Latest Community Posts
Wordless passages
I’d be grateful if any experienced choral directors or singers would share their views on this question: In wordless vocal passages, do you particularly like or dislike: a) “ah” b) “oh” c) “oooo” (rhymes with “who”) d) humming Thanks for sharing any insights.
Carmina Burana
What is the easiest and most efficient way to learn/teach Carmina Burana to a community chorus. I could use some tips, and identification of areas, that I would need to pay particular attention to. This will be a fast learn.
Performance of dotted rhythms in Sanctus of B Minor Mass
Years ago, when I was first researching this performance practice, I thought I had checked this group for knowledge of this topic, but I cannot find any posts. A colleague and myself have differing opinions about whether these dotted rhythms would have been/should be performed as triplets when they occur, both in the instruments and […]
The Western Wind Vocal Sextet Presents My Funny Valentine – Love! Silly, Sexy, Sacred on February 13
The Western Wind vocal sextet will present My Funny Valentine – Love! Silly, Sexy, Sacred on Tuesday, February 13 @ 7:30 PM at St Michael’s Church Recital Hall, 225 West 99th Street in Manhattan. The program celebrates Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras with Love Songs from the 16th through the 21st centuries by Monteverdi, Billings, […]
Music in The Alps Festival
Choral Music Program in a comprehensive music program. For more information: www.MUSICintheALPS.com
New “Black is the Color” for SSAA by Robert Frazier from Colla Voce Music
NEW RELEASE: Robert Frazier’s popular arrangement of “Black is the Color” is now available in SSAA. With the original SATB setting being widely used for high school all-state choirs and similar festivals, this new SSAA setting is sure to be a big hit. With a piano accompaniment that serves as more than just an accompaniment […]
A Few of Our Favourite Musicals: Children’s Voice Camps
Ages 8–10 1-Week March Break Session: March 12 – 16 | $350 (CAD) 2-Week Summer Session: July 16–27 | $700 (CAD) Explore songs from your favourite musicals in this children’s voice camp. Sing selections from Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Lion King, and more! Learn songs, choreographed movements, and how to design […]
Sicily Choral Institute
We are pleased to announce the inaugural season of the Sicily Choral Institute (July 19-27, 2018), an intensive summer workshop for singers and conductors led by Jerry Blackstone, Director of Choral Activities and Chair of the Conducting Department at the University of Michigan. Please visit www.sicilychoralinstitute.com for more information and to apply.