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Hi there, everyone,   I was checking through my choral music catalogs (both church and school) from JW Pepper (thank you folks; you’re always an encouragement to me in trying to join the chorus music writer ranks) — and I noticed that in this year’s listing, I don’t see the piece “Rejoice!” (written by Jeffrey […]

Is there an online source where one might order conductor’s clothing?

I have a friend that is interested in renting out choral music, but doesn’t know what standard rates might be. Is there anywhere that  I could find a general pricing guage for such a thing? Any help would be appreciated…..

Amarillo Master Chorale, directed by Dr. Steven Weber has a new website.  Please visit them and browse through their photos and information.

I teach in a very large school with what has traditionally been a very strong Performing Arts program. Our school went to block scheduling several years ago (before I joined the team) and, quite honestly, implemented a fairly effective system. Music classes are on “mini blocks” for first and fourth block – meeting every day […]

Dear Colleagues:    I am conducting Rachmaninoff’s Vespers for the first time and was wondering if there is a IPA transcription out there.  I would also welcome a literal translation of the text!   Thank you! Ben A. Spalding

Colleagues:  Does anyone have access to Robert Evett’s 4 Marian Antiphons?  Would love to see a copy.  By extension, out of curiosity, what are your favorite sets of these texts?  Thanks, in advance, for your input. Respectfully, Deborah   Dr. Deborah Simpkin King Artistic Director and Founder, Schola Cantorum on Hudson Director and Founder, Project […]

Hello Friends,      I’m looking for a Classical Christmas Repertoire for 3 voices ( Sop, Alto, Men). Basically we have a pretty much equal numbers of sopranos and altos but our tenor and bass is very little. So im thinking for only 3 voices. Some of them can read notes but 60 percent cant read […]

I have four singing ensembles at school and am constantly updating seating/standing charts.  Does anyone know of any software for making chorus seating charts – for classroom seating and also for standing arrangements on risers?  If not software, then some computer templates compatible with MS Office and/or Open Office products?  Something like this could save […]

I’ve sung the Deo Gracias from Ceremony of Carols on several occasions with different directors, often with varying pronunciations.  I’m now approaching it with my HS chorus and am wondering if anyone knows of a “definitive” pronuciation guide.  Could anyone steer me in a direction?  A contemporary English paraphrase would help, too!  Thank you.