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VOCAL COACHING PROGRAM January 2020

The Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus, a 45 voice, non-professional men’s singing ensemble is pleased to announce the beginning of a Vocal Coaching program for the Chorus beginning in our current season. The Coaching Program differs from a section leader program or vocal soloist program in its emphasis on the roles of modeling, teaching and supporting our singers.

The Chorus, by implementing this section coaching program, hopes to
-provide consistent, week to week musical leadership and encouragement
-attract and assist new singers
-complement the work of the music director and accompanist
-support musical growth and vocal health

We ask our coaches to
-model and demonstrate excellent vocal, musical and ensemble skills
-prepare music in advance of rehearsals
-build a trusting, productive relationship within the section
-fully participate in the life of the Chorus
-provide musical direction: section rehearsals, individual help
-advise and collaborate with the music director and accompanist

Our coaches rehearse and perform with the Chorus but do not serve as soloists.

The Saengerfest rehearses most Mondays, September through the second week in June 7-9:30 pm at First Parish Church in Weston Massachusetts.

For more information about this program, please contact Boston Saengerfest Music Director Tom Berryman

Click Here to Submit Your Proposal

ACDA members and members of associated professional organizations are invited to submit proposals for interest sessions for the upcoming ACDA Voices United Conference to be held at George Mason University on August 6-8, 2020. As we focus on our united voices and areas of commonality, we are particularly interested in sessions that allow the presenter to highlight the elements of their expertise that can be applied in a variety of choral situations.

Please submit your proposal by March 1, 2020.

To apply, please complete the Google Form linked above. You will need to provide a Session Title, Session Description (200 – 300 words) and a presenter bio (100-200 words).

Sessions we might like to see include:

Sacred Music Members:
Working with the volunteer chorus
Developing musicianship skills in the volunteer chorus
Strategic planning, repertoire and otherwise

Secondary Education Members:
Recruiting for your choral program
Score Study to guide your rehearsal
World Music
Diversity and Inclusivity in Choral Programs

Community Choirs Members:
Achieving excellence/artistry in 2 hours a week
Recruiting/auditioning for the community choir
Marketing and/or funding the community choir

Voice Teachers:
Building the Voice in the Choral Setting
How to use warm-ups effectively

More information about Voices United is available on our webpage.

Click Here for the Voices United Webpage

The Mendelssohn Glee Club of NYC is looking for men of all voice types in preparation for its May 12, 2020 concert.

The Club, a men’s chorus founded in 1866, rehearses Monday evenings on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Our concerts, which take place near Lincoln Center, are free and open to the public, and are followed by a champagne reception that includes snacks, raffles, and a sing-along.

To arrange an audition call conductor Gene Wisoff at 212-362-8550. For additional information go to www.mgcnyc.org.

Performers:
Greg Gilpin, Composer/Conductor
Janet Galván, Guest Conductor
Nuria Fernández Herranz, Guest Conductor

Program:
Gilpin: Music for Middle School Voices
Composer/Conductor Greg Gilpin leads a performance of Music for Middle School Voices featuring a World Premiere of a brand new work.
Galván & Herranz: Music for Women’s Voices

DCINY welcomes back composer-conductor Greg Gilpin with a program comprised of original works for youth singers. Conductors Janet Galván and Nuria Fernández Herranz lead an all-female chorus with works by Eva Ugalde, Juan Manuel Conejo and the world premiere of a work by composer Jim Papoulis. Steve Acciani directs the Diamond Bar Wind Ensemble from Diamond Bar, California.

The Brattleboro Concert Choir (https://bmcvt.org/brattleboro-concert-choir/) is auditioning new singers of all voice parts to join us for our Spring 2020 concert cycle. Repertoire will include music of Herbert Howells, J.S. Bach, Maria Guinand, and Isabella Leonarda.

The Concert Choir rehearses 7-9pm on Wednesday evenings at the Brattleboro Music Center (72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, VT 05301). Auditions will be held in the evening on Wednesday January 22, with rehearsals beginning Wednesday January 29. Contact with questions, or to schedule an audition.

Performers: Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall Deke Sharon, Director and Host Girls Quartet Face Vocal Band Program: Hooked On a Feeling Just The Way You Are Oh, What a Beautiful Morning Ain’t Too Proud to Beg And other arrangements by Deke Sharon DCINY presents a celebration of contemporary a cappella music. The sixth annual event at Carnegie Hall features arranger, producer, and conductor Deke Sharon leading arrangements from Pitch Perfect, Disney classics, the American pop lexicon and more. The performance includes surprise celebrity guests along with singers from around the world. Tickets On Sale Now! $20 – $100