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Hello all…   I know questions about DMA recommendations have been posted more times than we can count, but I have a more specific query.  I’m interested in finding a doctoral program whose director places a strong emphasis on gestural technique.   Thoughts/ideas? 

Dear Colleagues,   Would you please share the job description of your organization’s executive director?   Eileen Chang Music Director of the New Choir www.newchoir.org

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Concert Choir has appointed Wavelyn Hine as artistic director for the 2010-2011 season, following the retirement of John E. Cheney, who has served in the post for 14 years.   Hine has been a soloist with choir and other local choral groups as well as a regular vocalist at St. […]

Does anyone know of a source for printed scores/parts for the “Misa Campesina Nicaraguense,” by Carlos Mejia Godoy? Many thanks, Dan Ratelle First Unitarian Church San Diego  

Planning for your anthem schedule? Deerwood Music has photocopyable books on offer. Buy one at $65 plus shipping and photocopy the entire contents. Our music is sung by choirs of all types in parish churches and cathedrals from Australia to the UK. Anthems, Hymn-Anthems, Celtic Hymnal, Book of Service Music: all available at www.deerwoodmusic.com

I am trying to find a few Gene Puerling arrangements that are out of print.  The first one is “One More Time, Chick Corea” for a cappella choir.  The copyright was registered with Kentfield Music, which no longer seems to exist.   Also, I am looking for anything he arranged for the Hi-Lo’s.  If anyone […]

Hello computer land people!!  I am a graduate student who will be in charge of a non-audition women’s choir next semester and I need some help picking out lit. that will work with this ensemble.  As I mentioned, they are not required to audition, so this limits my options.  The group has some good singers […]

I am 90% sure that I am going to do the Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio this year for my church choir presentation.  I cannot decide whether I should use the Latin or English text?  They are fully capable of the Latin text but I was wondering about using the English text.  Call me weird, but I […]

Hi Folks:   A former student of mine has relocated to Kenosha, WI and is seeking opportunities to sing. He is a good, although somewhat untrained tenor, very musical and has good acting skills.   Any suggestions?   Thanks,   Dana

A group of Benedictine nuns who live in complete seclusion in the South of France are set to become divas of pop after signing a deal with Universal Music, the leading record company behind Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. After a worldwide search for the finest exponents of the art of the Gregorian chant, the […]