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Whose arrangement is the “definitive” one of Orrin Hatch’s text “Heal Our Land?”  For SATB or solo.  Thanks!  Rob

Hi, Colleagues, I have a diverse population in my choruses and I try to include music from all the countries represented in my groups at some time during their study with me. (Czech, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Taiwanese, British, French).  Most are first generation in the U.S.   Next year, I will have Persian and Turkish […]

I am looking for a collection of two part anthems edited by Hal Hopson and published by Lorenz ( I think).  My copy has disappeared and the collection is apparently out of print.  Composers included are Handel, Hopson (setting of Nettleton), and others.  Can any help me to identify the name of this collection so […]

 Friends,       I am trying to find the source for the well-known 3-part ALLELUIA round by William Boyce.  Many arrangements abound but I’d like to know where the original comes from.  My research so far has come up with nothing.       Any help will be greatly appreciated.   Walter Wells    

In 2012, the 300th birthday of Giacomo Puccini “senior” (1712-1781), the great great grandfather of the more famous opera composer of the same name, will be celebrated. Puccini “senior” was a native of Lucca, Italy and composer of a large amount of sacred Latin works for chorus and orchestra. His compositions display colorful, at times […]

Not sure if this is the proper forum for this question, but…   I’ve begun to notice some shoulder tenderness and weakness, which I attribute to conducting.  Any suggestions for good books, resources, etc. for proper exercises to strengthen and increase flexibility in my shoulders.  This is not a problem – yet – but I’d […]

I’m adding a new HS music elective to our course catalogue for next year – World Music.  Any suggestion for good text(s) and/or resources?  This will be a 12-week non-technical survey course of music around the world.  Ideas?

Aloha,   I teach in a small private school.  A year ago we purchased some wonderful Wenger Tourmaster portable risers, which have worked nicely.  Considering purchasing the back and side rails also, but it’s quite an expenditure for us.  Thoughts?

Colleagues,   I’m not making much headway in my search for music of Southern Italy for our tour. Keep sending those ideas along (and I do know of Palestrina). Latest thought – does anyone have/know of arrangements of any of the typical Neapolitan songs (‘Funiculi, Funicula”; “O Sole Mio”) for mixed choir a cappella? I […]

Dear Choral Directors,   Ergen Deda by Peter Lyondev…does anyone have word by word translation? Or, a summary what the folk song is about?  I know it’s Bulgarian, but that’s about it.  Please help me clear the clouds.