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Choir loft chairs
We are replacing loft chairs. We want wood, with cushioned seats. Sturdiness and longevity are important. Any suggestions? I don’t want to spend the $ for Wenger Symphony chairs. Other ideas?
doable fundraisers for a small, young group
Hi – I am in need of fundraising ideas for a new community school chorus. This is a small group of students who would probably not be comfortable performing singing “Valentines” in pairs, but this might be possible for the entire group. At this point, every little bit of money helps, so we are […]
Repertoire for SATB Choir, violin and viola
Friends, I have two wonderful string players in the mixed ensemble that I would like to feature on our Spring tour. Do you have any repertoire suggestions for SATB choir, violin and viola? The work can be with or without keyboard. Thanks in advance for your wisdom! Dr. Frank Eychaner Colorado Christian University Lakewood, […]
Eastern Europe/Russia tour
I am interested in taking my group to Eastern Europe, specifically Estonia and Russia. Does anyone know of a tour company with good resources in this area? Any good ideas for venues, excursions? Any things to avoid? Thomas Kim Rowan University
Wayland Rogers new publication
“Gentle Words”, a Shaker song arranged for mixed chorus a cappella by Wayland Rogers has just been released by Alliance Music Publications.
Length of Concert
I am currently involved in a discussion with my executive board of my community chorus as to what the appropriate length is for a concert. We are a community chorus with a 23 year history that performs three concerts a year and typically have 14 weeks to prepare each concert. We charge $15 admission for […]
Suggestions or ideas for a concert on the theme ‘Ave’
I am planning a concert of a cappella music based on the theme – Ave – Hail, as in Ave Maria, Ave Verum etc. Your thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated. The Tudor Choristers is an SATB choir, happily dividing to 8 or more parts. They are competent singers so the music can be […]
Unstaged performances of “Amahl and the Night Visitors”
Greetings, I am engaged in some research for a choral director who has the following question: “I would be interested in knowing if anyone has ever presented an Amahl and the Night Visitors unstaged, but with ballet dancers doing the ‘action,’ and vocal soloists and chorus providing the ‘live’ music.” If you have […]
Haydn’s Creation
We are scheduled to present Haydn’s Creation in May. Cannot afford a full orchestra. Is there a smaller orchestra version, perhaps with organ available? Or are there any other suggestions. Thanks.