(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “When Oren Brown and Richard Westenberg Speak . . . I Listen!” by Brown Bradley) Question 4: What exercises should a vocal warm-up include? RW: For myself, a vocal warm-up period should first warm-up the brain, the ear; with amateur choirs, I use physical warm-ups such […]
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KUSC and LA Master Chorale Announce Two-Year Broadcast Partnership Extension
The Los Angeles Master Chorale – the renowned resident choir of Walt Disney Concert Hall led by Artistic Director Grant Gershon – and KUSC (91.5 FM) – the largest and most listened to classical public radio station in the country – have announced they are extending their broadcast partnership for two seasons, with 14 of the […]
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Timothy Powell
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Timothy Powell 1. “All That Hath Life & Breath Praise Ye the Lord!” Rene Clausen. Mark Foster Music MF0223 A vibrant, celebratory treatment of Psalms 96 and 22, which transforms into the beloved “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” hymn featuring the Lobe den Herren tune, before […]
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Geoffrey Boers
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Geoffrey Boers 1. “Spirited Light.” Jake Runestad. JR Music 0041 Inspired rhythmic writing meets kaleidoscopic harmony as a sonic depiction of the title. Runestad employs various compositional and vocal techniques to create a constant sense of upward motion. 2. “Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences.” Henry Purcell. […]
Six New “Amens” by Daniel E Gawthrop
Church choir directors who make regular use of a sung Amen in their services know how quickly these can become stale. Here is a set of six brand new Amens for SATB chorus by Daniel E Gawthrop which can add a fresh sparkle to your service. Of only moderate difficulty and ranging from four to […]
Building Skills 7
More from Daniel Coyle: Tip#10 “Honor the Hard Skills" From Coyle: "As you probably recognize, most talents are not exclusively hard skills or soft skills, but rather a combination of the two. For example, think of a violinist's precise finger placement to play a series of notes (a hard skill) and her ability to […]