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Handel Choir of Baltimore Auditions for 2010-2011
Sing with us! Handel Choir is comprised of 45-50 singers who rehearse Monday evenings September through May in northern Baltimore. Choral-orchestral music is performed with professional vocal soloists and professional orchestras of period or modern instruments, depending on the repertory. The 2010-2011 season includes Handel’s Messiah, Melissa Dunphy’s Gonzales Cantata, Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, […]
Armenian Choral Music
I am wondering if any of you are familiar with or have performed Armenian choral music. I am thinking specifically about anything composed by Komitas. Where is it published and is it published in a format that would be readable for the eager but uninitiated choral director. Much thanks for your help! ascott
Choral Selections on the theme of “light”
Our 48 member community chorus is planning a concert in May 2011 with works that reflect the theme of “light”. The centerpiece will be Morton Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna”. We have a very talented group of singers, an orchestra and an audience that appreciates good choral music, regardless of the period. I would appreciate any suggestions […]
Earth, Wind (air), Water and Fire
First I would like to say how much I enjoy ChoralNet, it is one of the first emails I open daily. – Thank you to those of you put this together. Now to the purpose of this post. I am trying to put together a program on “The Four Elements: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire” […]
“The Family of Man” by Michael Hennagan
Does anyone have access to this piece? I have a customer who would like a copy and it is out of print at Hal Leonard. Thank you, Vera Kleinhenz Music Mart Albuquerque, NM 1-800-545-6204 ext 714
Short Agnus Dei settings
I need fairly short settings of the Agnus Dei from the 20th or 21st centuries for satb choir, with organ or a cappella. The Agnus from short masses by Bryan Kelly and Grayston Ives work well. Other suggestions?
St Charles Singers prepares to Audition New Singers
Fast on the heals of a successful 2009-2010 season culminating with a June concert in Chicago under the direction of John Rutter, St. Charles Singers are preparing to hear some new voices. 2010-2011 will bring 4 concerts to the Chicagoland area including the next two concerts in the Mozart Journey. For more information or to […]
literature for baritone & chorus
I have a world-class operatic baritone in town who has volunteered to sing at my church. I’d like him to do something with my choir. I’m looking for suggestions. It could be a short work or he could be soloist as part of a (somewhat) larger work. As to the liturgical conditions, he will be with us […]
Choir Camp
I run choir camp for our school. It is held 2 weeks before school starts and one of the fun features is a camp T-shirt. Last year’s theme was Choir Boot Camp – 2009 on a khaki shirt with stenciled yellow lettering. On the back is – Semper Fa I am trying to come up […]
Biblical stories for chorus
I am seeking to put together a program of choral works that are settings of Biblical stories for chorus and piano (I don’t have regular access to an organ, so a cappella or piano accompaniment or reduction is best.) Some of the titles I have in mind already are Conversion of Saul by Z. Randall […]