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Hello all,  I am looking for a choral method book, kind of like the “Standard of Excellence” books that the band people have.  I am specifically interested in vocal jazz if it exists, but would take anything.  I found one from Hal Leonard called “Essential Repertoire” and I like the format with the history, exercises, […]

I am sad to announce to the ChoralNet community that James Dearing, director of choral studies at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, passed away on November 26, 2010.    He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Music where he studied with Otto-Werner Mueller and Robert Fountain. Before coming to IUP, Dearing was assistant director of […]

Move over the singing Priests… it’s time for the singing lawyers. A choir of 50 solicitors and barristers from across Northern Ireland are hoping to do justice to a host of Christmas songs. Singing is no trial for this band. Strong on conviction, they have swapped the scales of justice for the Doh-Re-Mi of musical […]

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 […]