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Hi, I’m starting a show choir next year at a small school.  I have a few questions about costumes.   For those of you who have run show choirs before…do you expect the kids to pay for their dresses/guys outfits?  If not, do you have the kids fundraise for them?  Or how do you pay […]

I’m looking for labels that will stick to Gamble choral music storage boxes.  Gamble lables stick well, but they aren’t designed for computer printers.  I’ve tried several types of generic mailing labels, but they do not stick.  Any suggestions (besides glue sticks and tape)?

I am trying to find out who holds the US copyright to this piece.  Does anyone have a contact with the composer or with a publisher representing the composer?   Thanks,   Clayton Parr DePaul University Chicago, IL

Peter,   When I was in grad school, I was put in charge of the University Chorus, the non-audition group that was comprised of a variety of students, from those who couldn’t sing at all to those who could and wanted to sing but couldn’t fit any of the other ensembles into their schedule.  It […]

 A few times I have had students hear a piece once or sightread it once and then say, ” I don’t like this piece!” or something similar in nature.   How do you respond to this kind of statement?

Hello,   Please complete the following survey for my research class this semester.  Thanks.  http://skylight.wsu.edu/s/ee4f5571-f681-4e45-a946-5d43665cd936.srv   Marvetta,

Hi, I have a student who is thinking that choral conducting may be her career path.  She is a fine pianist and is taking voice lessons. She is in my advanced choir and is starting the college application process.   I am not too familiar with California programs, which is her preference.  Can you give […]

You have a wonderful opportunity to teach healthy singing and give the singers a great choral experience. Keep that as your focus, rather than putting on an impressive show. This will be difficult, given your “very fine private high school”, but for now you have the advantage of lower public expectations than the “A” choir. If […]

In high school I sang an excerpt (Good Tidings to the Meek) from Thompson’s Requiem – does anyone know where I can get a recording of the complete Requiem?  I’ve only found small excerpts. Does anyone perform this work?

I have been hired recently at a very fine private high school to direct their newly created 45 member “B” choir.  I am loving the challenge and the kids, but I do find some inherent problems. I could use some advice.  First  hurdle is that there are very few strong singers (virtually none).  The cream […]