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 Hi Choral Colleagues,   I am considering use of two Finnish pieces for women’s choir by Anna-Mari Kahara late next season but would like to know the meaning of the text before I go to the expense (and long wait) of ordering them.  All I know right now is the translation of the titles. Does […]

…this evening, completely by accident, I discovered that there have been many posts about Mellnas’ work, Aglepta, and that the phrase, Aglaria Pidhol garia Ananus Qepta, was being discussed.   I am not completey sure about this, but i have heard that, in Italy this expression is said to be an…”incanto”, an ancient European magical […]

Dear Listers,   I’m looking for orchestrated choral repertoire for both SSA and SATB voicing for an upcoming holiday “pops” concert. I’d love to hear your great ideas!   Cheers, Brian Clissold, Artistic Director Fort Wayne Children’s Choir  

 Does anyone know of a treble arrangement for the Hallelujah Chorus? 2-4 part writing is fine.

Performing artists needed for newly formed Madrigal Dinner Group. Performances three times a year – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, May Day.  Collaborating artists are sought to help develop the product and be involved in the performance.  Contact 

Hi all, I’m just trying to plan ahead here for next year and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for Veteran’s Day songs that have worked well for MS and HS choir.    For 9-12 I’ve done the following for the past 2 years:   This Land is Your Land arr. Ades (Guys get […]

Hi all,   I put in a post awhile ago for Baccalaureate songs and was wondering if anyone has any tried and true graduation tunes SAB that they’ve used that the kids have enjoyed.  I let my 8th grade students vote on 3 songs.  So, I’m looking for songs SAB for MS and HS graduation.  Please let […]

Hello All,   I sing at a local Lutheran church as a paid soloist, and as I am pursuing a B.M. in Music Education, the music minister of the church suggested some time ago that I form a small ensemble to work with privately to gain some teaching/conducting experience. Now that Summer has come, I’ve got […]

As artists, most of us are aware of the delicate balance that exists between being true to one’s art and meeting the desires of our audiences. However, these two philosophies need not be in opposition to each other. I feel that is important for all of us to create ways to unite these goals as […]

Does anyone out there have a UC approved honor’s choir? We are looking to incorporate an honor’s component into our choral program (as well as orchestra, theater and dance) and I’m having a hard time finding other high schools where it already exists. My google searches come up with too many “Honor Choir” hits to […]