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Seattle’s Choral Arts, directed by Robert Bode, has won the 2010 American Prize in Choral Performance and Choral Conducting (community division). And Seattle Pro Musica, directed by Karen P. Thomas, tied for second place in the same category. The American Prize, created last year and awarded for the first time this year, is judged through […]

Friends,   I am interested inperforming Beethoven’s Meeresstille und Glückliche Fahrt, Op. 112 with an honor choir in the spring. Do any of you know if a piano accompaniment is available for this piece or is it strictly an orchestral score. I am even open for a combo piano and chamber orchestra. The problem is […]

Does anyone know of an anthem based on the Star Child hymntune from the United Methodist Hymnal? Jeanie Joesbury

For a 70-voice community group, I am seeking contemporary works that in some (overt) way are inspired by Bach. Works should be up to 20 minutes or so in length.   For the other portion of the program, I am tentatively programming Bach’s Missa Brevis in A Major, BWV 234.   Any suggestions would be […]

Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Choral Arts Society, umbrella organization of the Nebraska Children’s Chorus, Masterworks Adult Chorus and Choral Arts Society Teens, is closing its doors after more than 30 years of distinguished music-making.    Read more here:  http://choirmusic.org/ 

I’m searching for repertoire for a very good amateur choir (can split into SATBx2) for a programme about the Crucifixion and Resurrection. An organ is available (but I prefer a cappella works). I’ve already chosen Leighton’s Crucifixus Pro Nobis. The tenor soloist is professional.

I have about 6 Sundays worth of music (after our 45 or so voice church choir is off) in the vein of church renewal, rededication, and “revival” to search out.  Probably more upbeat, though not necessarily contemporary Christian, rep seems to be what the senior pastor is looking for.  I would welcome suggestions in that vein […]

Having difficulty locating any edition of Kodaly’s See the Gypsies for satb…yet have the Debrecen recording.  Any suggestions?   Roly Brown, France

My previous posting about BIble stories reminded me of this work, which I have never conducted but always admired. It’s time to progam it but I wondera about performing editions.  The Universal Edition is apparently in English and lists for $7.95 per copy – pretty steep for me. SheetMusicPlus lists the Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50511085) […]

I am looking for Nordic choral music that shows a jazz influence.  Suggestions on specific composers and/or pieces would be fantastic!  I would also love recommendations on how to contact said composers or obtain said pieces.  Thank you!