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4th Annual Choral Composition Competition   Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2010 Prize: $1,000.00 and at least two performances by Meistersingers Archival recording for winner’s use toward publishing Possible commercial recording by Meistersingers There is a $25.00 entry fee Submission Guidelines: Complete Competition Submission Form (can be downloaded from www.meistersingers.org) Original Composition for 4-8 part a […]

CANTATICA, Allentown, PA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Scullion as Chair of its newly formed Board of Directors. Ms. Scullion is Vice President of Heritage Investment Portfolio, LP and Central Bucks Management Services, LLC. While her past nine years have been spent in the real estate field, her career has included over 20 years experience in the […]

I am looking for piece similar to Byrd’s Haec Dies or Hassler’s Verbum Caro Factum Est for large (80 voice) capable high school choir.  I have very strong men, decent altos, and a weak soprano section.   Anyone have any suggestions?   

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 […]

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 […]

Where may I find job descriptions for Music Director, Choir Director, Administrative Assistant?  Are there any on here?

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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.