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Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and City Council Member Letitia James will announce the formation of the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, co-founded by Francisco (Frank) A. Haye, Jr. (pictured) at Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street (between Court and Adam Streets), Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, June 10.   The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir is an ensemble committed […]

I have a question for those of you who have performed the Duruflé Requiem with reduced forces. I’m using a version prepared by the composer for strings and organ (optional trumpets and harp) I have only five strings (string quartet plus bass) Some movements have no string divisi In several movements where there is divisi, […]

I was informed by one of the cantors at my church – on Mother’s Day, appropriately enough – that she found out a couple days ago she’s going ot be a mommy.  I’m interestred in finding pedagogical resources that specifically address the issue of singing while pregnant.  I suspect she will want to continue to sing for as […]

Getting stranded in Paris last month, by the volcanic eruption that grounded cross-Atlantic air traffic, was a mixed blessing for the Mountain View High School Madrigal Singers. They’d already been on the road for two grueling weeks, performing at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and Notre Dame in Paris, and were travel-weary. Back home in […]

 New work for SSA/pn  Part of larger work “Sacred Rights, Sacred Song”  3 minutes.  About women who are not allowed to pray at the same part of the Western Wall as the men and share in the spiritual richness and ceremonies. Not yet published.  Willing to share for performance for free until publication. (11 piece […]

Could anyone suggest a few pieces of music for middle school that they found worked really well?

What could the reason be for extreme case of breath on the voice and what should be done?

Taking approximately high school students to France, Belgium and England next summer.  Looking for that great nugget for the Sacred portion of our concert.  We’ve done the typical Vivaldi, Schubert, Pergolesi Magnificat…..I hate repeating when I know there are majestic works out there!  Suggestions????  I’m trying to satisfy our audiences in all three countries….  THANKS for […]

This is primarily a Spanish festival for choirs from Spain, Europe and South America, but we may have the opportunity to be a part of this with my midwestern high school choir in 2011.  Is anyone familiar with this festival?  Although the music is different than the typical choral classical repertoire that we usually prepare, […]

Testing the waters: Another community choir? I would start another choir in my area if there was interest. There is one local concert choir and a children/youth choir(s) organization in the neighbourhood. I would like to start something outside the box – maybe a choir that doesn’t dress all in black or black and white, […]