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ChoralNet, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
December 28, 2009 Members present: Frank Albinder, Ian Bullen, Philip Copeland, James Feiszli (chair), Dean Ekberg, Tom Tropp I. The final merger outline, previously circulated via email, was reviewed for final approval. The following issues were discussed. a. Is there still a need for a ChoralNet Board if it simply becomes a subcommittee […]
Unison sacred pieces for small choir,
My volunteer choir currently consists of 3 sop. 3 alti, 1 very elderly bass and 1 tenor who can sing occasionally. Most are good readers (except the bass, who really has difficulty learning anything new). I have been working with them many years and they can sing beautifully in unison. I welcome any suggestions for selections […]
Job Descriptions
Where may I find job descriptions for Music Director, Choir Director, Administrative Assistant? Are there any on here?
Financial Relationship between community choirs and professional orchestras
For almost 40 years, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, a regional professional orchestra, has had a cooperative relationship with the Dubuque Chorale. The Chorale performs twice annually with the orchestra. In December, the Chorale sings three “Holiday Pops” concerts on the Symphony’s season. In the spring, the two organizations combine forces to perform a major choral/orchestral […]
Percentage of participation in churches
If any of you who are involved in church programs could respond to me, ether privately, or in the forum, with the percentage of members attending any particular service that are participating in the special music (i.e., as choir members, bell groups, orchestra members or soloists), I would be very appreciative. I think I recall […]
Church Choir Spring Program Ideas
Hi, I’m looking for ideas for a spring program for my church choir. We usually present an Easter cantata the week before or after Easter but this year our program will be in May instead. Do you know of any non-Easter satb cantatas? Or do any of you have ideas for a program with Scripture […]
Gawthrop Behold this mystery accompaniment
I’m interested in this lovely piece but am wondering if it can be performed with organ instead of chamber orchestra. Our space and resources are limited but our organ and organist are exceptional.
Developing the Choir from Scratch
So I have a situation: I am in my second year as the Middle School Youth Choir Director at my church and it is still in its beginning stages. The problem is that I only have two (about to have four) in my choir/ensemble/etc. I would at least like 8 to 10 singers in this […]
Five great trees of Ireland by Paolo Ugoletti
You could see the last Enrico Imbalzano’s video on Paolo Ugoletti’s Five great trees of Ireland for male voices performed by Coenobium Vocale, Maria Dal Bianco director, on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GndJEOCnCzg I hope you’ll enjoy the video Paolo
Help: Looking for I Sing the Body Electric from FAME
A High School group of mine really wants to sing the SATB of I Sing the Body Electric from FAME. I know this is no longer in print, but I am wondering if someone has a copy for me to look at – I appreciate any and all help! Thank you very much, Matthew […]