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I have hit a dead end trying to find translations for all of Wilhelm Peterson-Berger’s 8 Sanger, op. 11. It seems at least one of the movements is in Danish, not Swedish?? The Carus edition has German translations (I assume a singing translation), but I would prefer word-for-word translations if possible. Can anyone help me out? These are gorgeous […]

Any thoughts on changing the text “Juden” (Jews) to “Leute” (People)?  I’ve been reading that Jewish composer and conductor, Lukas Foss, changed the text in a 1937 production of the work.  I know that many of the main-line churches have changed the wording in the Gospel of John for congregational use as well (such as […]

I am a first year teacher at a private school. I have grades 7-12 Choir. The school I am at is small so the high school ensemble is 9-12 and the Junior High ensemble is both grades 7 and 8. My high school choir is awesome and the experience has been great so far. Despite […]

I’m left handed and started choral conducting this year (one of my honours subjects). Can anyone give me some advise on using the two hands seperately, e.g indicating a crescendo with the left AND KEEPING A CONSTANT BEAT WITH THE RH!!

As you plan next season, I’d like to offer my new piece Shepherds and Angels for your Christmas concert. It’s appropriate for professional or skilled college or community chorus. Instrumentation is SATB, violin, harp and tamborine.   The prelude plus nine old American Christmas songs have a spirited accompaniment inspired by folk fiddling, 25 minutes […]

Hello ,   A friend of mine needs to see an Otolaryngologist/ENT, who specifically knows about the singing voice, and whose office is close to Downtown Chicago. I mentioned Bastian’s Voice Institute out in Downers Grove, IL, but it’s too far for him. I have heard that there is another Otolaryngologist practice closer to downtown Chicago where […]

I am looking for a great arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner for SATB acappella choir.  What is your favorite?

by Alison Shayler Chamonix, FR — As if rescuing hapless mountaineers and lost Alpinists wasn’t enough, Chamonix Compagnie des Guides have also turned their talents towards the music industry. 17 members of the mountain guides society have spent hours in a recording studio in Sallanches putting together a collection of songs in memory of colleagues […]

SOMARY–Johannes, died on February 1st at age 75 from complications following a stroke. The community mourns deeply the loss of a brilliant musician, dedicated teacher, devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife Anne, his children Stephen, Geoffrey, and Karen, his brother Wolfgang, his sister Maria, and seven grandchildren. The […]

Gradmusic.org is a new development of my ongoing list of Graduate choral conducting programs directory for programs across the United States. Right now I have 91 programs listed and am working on an international list.    This is a research tool for undergrads seeking to research Masters programs and those researching Doctoral Programs. The list […]