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The American Prize is pleased to announce that the HSPVA MADRIGAL SINGERS, of Houston, TX, Rob Seible, conductor, is the 2010 winner of The American Prize in Choral Performance (high school division.) Congratulations. The Traverse City West Senior High School Chorale, of Traverse City, MI, placed second. The Burley Middle School Young Women’s Chorus of […]

We have an alto with a terrific, smooth, clean and big voice. She was the lead in our last two musicals. (ACDA All State, National Anthem singer for the Oakland A’s, etc.) I am encouraging her to also consider opera as another option in college.   Do you have a favorite piece that would feature […]

Sing with us! Handel Choir is comprised of 45-50 singers who rehearse Monday evenings September through May in northern Baltimore. Choral-orchestral music is performed with professional vocal soloists and professional orchestras of period or modern instruments, depending on the repertory. The 2010-2011 season includes Handel’s Messiah, Melissa Dunphy’s Gonzales Cantata, Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, […]

 I am wondering if any of you are familiar with or have performed Armenian choral music. I am thinking specifically about anything composed by Komitas. Where is it published and is it published in a format that would be readable  for the eager but uninitiated choral director. Much thanks for your help! ascott

Our 48 member community chorus is planning a concert in May 2011 with works that reflect the theme of “light”. The centerpiece will be Morton Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna”. We have a very talented group of singers, an orchestra and an audience that appreciates good choral music, regardless of the period. I would appreciate any suggestions […]

First I would like to say how much I enjoy ChoralNet, it is one of the first emails I open daily. – Thank you to those of you put this together.    Now to the purpose of this post. I am trying to put together a program on “The Four Elements: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire” […]

Does anyone have access to this piece? I have a customer who would like a copy and it is out of print at Hal Leonard.     Thank you, Vera Kleinhenz Music Mart Albuquerque, NM 1-800-545-6204  ext 714

I need fairly short settings of the Agnus Dei from the 20th or 21st centuries for satb choir, with organ or a cappella.  The Agnus from short masses by Bryan Kelly and Grayston Ives work well.  Other suggestions?

Fast on the heals of a successful 2009-2010 season culminating with a June concert in Chicago under the direction of John Rutter, St. Charles Singers are preparing to hear some new voices.  2010-2011 will bring 4 concerts to the Chicagoland area including the next two concerts in the Mozart Journey.  For more information or to […]

I have a world-class operatic baritone in town who has volunteered to sing at my church.  I’d like him to do something with my choir.  I’m looking for suggestions.  It could be a short work or he could be soloist as part of a (somewhat) larger work.  As to the liturgical conditions, he will be with us […]