Ember to Host Auditions in NYC and New Jersey for its Critically Acclaimed Choral Ensemble Appointment Auditions Now Available in August and September New York, NY- Ember, (Dr. Deborah Simpkin King, Founding Artistic Director) the critically acclaimed choral ensemble of Ember Choral Arts (formerly Schola Cantorum on Hudson) will hold auditions by appointment on August […]
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Modulating/Adjusting to a New Era: Collaboration and Flexibility at a Church Music Conference
Welcome to this summer series on questions and possibilities for a new era in our personal lives, professional lives, the choral landscape, and in society! I’m so glad you’re here for the journey. For over 50 years, the Worship and Music Conference at Montreat has inspired attendees. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM), […]
Leading Voices: Adjusting to the New Dynamics
“Hey Susan, your work in choir this year was outstanding – thank you for a great year” In disbelief of what I just wrote in Susan’s yearbook, I looked up and said, “You did such a great job this year in and really grew as a musician, congratulations! You know, considering everything we went through, […]
Stories of Newness: Healing and Reimagining with Remel Derrick
Like many music educators, Remel Derrick (high school choir teacher at Abilene High School and choral composer– find his music here) found out about his school closing the week of spring break in March 2020. They were given a week to adjust and then made the switch to virtual. During remote teaching, his students recorded […]
Intonation, Part 1
Choral music as we knew it will resume and endure, even if it’s next month or next year. But, there can be no doubt that a year of virtual singing has impacted the choral sound. Choral conductors will need to help their choirs rediscover their listening and intonation skills. Fortunately, Graphite has an excellent resource […]
Modulating/Adjusting to a New Era: Transitions in Music, Part 2 of 2
The last time we left off, the Philadelphia-based PhilHarmonia Chamber Choir planned to premiere a brand-new, historically significant piece called Remember the Ladies by composer Dr. Melissa Dunphy in November 2020. This commission was in collaboration with the Museum of the American Revolution and all were excited. Unfortunately, just as plans were underway, COVID struck. […]