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Dennard, who died Monday at age 81 at his Detroit home after a long illness, was a man of many accomplishments. He had a significant career as a teacher and administrator in the Detroit Public Schools. He co-founded Classical Roots, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration of African-American composers and musicians. He built a nationally […]

Does anyone know of an SSA or SSAA arrangement of Durufle’s Ubi Caritas.  I know there is a TTBB version.   Thanks! Angela Lepkofker Classical Academy

I am searching for a fall concert piece 2-3 pt (can be seasonal) that I can do with all 3 choirs:  Prechoir 1-2nd grade, Choir 1 (3rd-5th grade) and Choir 2 (6-8th grade).  I’m open to things other than opener or closer but that would be a nice way to end.  I am thinking of […]

Friends,   I am asking if those of you who have purchased new pianos for your choral setting could share some words of wisdom on the process. What type and brand did you pick and why. Here is my situation: I need to purchase a piano for the choral classroom that will have between 95-110 […]

Dear Listers,   We are in a unique situation where, due to transition, our well-established 300 member program has a complete lack of a parent organization. In looking to restructure this, I discovered that we have no bylaws for the organization, and are relying on institutional knowledge to recreate this valuable group. The silver lining […]

Hi Jane – a slightly shorter work but wonderful for SATB choir and children’s chorus is Imant Raminsh’s “I Will Sing Unto the Lord” – with piano accompaniment. Diane Loomer

Many of us in the choral community have conducted and performed David Fanshawe's unique African Sanctus since it's creation in 1977. To say that David was an original is understated. He was a spirited and bold man who possessed contagious enthusiasm for preserving the vanishing musical cultures of people from small African villages to Southeast […]

This may be a strange request, but I’m considering changing the name of my church youth choir, now simply called “Chapel Choir.”  I’m looking for something that the kids would really buy into.  I know that there are some neat Latin names, but I don’t know how those appeal to youth these days, especially without […]

It was an interesting day. First, settled a personnel question for our summer musical orchestra, one of many that come in a continuous series. Then off with my tuba to play with the community band for a Ruritan Club Fish Fry. (Hey, this is a big deal. Through their monthly fish-fries and other fundraising, they […]

I am looking for a medium length work (15-30 minutes) for my children’s choir and SATB choir to perform together in the coming year.  Preferably in the spring, so no Chrismtas pieces, please.  We are already planning on doing Rutter’s Mass for the Children in the following year.  Any other great suggestions?  Thanks!