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Psalm 21
Could anyone direct me to the best rendition of the theme song for the Vicar of Dibley? (Psalm 21). Thanks!
Choir to Ensemble: Trend?
I’m fortunate to work for a midsize congregation in a large city. We have somewhat balanced our books and we are embarking on a very large building project – taking our huge mammoth old building apart, keeping some of the good architectural bits, and shrinking our square footage by three-quarters. They love music, are moving […]
Online Resources/Videos for Voice Training?
Hey all– I have an upcoming unit that I’m trying to put together for my choirs, and I really need to find some resources, especially audio and video, to help. Problem is that there is lots of this stuff available for pop technique, but not for proper classical voice training that I’ve been able to find. […]
Repertoire: Looking for an a cappella work for SATB octet
We are an a cappella SATB octet (2 voices to a part). We are in the process of planning a concert about music and would like to find a work (5 – 10 minutes long) to serve as an anchor piece. One of the members brought Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia, but a couple of us […]
looking for Bender anthem
I have been searching unsuccessfully for the Jan Bender anthem “I am the Good Shepherd.” (I’ve checked with the original publisher, usual commercial sheet music sources, internet, etc.) Does anyone have this in their choral library that would be willing to share a perusal copy with me? Many thanks.
Inventory and insurance of choral music library
We are a home school choir that rehearses at a church but stores its copies of music in the home of the music librarian. Is there anyone following a similar format that insures their choral music library (ours values at approx. $5K). Does anyone have suggestions for what to include on an Excel spreadsheet for […]
London Times says “choirs are now cool”
Once the preserve of middle-aged women with fawn footwear and frowsy hair, choirs are suddenly “in”. Across London, bright young things are as likely to be found Facebooking each other about singing practice as parties, while choirs such as Gaggle, the Funk Chorus and Harmony on Heels gain followers.
Temple Unviersity Music Alumni Breakfast-ACDA Eastern Division Conference
It’s not too late to register for the Annual Breakfast to be held at the Marriott Hotel Downtown, 13th & Market Sts. Philadelphia, PA Cost is $18.00 – check payable to Temple Music Alumni – send to Janet Yamron 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue 3C42 Philadelphia, PA 19130 See earlier notice for full details. […]
Booking Concerts
I have been given the task of booking church performances for a college choir. They have not performed outside the school for a number of years so there isn’t really isn’t a database to work with. Does anyone have any suggestions or a form letter maybe that would be appropriate to send to churches regarding […]
Has anyone recorded “Laughing Song” by Pfautsch?
Does anyone know where I might purchase a CD with the “Laughing Song” by Pfautsch? I’ve been looking for weeks and have had no luck! Thanks.