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Greetings!   I wonder whether anyone has the text of Robert Shaw’s wonderful speech at the ACDA national convention in (I think) 1998? How can I get this transcript? He had important things to say about music and worship, and I would like to read it again and refer to it.   Thanks for your help.   […]

I am associated with a medium size Christian Liberal Arts College of approx. 4,000 students.  The Music Department is evaluating the way in which they use music ensembles for touring.  If you teach at a similar size Liberal Arts college, either Christian or non, would you be willing to answer a few questions? 1.  Size of […]

Colleagues:  I just got a note from a former student.  She and her mother are singing in a community choir that’s planning the Mozart Requiem for Fall, and apparently will be using Austro-German Latin.  She asks me whether I know of any good recording with that pronunciation, and I promised that I’d ask.  (Yes, I know […]

As part of my on-going work to recruit and retain young men in my high school choral program, I’m considering beginning an extra-curricular guy’s group in the Fall.  Starting with more popular acapella and accompanied literature, the plan is to slowly move into more serious music so that they can compete at Solo/Ensemble festival and, […]

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PHOENIX CHORALE AWARDED $100,000 GRANT FROM SUNDOME PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION Grant to fund four years of Phoenix Chorale’s West Valley Concert Series (Phoenix, AZ) Hot on the heels of a very successful spring fund drive that netted over $40,000, the Phoenix Chorale has just been awarded a grant from the Sundome Performing Arts […]

We are looking for ideas for some up-tempo selections to add to our holiday season concert about Peace. Any suggestions? Jane Hamilton Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus

Hi all,   I’m in a developing program with about 20 students and am looking for some baccalaureate ideas.  I’ve done the following songs in past years: Friends (Michael W. Smith) arr. Emerson On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)   Some other pieces I’ve looked at are This Day arr. Shaw and You’ll Never Walk Alone.    Does […]

Our ensemble has been asked to perform as part of a Tridentine Solemn High Mass. Does anyone have suggestions for a mass setting from the 14th-16th centuries for treble voices?   Thanks,   Dana Taylor

I am looking for a really great SATB setting of Nettleton (Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing) A cappella or accompanied, either way. Any suggestions? Ray Klemchuk First Congregational Church of Western Springs (IL)

I am looking for music suitable to a them – Messages.  I am looking for music related to any form of communication – letters, messages, missives or music that has a message.  Any ideas are welcome.   Kenneth D. Williams Director of Choral Activities Texas A&M University-Kingsville