(An excerpt from the interest session “ I Want Free Money! Grants for Choirs,” presented by Chris Clark during the 2014 ACDA Eastern Division Conference) Grant writing by choral directors is often a necessary evil, deriving from the desire to see ensembles progress farther than ticket sales and dues allow. Ideally, directors should […]
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Composition Spotlight: Frozen In
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (Each week we look at one or two of the best choral works posted in the Composition Showcase here on ChoralNet. This is where we store a treasure trove of works that your choirs will love to sing and your audiences will love to hear.) Frozen In by Dale Trumbore for […]
NEW SERIES OF LENTEN RADIO CHORAL PROGRAMS
Going Beyond Words, one of the longest running choral radio shows in the United States embarks on a series of five Lenten programs this Sunday, March 9, 2014. Host Stan Schmidt will guide you through some of the finest choral music from around the world designed to enhance your seasonal listening. Going Beyond […]
Conference Morsel: Movement and Choral Artistry
(An excerpt from the interest session “Ten Keys to Unlocking Artistic Choral Performance,” presented by Frank F. Eychaner during the 2014 ACDA Eastern Division Conference) Rehearsing and performing using a variety of movement exercises will powerfully impact the artistry of a choral performance. The applications of movement in our choirs are nearly endless. […]
Kantorei Names New Artistic Director
Joel M. Rinsema to take artistic helm of Denver’s premier choral ensemble, will continue as President & CEO of Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale DENVER, Colorado (March 05, 2014) – Denver’s premier choral ensemble, Kantorei, announced today that it has named Joel M. Rinsema as its new Artistic Director. The national search was led by a […]
The Young Conductor VIII – gaining experience 3
More about starting your own group to gain experience (since we learn by doing!): First, I would check out Chorus America. It's an organization dedicated to the independent chorus–one that has its own board, leadership, etc., rather than being attached to an institution (church, school, etc.). They publish a Chorus Leadership Guide, which gives […]