Hi All! At the beginning of the year, I sent out a call for new SSA or SSAA compositions/arrangements for 2013. Here is the information again: The University of Michigan is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Hill Auditorium this year. The theme at the university this semester is called “Looking Forward.” In honor of the celebration, the Women’s Glee […]
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GUEST BLOG: “Life-Long Singing: An ACDA Priority” by Tim Sharp
LIFE-LONG SINGING: AN ACDA PRIORITY by Tim Sharp Of the many areas of interest that overlap the attention of choral directors, lifelong singing opportunities is a topic that unites and captures all of us. Knowing that singing can be enjoyed at many levels, throughout all stages of life, motivates our profession, and keeps […]
CJ Replay: Between the Beats
(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, Between the Beats, by William Simon) Almost anyone can beat time, but it is what a conductor does between the beats that indicates his ability to develop an interpretation. I like to call the period of time between one beat point and the It is […]
New SATB Advent carol: “Prayer for a New Mother” by James M. Stephenson
Music by James M. Stephenson Text by Dorothy Parker “Prayer for a New Mother” explores the point-of-view of Mary, as she was never truly allowed to have a “normal” relationship with her Son. A very touching poem treated with respect and beauty by composer James M. Stephenson (premieres with Minnesota Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Pro Arte […]
‘Kakadu’ by Sherelle Eyles
www.sherelleeyles.com Kakadu – from the Australian Destinations series is a flowing, melodious song in D major with ‘easy to learn’ words and rhythm. It teaches harmonic blending and unison singing, question and answer techniques and explores the vocal and dynamic range of the voice. The image of being a bird flying around in a carefree environment may appeal to children […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, June 23, 2013
08:02:00 Dan Locklair: Epitaph Choral Art Society of Portland, Maine, Robert Russell Shirley Curry, pianos Jane Marshall: Psalm 85, A Psalm of Peace Turtle Creek Chorale, Timothy Seelig Karl Jenkins: Trumpeting Organ Morgan Carol Williams, organ Stahlhuth organ in Dudelange, Luxembourg Dan Locklair is a Professor of Music and the Composer-in-Residence at […]