FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2014 Performance of Michael John Trotta’s “Break of Day”Wins Inaugural Commission Contest Dr. Brent Wells leads an artistic performance by College of Idaho Chorale that creates a new collaboration. Virginia Beach, VA: Today, composer Michael John Trotta, Director of Choral Music at Virginia Wesleyan College, announced the winner of the […]
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The Young Conductor III – learning repertoire
Learning repertoire is another life-long (and fascinating) part of being a conductor. For the beginning conductor it seems a daunting task, so first know that it's never-ending. Don't worry that you don't yet know enough, just get started. First, of course, you'll learn the repertoire you sing. That doesn't mean it will be […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, January 26, 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 Antonio Vivaldi: Magnificat in G minor, RV 610 La Maitrise […]
If You Can’t Say Something Nice . . .
The good folks in ACDA’s Eastern Division lead off the 2014 conference season this week with their gathering in Baltimore. All told, the seven divisional conferences that take place in the next few weeks will provide well over ten thousand choral musicians with unparalleled opportunities for performance, study, growth, and fellowship. It may seem […]
Advertising, Social Media and Streamlining
(fredcavazza.net via Flickr) Do you use social media outlets to advertise your events? You may even have an instagram to promote your business. This can be especially effective when you have used an instagram bot to help raise the number of instagram followers that you have. It’s a simple goal to advertise our concerts and […]
Composition Spotlight: Ave Maria
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.) Ave Maria by Ryan Stennes for SSA a cappella […]