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Your all time favorite SSA piece
Dear colleagues, For the first time this year I have an SSA chorus. I am hoping boys will return to chorus next year, so I kind of feel like this is my ONE chance to perform a lot of great SSA rep. I have 20 girls, grades 9-12 (mostly 9 & 10), and they’re […]
By Those Sweet Eyes (Christmas)
RedHouse Arts has recently added “By Those Sweet Eyes” to its catalog of choral music available in PDF format or hard copy. This contemplative piece explores the mystery of the nativity and the sacrifice it asks of us. Text by Richard Crashaw (17th century) and music by Chris Humphrey. SATB, a cappella, medium difficulty, suitable […]
Small concert hall?
We are in preliminary discussions with administrators and architects about a new concert hall. Because our “average” attendance at events is 200-400, we are being asked to consider a small concert hall, seating 400-600. We would rent the municipal facility for the half dozen times a years that we expect a larger audience. We […]
UNISON PIECE FOR COMPETITION
I’m wondering what other Directors’ feeling is about choosing a unison piece to sing at a competitive festival. My 40 strong Ladies’ choir compete in Advanced classes at festivals in the UK, and personally, I believe that really good unison singing is every bit as challenging at multiple part singing. I’m very tempted to […]
Porfiri & Horváth Publishers goes Facebook!
Dear friends, our publishing house of international choral music called Porfiri & Horváth Publishers now also can be find on facebook! Please follow the link to browse our website: www.ph-publishers.com where you will find the Facebook-Button to join us there and get new information of our current activities. See you on […]
Resource persons
Is there a way to get a list of resource persons for choral music teaching in my town? I live in Stafford, Fortbend County, Houston TX I have a group of high school students in my youth choir who needs more training. Abraham S.
Haydn Missa Brevis #1 in F
Two questions regarding the Haydn “Missa Brevis #1 in F”: 1. Carus Verlag does not provide a realized organ part for use with the string accompaniment. The piano vocal score has an orchestral reduction. Does anyone have or know of a realized organ part? 2. The work is scored for 2 violins, cello […]
oh no – my tempowatch!
Don’t you just hate it when equipment breaks down? I got out my tempo watch (a master’s degree gift from my father) today during my daily score-study session, and it’s not working. After a few seconds, the hand stops moving – almost as if a spring or other such gadget has stopped functioning. Does […]
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Anthem suggestion
Dear Colleagues, I am coordinating the music for an Interfaith Community Thanksgiving service to be held at my church. I am looking for an easy but worthwhile anthem for the combined choirs to sing with only a 30 minute, prior to service, rehearsal. Any suggestions?
Pop Piece for Small 7/8 Boys Choir
Greetings, Our small school has recently gone to splitting boys and girls for choir in 7th and 8th grades. While I’m very excited about the new possibilities, I feel it is crucial to hook singers on this new setup. The Boys Choir currently has 12 members. After working hard to find quality literature for […]