Latest Community Posts

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!

PLUtonic a capella choir from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, has hit the national stage as finalists in the You Tube competition put on by “America’s Got Talent.”   Of the thousands of video submissions, PLUtonic’s rendition of ‘N Sync’s “Here We Go” was selected as one of 40 finalists. Choir members were notified […]

June 29, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     On Sunday, June 27 the Board of Directors of The Orlando Chorale, Inc. voted to cease operations and dissolve the corporation for this community-based performing arts organization.   The Orlando Chorale was founded on May 7, 2002, by Gregory Ruffer, Music Director, and John E. Perkins, Executive […]

Suggestions welcomed.  I’m Developing a sacred choral concert around this theme and am interested in exploring different ways that we “journey.”  Thanks for sharing repertoire ideas.  The choir is an auditioned, 20 voice mixed jr. college…a very strong ensemble. Bradley

Shaker Songs, a set of 5 pieces (Peace, Love is Little, Heavenly Display, Lay Me Low, and Benediction) formerly available in SATB, is now available in a newly published SSAA version from Earthsongs.   For more information, contact: Ph: (541) 758-5760

I am looking for inspirational/uplifting music for Women’s Voices (SA, SSA, SSAA or just 2 part treble or 3 part treble) with Orchestra.  Secular in the easy med. to med. category.  The orchestra parts also of medium difficulty.  If possible, something highlighting oboe and/or flute.

The San Clemente Choral Society has appointed composer and conductor Stephen Sturk as its new artistic director.   Sturk also is the director of music at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Temecula and composer in residence at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in San Diego. He also is co-founder and director of Cappella Gloriana, […]

I am considering this piece as a mass choir piece for a Women’s Choir Festival that I am hosting.  Any thoughts about its appeal and accessibility (for singers and audience….)   Thanks. Rachel

Dear colleagues,   I will be teaching a chorus “elective” at a summer camp for young string players this summer. I’m looking for a simple round or song about the ocean, life in the ocean, on the sea (sailing), etc., to fit with our camp theme of ocean life (especially sharks!) My singers may be […]