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Performance Today on Jan 8, in its weekly feature of 21st century composers, included excerpts from the “Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ,” an Orthodox Christmas choral concerto, along with comments from its composer Richard Toensing. The “Kontakion” was performed by Cappella Romana, with conductor Alexander Lingas, St. Agatha’s Catholic Church, Portland, Oregon.   The program is archived and can […]

On January 18, 2010, the New Tradition Chorus (past international champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society) will host an open house during our regular rehearsal time–7:30-10:30 p.m.–designed to introduce our new Music Director, Bryan Harden, to the community. All are welcome to attend. Location is our regular meeting hall, St. Peter Community Church, 2700 Willow Road […]

I am searching desperately for a 10-15 minute work set for SAB, SAM, or SSAB.  The choir is capable enough, but severely lacking male singers.  I’ve looked at the Buxtehude cantatas, but they’re just not quite right.  Anything from early Baroque to 20th Century, in any language.  Accompaniment is not an issue  —  we could […]

Good day everyone,   This is something of a wild hare but here goes.  I just got off the phone with a Sirius Radio representative.  I asked if there was anyone to talk to about having a choral station on Sirius.  She said the question can be pursued at this e-mail address.      […]

My high school Chamber choir is doing a joint spring concert with our Chamber orchestra, and I’m looking for a combined piece for them.  Our theme is the four seasons, and I’m looking for about a 15 min piece. 

Dear Colleagues,   I’m looking for some repertoire on Martin Luther King particularly, his “I Have a Dream” speech.   Thanks for you time!   Jason Throne Brandywine Valley Chorale

 I’m looking for a gospel piece to finish a concert for a feeder men’s choir. Some music majors but plenty non-majors. Size is about 25. Probably no more than four parts.   Many thanks!

Hi everyone,   I will be teaching a college undergraduate music education course called “Keyboard in the Classroom.”  There is no previous syllabus for this course, and this course meets once per week for 80 minutes.   The students taking this class will have passed their piano proficiency, and can be a mix of vocal and […]

Has anyone used the Hal Leonard book “Choir Director Plan-It” for organizing and planning?  Wondering if anyone has tried it and what he/she thought.  Thank you.

 I have transcribed the Soweto Gospel Choir’s performance of the traditional song,” Senteng Sediba”. Although they are aware and supportive of my project, they are unable to help. The words from their website do not completely  line up with the notation as there are a few extra phrases sung in the performance.  I’m looking for someone to […]