2020 marks the end of the Centennial Year of noted 20th Century American choral composer and educational conductor, the late Jacob Avshalomov. In recognition, his heirs (sons David and Daniel, and Jacob’s wife Doris, who will turn 100 this year) invite choruses to consider for their 2020 season Jacob’s best-known choral work, “Tom o’Bedlam.” Written […]
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Choral Composition Consulting
A new initiative by Dr. Harold Rosenbaum, one of America’s leading authorities on contemporary choral music. About Choral Composition Consulting: Since the initial look of your score, including size of notes, and general layout needs to make a favorable and lasting impression upon potential conductors, Dr. Rosenbaum will offer comments and suggestions, with the goal […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 28: Friday, September 28, 2018
“Where Can I Turn For Peace?”
by Joleen G. Meredith
Arr. Dwight Bigler
Text by Emma Lou Thayne
SSAA div, a cappella
The Voice of the Very Young Child: Birth to 5 Years Part 2: The Physical Ability to Sing
What are the basic requirements needed for children to learn to sing? The physical ability to sing depends on the degree of normal and healthy development of the vocal mechanism (larynx, vocal folds, breathing apparatus), and on one’s neuro-biological ability to process music pitch.
Anyone who has heard a child improvise melodies from the crib knows it is a precious sound. Little ones can babble repetitive songs with pitch accuracy as early as the age of ten months. It’s likely these children have been sung to and/or have heard singing frequently during the pre-birth and early infant years.
Looking for SATB a cappella holiday pieces?
If anyone is still looking for a couple of “light” SATB choral pieces for the holidays, consider Clare Shore’s Three a cappella Carols, published by E.C. Schirmer. To Listen: http://www.clareshore.com/3carols.htm To Order: Canticle Distributors (canticledistributing.com) or Sheetmusicplus.com: (http://bit.ly/1VryzvM) “Suitable for small or large choruses, Clare Shore’s ‘Three a cappella Carols’ utilize traditional English texts in […]
Robert Applebaum wins 2018 Illinois-ACDA Choral Composition Contest
The winner of the 2018 Illinois-ACDA Choral Composition Contest is Robert Applebaum of Menlo Park, California, for his marvelous piece for SSAA choir, “Rain Music”. In addition to a cash prize of $1,000, Mr. Applebaum had his winning composition performed and recorded by all of the attendees at the IL-ACDA 2018 Summer Retreat this past […]