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“Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & Organ New York, NY (For Release 08.19.24) — New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, launches its 2024-25 season with SOUNDSCAPES, […]

Autumnal Music Contributing Editor: Jonathan Campbell   As we move into Autumn Air and begin dreaming of pumpkin spice, consider some seasonal musical flavors.     Light of Late NovemberSATB div. a cappellaDale Trumbore Difficulty: “Light of Late November” sets Barbara Crooker’s poem Praise Song, which describes in vivid detail the simple beauty of an […]

How many carols can be combined with the Pachelbel Canon bass line?  Composer-arranger Paul Ayres offers three possible answers! Version I lasts 2’45” and quotes 18 carols Version II is 3’45” and features 25 carols Version III takes 8’45” and includes 86 carols (including Rutter’s Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, by kind permission of the composer)   […]

Caritas Vocal Ensemble is a 12-voice mixed volunteer chamber ensemble with a wide repertoire and high musical level, dedicated to serving our community through moving and interesting programming and partnerships with local non-profit organizations. Open position for a Bass singer for the coming season (and beyond) Ideal candidates will have excellent ensemble musicianship and the […]

The William Baker Festival Singers, an award winning 50-voice semi-professional chorale based in Kansas City, is auditioning singers for the 2024-2025 concert season.  Qualified singers in all voices parts will be considered, but primary openings are Alto II, Bass I and Bass II.  Highlights of the season include performances with professional orchestra and soloists of […]

Join the MUSYCA Community Chorale for the 2024-2025 Season! The MUSYCA Community Chorale is seeking the finest volunteer choral singers who are passionate about performing exceptional music. Our ensemble is dedicated to enhancing vocal technique and presenting outstanding performances of sophisticated choral repertoire. The Chorale meets weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00pm in Granada Hills, […]

Dear Choral Friends,  August 28 is Anthony Silvestri’s birthday, the talented poet behind masterpieces like Whitacre’s “Sleep”, Gjeilo’s “Tundra.” His collaborations with the world’s greatest composers have shaped the choral legacy of the last century. Anthony and I have teamed up five times, and I’m thrilled to offer you a special opportunity to celebrate his […]

The Assabet Valley Mastersingers welcomes interested vocalists, including high school juniors and seniors,  to attend an Open Rehearsal. An audition is required to join, but vocal training is not essential. Basic musicianship, a good musical ear, and a dedication and a love for the choral classics is a must. OPEN REHEARSALS FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON: […]

An opportunity for tenor soloist and auditions for SATB in the auditioned adult choir in Scottsdale, the Carolyn Eynon Singers,  for  Sunday, November 17, 2024 performance of Hagenberg’s ILLUMINARE with orchestra, will be held August 20 from 6;30- 9;00pm at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church on Scottsdale Road. Rehearsals begin Sept 3 and continue every […]

Here is a song about a beloved feline friend — Shadow — to help us celebrate International Cat Day (Aug 8).  It was inspired by a poem that my brother Adam wrote about the life and death of our very first cat, Shadow (1964-1981). This SATB (no div) song features an intro and outro imitating […]