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does anyone know if the composer or lyricist of the Brazilian children’s song “Mama Paquita” is known? or is this just trad / anon?   also, does anyone have the (original?) Portuguese words?   thanks!   Kate (London UK)

2011 is the 400th anniversary of Victoria’s death, and the idea I have is to perform his earliest choral work and his last choral work.    I have heard that his last choral work is a Mass, if so than maybe a movement of that mass would work just fine for this performance.  I have […]

The temple where I am the organist is switching to using a keyboard for services.  What is the best-sounding such instrument in anyone’s experience, for accompanying a congregation and sometimes a choir?  What else should be considered?

Can anyone suggest any children’s arrangements that would fit the text of Psalm 119:1-8?  It basically talks about obeying God, walking in righteousness, etc.  We did “I Put On My Walking Shoes” and “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” last year on the Sunday this text was used and would like to come up with […]

Does there exist anywhere an ORGAN/choir/soloist arrangement of the 5 Mystical Songs? The Stainer and Bell Piano reduction seems inadaquate for concert use.

I am preparing a PD for Elementary Choral Directors and am searching for “best practices” for successful elementary age choirs. I have been using the Linda Swear’s book, Teachning the Elementary School Chorus(the Bible!), but was searching for other possible practices from which teachers can learn. Also, other possible sources for them would be great […]

Greetings Colleagues,   I have my own ideas toward repertoire, but wanted to solicit the unlimited collective wisdom of the ChoralNet community.   Please respond with your best repertoire ideas for a TTBB All-State Choir.    This information will not only help me, but will go into the ChoralNet database, helping others as well.   […]

I am a middle school chorus teacher and am working to develop a system for rewarding students for exceptional behavior and rehearsal progress.   One idea I’d like to try in the near future is having a “Fun Friday” — in which students can spend a class period participating in any fun activity, as long […]

The Joliet City Council and Mayor Arthur Schultz recently granted the Joliet Central High School Madrigal Choir a proclamation, declaring Dec. 11, 2010 Joliet Central High School Madrigal Dinner Day. Citing music as the universal language of all people, the proclamation acknowledges that the Madrigal Dinner has provided the citizens of Joliet with one of […]

By Jeannie Griffith ITHACA, NY — Every Wednesday night during the school year, about 90 people head for the basement of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Ithaca, music in hand. Though most of them live in Tompkins County, a few come from as far away as Binghamton or Hammondsport. Some are very capable musicians; others […]