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I recall an earlier discussion on this topic, but cannot locate it.  What is the consensus of whether or not it is correct performance practice to “swing” the eighth notes in spirituals?  I know there is a distinction between spirituals and gospel music in this regard, but my summer-lulled brain cannot remember what it is! […]

The Stambaugh Chorus of Youngstown OH is organizing a local choral festival next year, involving about 10 local choirs.  I am looking for a few finale pieces of 3-5 minutes with a ‘peace’ theme.  Each choirs will sing their repertoire and at the end of the program all choirs will join together to sing the finale pieces. […]

i am looking for some 5 different choral/singer related words/names to be used as category names for programs to identify patrons, and sponsors.  The categories range as follows:  Gifts of $75 – 249; $250 – 499; $500 – 999; over $1000; and for season sponsorships $5000 plus.  It’s so much easier to find terms for […]

I thought I had been told or read that there was a strong correlation between music and medical science professions.   Am I dreaming this?   Can anyone point me to literature.  I have searched menc.org to no avail.   Thanks Jason

Greetings,   I am directing a production of White Christmas, the musical this fall, and wonder if anyone here has conducted the orchestra and can recommend a minimum instrumentation.  I’ve got piano, 2 winds, 2 trumpets, trombone, bass, and percussion lined up.  Wondering if I can get by without the strings, or other parts, in […]

 I am looking for something dynamic for Christmas! Just one or two pieces for our School Carol Service. My choir  sings SA or SSA (30 girls and boys aged 10-13) We have any instrument to use as an obbligato part. I also have a brass band or string ensemble that could accompany the piece. We have a very […]

I have over 500 midi/mp3 files of all kinds of choral music in all voices. I’ve been creating them for my choirs for years and make the rehearsal files for the Alaska All State Festival as well. I love doing it and want to pursue it as a primary income. I’m still not clear as […]

I sang in a barbershop quartet, and in the high school chorus.  The music teacher took a special interest in the four of us that were in the quartet and gave us some extra singing instruction after school.  That was the end of anything that could have been called my “formal training”.  That was 45 […]

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I am trying to track down a choral piece by Leland Sateren:  “My Heart Is Longing to Praise My Savior”.  Anyone know publisher or any info?