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By JON MARK BEILUE The first reaction from Kelly McElwain and other parents after seeing the extensive vandalism was … “Heartsick,” she said. “Just shock and a sick feeling inside.” There was no way – to dust off a cliche – that this show would go on. That was the initial feeling that she, Pampa […]

I am looking for choral scores of traditional Puerto Rican music. I am also looking for choral music composed by Puerto Rican composers. Can someone help point me in the right direction? The scores can be any voicing.    I already have several SSA arrangements by Evy Lucio. I also have her children’s choir book.  […]

The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), considered one of the nation’s preeminent choirs, announced that the contract of Music Director Grant Gershon has been extended through the 2014|15 Season.  Appointed Music Director in 2001, Gershon has been widely credited with raising the choir’s artistic profile, attracting increased audiences to its […]

I’m having trouble finding out who sells/rents string parts for Lauridsen Lux Aeterna.  Peer and Presser both seem not to know about them. Thanks for any help!   David

Easy to learn, memorable Christmas piece with moving lyrics.  Your choir will be inspired!   Link to sample sheet music of “The Baby King”:   http://www.ivorypagemusic.com/download-mp3s.php#Watercolour

Dear colleagues,   I am putting together a “Beach Party” or “Endless Summer” program for a February concert in the cold of St. Louis. I am looking for a variety of songs that come from a more tropical climate.  One of the works I am starting with is the Island Songs of Stephen Leek.  I […]

I had a rather difficult discussion with a church member regarding the assignment of the one solo for the children’s Christmas Pageant.  I would like you to know that the solo is not my choice, and was chosen by one of the members of the church who designed the pageant.  It is a somewhat difficult […]

Producer Andy Harries, who is best known for 2006’s ‘The Queen,’ is working on making film based on the children’s choir who sang ‘Another Brick in the Wall Part II.’  According to Deadline, the movie will focus on the life of music teacher Alun Renshaw and his students, who sang the hauntingly famous chorus to the […]

We would like to do a combined number with our High School and Middle School Men’s ensembles. I am looking for something that will really feed the flames for the younger ones. Any suggestions for a “powerful piece” with the kind of effect that “Brothers Sing on” might have but on a much easier level?

Seattle Pro Musica, conducted by Karen P. Thomas, appeared on KING 5 TV on November 30. The choir performed Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Wassail Song” on the ‘New Day Northwest’ show on KING 5, and talked about it’s upcoming “Nowell” concerts and educational outreach programs.   For more information on Seattle Pro Musica, go to www.seattlepromusica.org […]