NEW TEACHERS: I LOVE TO HEAR YOU SING, by Emily Hackethorn Have you read the “Six Words You Should Say,” circling around with parents and educators on social media? It started with this article. The gist: the most important words you can say to your child aren’t, “good job” or “I am proud […]
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GUEST BLOG: “Who are Your Feet?” by Lucy Hudson Stembridge
WHO ARE YOUR FEET? by Lucy Hudson Stembridge We’ve all heard of the statue of gold, who had the feet of clay. It’s supposed to be a heroic figure that we admire, perhaps emulate, but are disappointed in, after finding a serious flaw. No, I’m not about to chastise us for flaws! Almost […]
The Young Conductor VI – gaining experience
In an earlier post I mentioned getting experience as a conductor. This is one of the big challenges for a young conductor and I’m a believer in making your own opportunities. The first and best option for most young conductors (even undergraduates) is to find a position as church choir conductor (I've known other […]
PRINCETON PRO MUSICA AND VOICES JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT 2014 HANDEL FESTIVAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2014 PRINCETON PRO MUSICA AND VOICES JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT 2014 HANDEL FESTIVAL Two concerts, two symposia, two workshops presented by two great choruses February 7, 2014–Princeton Pro Musica and VOICES are joining forces to present the 2014 Handel Festival. The six events in the Festival are […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, February 16, 2014
Great Sacred Music airs every Sunday morning from 8 until 11 a.m. eastern on The Classical Station. Also on Sunday evenings you can hear more choral music both sacred and secular on Wavelengths and Peaceful Reflections beginning at 9 p.m. eastern. ————————————————————– 08:02:00 Alan Hovhaness: Prayer of St. Gregory for Trumpet and Organ, Op. […]
Lars Edlund (1922-2013)
We lost another of influential member of the Swedish Choral Miracle at the end of last year. Lars Edlund, who wrote some phenominal choral music, including his Gloria, one of my all time favorites, passed away in December. I can’t find a recording of the Gloria online to share, but it was recorded by Eric Ericson on the […]