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Congregational Song
I’m trying to get some information together for an upcoming Worship Comittee meeting at my church. How many songs (whether they be hymns, praise choruses, gospel songs, chants, whatever) does your congregation sing on a Sunday morning? Is there a reason for this number and does this number sit well with the congregation? Thank you […]
Rutter Gloria Full Orchestra
Listers:Is anyone aware of an available recording of the Rutter Gloria with FULL ORCHESTRA. Everything I have and can find is the organ / brass version. I’m just curious to hear it while I wait on a score.Thomas
HSPVA MADRIGAL SINGERS win THE AMERICAN PRIZE
The American Prize is pleased to announce that the HSPVA MADRIGAL SINGERS, of Houston, TX, Rob Seible, conductor, is the 2010 winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance (high school division.) Congratulations. The Traverse City West Senior High School Chorale, of Traverse City, MI, placed second. The Burley Middle School Young Women’s Chorus of […]
SATB, big song, featuring an alto soloist?
We have an alto with a terrific, smooth, clean and big voice. She was the lead in our last two musicals. (ACDA All State, National Anthem singer for the Oakland A’s, etc.) I am encouraging her to also consider opera as another option in college. Do you have a favorite piece that would feature […]
Handel Choir of Baltimore Auditions for 2010-2011
Sing with us! Handel Choir is comprised of 45-50 singers who rehearse Monday evenings September through May in northern Baltimore. Choral-orchestral music is performed with professional vocal soloists and professional orchestras of period or modern instruments, depending on the repertory. The 2010-2011 season includes Handel’s Messiah, Melissa Dunphy’s Gonzales Cantata, Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, […]
Armenian Choral Music
I am wondering if any of you are familiar with or have performed Armenian choral music. I am thinking specifically about anything composed by Komitas. Where is it published and is it published in a format that would be readable for the eager but uninitiated choral director. Much thanks for your help! ascott
Choral Selections on the theme of “light”
Our 48 member community chorus is planning a concert in May 2011 with works that reflect the theme of “light”. The centerpiece will be Morton Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna”. We have a very talented group of singers, an orchestra and an audience that appreciates good choral music, regardless of the period. I would appreciate any suggestions […]
Earth, Wind (air), Water and Fire
First I would like to say how much I enjoy ChoralNet, it is one of the first emails I open daily. – Thank you to those of you put this together. Now to the purpose of this post. I am trying to put together a program on “The Four Elements: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire” […]