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2nd International Choral Composition Competition “Carmina Nova”
Dear sir, We are pleased to inform you that the call for the 2nd International Choral Composition Competition “Carmina Nova”, organized by our association, is open. All the information on the competition, including the bases and the members of the international jury is available on our website (https://www.coralcarminanova.com/composicioncontest/). We would be grateful if you could […]
‘For the fallen’…. we will still be remembering them…
Despite all of the current restrictions, it’s very encouraging to hear and read that choirs are continuing to get together and rehearse however they can and plan music for Remembrance and Christmas services and concerts, albeit in a more limited way…. all the pieces in the Accessible Choral Library Series are designed to be appealing […]
The American Prize: new prizes, categories for COLLEG/UNIVERSITY choruses
Dear ChoralNet colleagues: As promised, here is information about the new prizes and categories in The American Prize college/university ensemble divisions, including choruses. These changes go into effect for the 2020-21 contest year. A reminder that the covid-extended email/postmark deadline to apply for the 2020-21 contests of The American Prize is Wednesday, October 14, 2020. […]
The American Prize UPDATE: deadline approaching, more
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are all safe and well during this extraordinarily difficult time. The final covid-extended deadline for The American Prize 2020-21 is approaching. Here is an update, including links to some relevant lists of winners from the contest season just concluded. For 2020-21 we are making adjustments to the college/university divisions of […]
Ben and Jake
During this strange season we are in, the constraints it puts on performances is particularly restrictive. One issue that is problematic is that of securing broadcast rights. During the Covid Crisis I finished a musical that is based on A Christmas Carol, but is (mostly) set in a recording studio in the last decades of […]
Lady of the Evening Star – Darius Lim – Cypress Choral Music Publishing
While things are a little slow in the choral music world, one of the pieces in the Cypress catalogue has managed move forward undeterred. The beautiful “Lady of the Evening Star” by Darius Lim has proven to be quite popular in the last few months. Enjoy! https://cypresschoral.com/composers/darius-lim/lady-of-the-evening-star/
BEHOLD: Virtual Xmas Caroling!
Hello Fellow Choir Folks! I’ll keep this announcement as short as I can, because I think the video below will do a better job at explaining and demonstrating all the moving parts of this new idea… but I’m super excited to announce the arrival of The Podd Brothers’ Virtual Caroling Kits. Also feel free to […]
Westmont College Virtual Fall Choral Festival
Dear HS Directors, we still have some spots left for any high school choirs who would be interested in participating in our virtual choral festival. Registration is free, but first-come-first-serve until we are full. Our festival includes: (1) A opportunity to receive clinician-style comments from one of our faculty based on a performance video you […]
How the Choral Industry is Handling the Pandemic: A Timeline in GIFs
A timeline of all of the interesting times we’ve had together since COVID-19 hit in GIF form. 100% relatable. Check it out here!
new Paul Ayres piece “When we sing together” wins prize
Paul Ayres’s new piece for SATB choir and piano, “When we sing together” has won third prize in an anthem composition competition held by University Park UMC in Dallas. Full text and youtube demo recording below, along with a link to Paul’s website, for perusal scores. Regarding the award, Paul wrote on his facebook page: […]