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Plainfield, NJ — An award-winning city youth choir and Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs are thinking big when it comes to addressing the issue of local violence. Really, really big. H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. (Helping to Enhance Resources by Incorporating The Arts to Gain Education) choir leaders and the mayor said they hope to draw as many as 10,000 people […]

I am looking for suggestions for repertoire books for both female and male high school voice students to be used in the context of individual lessons. All styles welcome, although the main emphasis, (i.e. building blocks), would be based on bel canto technique. Looking for repertoire that supports good technique but keeps young singers interested […]

Gloria – from Indonesian Mass   I would like to announce the publication of my composition by Porfiri and Horváth Publishers: http://www.edition-musiccontact.com/product_info.php?products_id=670   Gloria is part of the project of combining Indonesian music elements with classical music writing. Yelling, rhythmical patterns and imitation of traditional Papua nose-flute are inserted in the composition.   -Ivan-

Two years ago, I attended the World Choral Symposium in Denmark. It was a wonderful event, and I’m hoping to attend next year’s event in Patagonia. However, I find the information available through the ChoralNet link a little vague, and wonder if any of you can provide some insight.   1) Travel: I understand that […]

Greetings,   I am chairing a committee that is planning an all-Bach choral festival-workshop to be held next February. The workshop chorus will perform the choral movements of two cantatas, serving as “congregation” to a professional choir that is presenting the cantatas.   The festival-workshop will also include some reading sessions and related workshop sessions. […]

Have you found yourself wondering lately what’s going on in the world of choirs? Yes, you were just saying that the other day? Wonderful, we have two to tell you about. First, there is Scala & Kolacny Brothers, a 60-person Belgian girls’ choir getting some traction on the Internet, thanks to the trailer for “The […]

In the first announcement, the dates were wrong. The announcement below reflects the correct dates.   The River Valley Harmonizers invite all men who like to sing and harmonize to join us in song at our Guest Night – Open House. Join us on Tuesday, September 14th and/or 21st. Plan to attend one or both […]

Help! I need a copy of God Bless America arranged by Emily Crocker.  I have a student who is to sing it as a solo and I ordered a copy of it (I have the acc. CD already) but it hasn’t come in yet and I need it for TOMORROW in the AM! Can anyone […]

There are too many to choose from! What are your favorite Renaissance motets on a Christmas theme? Advent or Epiphany texts would be okay too. I’ve already programmed Victoria’s O magnum and Isaac’s Ecce virgo, but I get dizzy scouting through CPDL for stuff like this, so I’m looking for some recommendations of favorites.   Needs […]

Hi!   I have started a Kindergarten through 2nd grade choir at a small Episcopal church and was wondering what curriculums people have used, would recommend, or would recommend against.  I’m looking for something to hopefully incorporate a little Orff/Kodaly, scripture, and possibly even basic Bible songs that children seem to be missing nowadays.  It will […]