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I have recently started working with a Commnity Women’s Chorus, and unfortunately, there is not enough time to work with each individual on breath support and phonation.  The issue is particularly noticable in the soprano section…pinching off the voice on an “F” and anything above the staff and pushing the pitch insanely sharp.  We have […]

Hi!  My church choir is doing the Roger Ames Choral Reflection on Amazing Grace.  There is a very powerful alleluia section which unfortunately has to be tweaked during lent.  Does anyone have a suggestion on a text (Latin or otherwise, I’m not picky) that will fit and keep the somewhat triumphant feel?  I dont want […]

Hello, Choralnet has been a great help before, so I am trying my luck again.  We are planning to sing a mass by Palestrina (for TTBB), a missa sine nomine, called ‘Mantuana’.  I can’t seem to find any information about that mass.  So is there anyone out there who can tell me more about this mass ?  Is there any […]

I’m looking for a Spanish choral Prayer Response – preferably set to a Mexican or Spanish tune or original Mexican-style tune…not just one of the “traditional” prayer responses translated into Spanish.   I would like it to be short (4 to 12 meausres) that could be sung in either Spanish or English.   I am also interested in […]

Colleagues,   I have a senior who has been struggling with vocal problems. She desperately wants to continue singing, but at this point she does have something on the cords. She’s trying to figure out what to do about college, etc. I’m trying to figure out what to advise her. The doc she saw yesterday […]

This topic is just for fun! If you could only perform, teach, conduct  and /or listen to one piece of choral music for the rest of your days, what would it be?  Mine is a no brainer for me – Durufle’s Requiem.  No cheating – only pick ONE!   Mary Jane Phillips

Hi all,   Has anyone performed the Lang Little Match Girl Passion? I would like to hear any insights into how hard or easy it was to prepare, whether the rental materials were good and easy to procure, expense of the materials, etc.   Thanks,   Paul Carey www.paulcarey.net

This is a different way to listen to the Vierne Mass which has been admirably recorded by some wonderful choirs already.  For this recording we have recreated the context in which it was originally sung : a solemn high Mass with all the Propers in what was known in France as a Concert Mass.    […]

My middle school chorus is singing a “Sanctus.” How should I teach them to sing/sound out these Latin words: “qui” and “venit?” We THANK YOU!

Hey guys,   I am currently a college student and am beginning my search for graduate studies in the choral field (likely a choral conducting degree). I was wondering what schools you felt had the best graduate programs and choral programs. I’ve been looking at Florida schools since I am considering living there at some point […]