theoretical knowledge and I know how I conduct chant. What I am wondering is for those of […]

I am planning a concert with my junior college choir of 20.  I would like to do the Pergolesi Magnificat, the Haydn Little Organ Mass, and I am looking for an additional work, preferably a Romantic or 20th-21st century work that involves strings and maybe a few winds or trumpets.  Any ideas?

On October 26, 2004, conductor Judith Clurman directed a unique “Presidential” program at the Library of Congress with an ensemble, the Election Singers. The concert included traditional election songs, songs from musical shows about our leaders, and the world premiere of the cycle Mr. President, a collection of short works that Judith commissioned from her […]