John Goldsmith is a terrific musician, directs the Heinz Chapel Choir at the University of Pittsburg, and teaches the musicianship courses for the Music Department. He was a member of Chanticleer and sang with Robert Shaw in France. If you wish to reach him directly about his workshops, contact him through his email address at […]
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ACDA Seeking New R&S Leaders
One of the greatest benefits of ACDA membership is the opportunity to hold appointive or elective leadership positions in the Association. There are currently three openings within ACDA's national Repertoire & Standards structure: Children's & Community Youth Ethnic & Multicultural Male Choir Those interested in applying for these positions should submit […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, May 19, 2013
Music for boys’ voices this week. Thanks for your support of The Classical Station. Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music The Classical Stationhttp://theclassicalstation.org ————————————- 08:01:06 William Henry Monk, arr. Robert Prizeman: Abide With Me Libera, Robert Prizeman Sir Charles Villiers Stanford: A Song of Wisdom James Jirtle, treble; James Lazenby, piano Maurice Duruflé: […]
Intonation VIII – A Few Other Vocal Issues
A few other vocal issues to consider in terms of intonation: Extremes of range – moving to the top of any singer’s range will be a challenge–vocally and therefore for intonation as well. This is an area that needs the kind of long-term vocal work that I’ve already described: vocalizes that help singers learn […]
ChoralTech: The Creative Commons, and a Different Way to Share
(wikipedia.org) As conductors, both we and our ensembles generate a tremendous amount of information – some of it in aural or visual performance, some of it in our research and program notes, and some in our presentations, journal notes and articles for professional organizations. In the past, we had only two options when it […]
In Memoriam: Dr. David A. Wehr
Dr. Wehr passed away at his home in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, May 9, 2013 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Stone Wehr; son and family, Paul Wehr of WI; son David Allen Wehr of PA; and daughter Jennifer Wehr Brosky and family of MA; and three […]