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Need advice on diction, etc, many thanks! =)
Question 1: I’m preparing a set piece called “The Thrush” for our coming Music Festival and I need some advice on the blending of some words. I wonder which is better, ” stilla ( blending still and a)” or “still a (separating the two words)” in the enclosed extract of the piece at Bar 9. […]
your core repertoire
Does your choir have a core repertoire: pieces that you keep returning to and programming again and again, and that you can pick up and polish on short notice? How large is it (how many pieces)? How do you determine what goes on the core “list”? And how do you keep the music current with your […]
Congregation Questionnaire
In an effort to do a little rethinking of our music ministry, I am in the process of designing a questionnaire for our congregation, If anyone out there has any thoughts or actual questionnaires you may have used in your own work you would be willing to share, they would be greatly appreciated. Thoughts on starting […]
Porgy and Bess Midi Files
Does anyone know where I might be able to find midi files (SATB) for all the choral selections of Porgy and Bess? Thank you in advance!
housing needed for NCACDA
Is there any female (or two or three ladies) who is (are) attending NCACDA in Minneapolis who would consider adding another female to her (their) housing list?
Advice for “morale” of Concert Choir/Intermediate group
I’ve been teaching at a private girls school for the last four years and I am noticing a trend amongst my Intermediate choir. Our department is designed with three levels of singers, a 1-semester beginning choir open to anyone (usually 30 kids), the intermediate Concert Choir (50-56 singers; auditioned freshman, girls who passed the beginning […]
Looking for Koepke’s Risen, Alleluia
Does anyone have copies of the brass parts to Koepke’s Risen, Alleluia?
Greg Pritchard, Male Soprano? on YouTube
Nessun Dorma on Britains Got Talent. YouTube. Cowell’s Cowed S
pronunciation of Latin words “patiens” and “invicem”
I am wondering the correct ecclesiastical pronunciation of two Latin words “patiens” and “invicem.” “patiens” According to the Correct Pronunciation of Latin According to Roman Usage, spelled TI will be “ti” (not “tsi”) in case of infinitive of deponent and passive verb when enlarged. It shows an example of pati-patier-patior. I am wondering the […]
Audible Pronunciation
Does anyone know where or how to find audible pronunciation for the Mozart Requiem and other Masterworks online? Thank you.