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My middle school chorus is singing a “Sanctus.” How should I teach them to sing/sound out these Latin words: “qui” and “venit?” We THANK YOU!

Hey guys,   I am currently a college student and am beginning my search for graduate studies in the choral field (likely a choral conducting degree). I was wondering what schools you felt had the best graduate programs and choral programs. I’ve been looking at Florida schools since I am considering living there at some point […]

Mendelssohn’s “Hear my Prayer” is usually performed with organ or piano – Mendelssohn made a version for full orchestra too. But does anyone know of, or has anyone made their own, arrangement for choir with strings (or strings and organ)? There are no woodwinds or brass in my upcoming concert!    Any help much appreciated. […]

Piers Morgan hit the buzzer before she had even completed the first line of the power ballad You Raise Me Up, as did Simon Cowell. The third judge, Amanda Holden, hung on until she reached the chorus.   Czikai is so aggrieved at her treatment – and in particular at what she sees as the […]

 Dear Colleagues,   I am planning a concert entitled “American Roots” — a celebration of musical genres that take their roots in North America. It’s a very exciting yet understandably daunting task for me, and I hope to get your expert advice.  Here is what I have so far:  first part of the concert: Will […]

 How does the Arabian Passion According to J.S. Bach featuring Arab musicians, two jazz saxophonists, a string quartet and a Lebanese singer grab you? The Arabian Passion is the brainchild of Vladimir Ivanoff, who is the Bulgarian founder and music director of the culture straddling ensemble Sarband. Ivanoff sees parallels between the story of occupation and persecution in the Middle East […]

Hello, I have been having some difficulty finding a downloadable choral arrangements of My Favorite things. Does anyone have the 2.part  (at least i believe it is a 2-part treble?)arrangement by Anita Kerr that i could have in pdf format or something? Or do you know where i can purchase it digitally? ? I believe it […]

Amid the desperation and despair in earthquake-ravaged Port-au-prince, musicians from Haiti’s national chorus, jazz band and philharmonic gave their first post-quake concert. The musicians were able to rescue some instruments from the rubble, and they held the concert in the devastated neighborhood of Bell Aire to bring hope to the displaced.   Audio report on […]

The state of Kansas and my local school district are looking at unfortunate and drastic cuts to public education.  I teach both middle and high school choir in a smaller district (500 students in the high school) and have always enjoyed a great deal of administrational and financial support.  I’m fearing the worst for the […]

Does anyone have any experience paying for performance fees for a one hour composition for choir, solos and orchestra? How about Meet-the-Composer fees? Is there a general fee schedule?