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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 […]

 As a younger singer auditioning for choirs (university, community, church, paid) I often look at the audition requirements and see that artistic directors often ask for something that displays less soloistic singing, and that rather focuses on your ability to be a good choral singer. I definitely understand what this means, but I’m not sure […]

 Friends – I lead (among other things) a small church youth choir of about 12-14 kids.   I feel that their focus and enthusiasm has been very weak, and also feel that the goal of a tour would be one of the best bonding experiences we could do. (If you disagree, I welcome your thoughts!)   Our […]

Vancouver’s Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Zakresky as Assistant Conductor. A recent graduate of the MMA program in Choral Conducting at Yale University, Kevin was born in Saskatchewan and grew up in northern British Columbia.  He attended the University of British Columbia, where he received a BMus in […]

Park Avenue Christian Church 200th Anniversary Composition Competition Receipt Deadline: September 1, 2010 Prize: $2,000, Performance in New York City   To celebrate its 200th Anniversary, the Park Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) invites composers to submit unperformed, unpublished compositions for SATB choir and either organ or chamber ensemble up to 8 minutes in […]

Dear Listers,   I have just accepted a position at the American University in Beirut.  The choir has recently gotten it’s feet wet with international touring through an exchange with a school in England, and I think they are ready for a more substantial tour.  Does anyone have any information on companies that have experience […]

 Does anyone have an opinion of this song?  Someone recommended it to me for my Women’s Chamber Singers (HS) but I can’t find any information on the piece. I’d love to learn more about  it before ordering.  Thanks

In Conversations with Joseph Flummerfelt: Thoughts on Conducting, Music, and Musicians, Donald Nally presents a window into the mind and heart of one of America’s most celebrated and distinguished choral conductors. Through questions from Nally, his former student, Flummerfelt provides a captivating narrative tracing his formative years and influences, his most important artistic collaborations, and his […]

I am in desperate need of help in arranging Middle School Choir scheduling for the 2010-2011 school year. Our current schedule is 6th-8th grade students meet daily for 42 minutes. Students currently follow block scheduling.   My delima is though my job title is general music, my administration has instructed me to teach choir. Unfortuantely […]