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Progressive lenses and conducting? HELP!
Hi all colleagues! Having recently “graduated” into bifocals, I was convinced to go with progressive lenses. Much to my dismay, they seem unusable for standing in front of a group and conducting them. It works when I am behind a piano, but not when I am standing. Has anyone solved this particular issue? So […]
Bidi Bom?
Does anyone have a source for “Bidi Bom”? — NOT the Selena song “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” — but the song variously described as a “Jewish” or “Israeli” folk song, arranged (nicely!) by David Eddlemen?
Robert Shaw memory
Fifteen years ago or so I thought I read in Mussulman’s Dear People . . . Robert Shaw of an event where he performed in Russia. At the end of the performance, the audience was so moved that they just stood facing the choir with no applause. I remember crying when I read it. Now […]
Masters in Choral Conducting without a previous Music Degree
Dear Conductors and Music Educators, I have just graduated from the American University of Beirut with a BFA in Graphic Design. I also have the equivalent of a minor in music from AUB. My Graphic Design Thesis/project was about finding a visual tool to teach sight singing for children. I have been in the […]
music for Italian festival
I’m looking for ideas for Italian festival repertoire for my high school chamber singers–approx. 20. My group opens the festival which is an all day affair full of food and fun. Our set is approx. 30 minutes of singing for both a roving & captive audience. If you have ideas for specific Italian madrigals or other related material you […]
Looking for a Processional for a 300+ voice Choir
We’re holding a joint performance with 3 area high schools, which will feature all choirs (8) and bands (4). We’re looking for a nice a capella choral processional for all choirs to sing as they enter the performance venue. There will be approximately 300 choir members processing, and the band members will likely be processing […]
Students of Shaw, Westminster, St. Olaf
Hello all, I am looking to interview choral conductors who: (a) studied directly under Robert Shaw (b) studied at Westminster Choir College (c) studied at St. Olaf College These interviews would be part of a research project interested in the long-term impact of the philosophies of these major schools of music and their legacies in […]
Choral Tours in Azerbaijan?
Has anyone toured with a choir to Azerbaijan? Is there sufficient infrastructure for a group of 60 (particularly outside of Baku)? Do I need to combine this with Georgia? I don’t want to spread too thin over a 2 week period — really want to focus. Advice please! Thanks, Dan Perkins Plymouth […]
“Required” Events vs. “Optional” Festivals (HS)
Greetings all– Question for the high school teachers among us. While the semantics may be different, I’m assuming that we all deal with this issue in some form, and I’m interested in the feedback and thoughts. We have two sources of funding: “Building” (or “Curriculum”) and ASB. Our administration is absolutely crystal clear […]
Mansfield professor earns 2010 choral director honor
MANSFIELD – Peggy Dettwiler, professor of Music and director of Choral Activities at Mansfield University, was honored with the 2010 Elaine Brown Award for Choral Excellence at the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania annual summer conference on Aug. 2 in State College. The award is presented “to an individual for outstanding lifelong work […]