(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “More Than an Agenda,” by Tim Fredstrom.) Choral directors can foster even stronger partnerships with their choir members if they occasionally ask them what their individual objectives are. For example, a choral director might say, “Yesterday we sang measures 40 to 72 unaccompanied and in tune. […]
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Intonation VII – Rhythm & Ensemble
While I haven't exhausted the topic of voice and vowel, another area that intersects with intonation is that of rhythm/ensemble. As I mentioned early on, poor (or excellent) intonation has many potential causes. That's why we have to diagnose correctly what the underlying problem is and help the singers solve it, rather than just saying, […]
High School Choral Camp
Pacific Chorale’s CHORAL CAMP In Association with California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) August 5-9, 2013 After a successful pilot program last summer, Pacific Chorale is pleased to offer our high school Choral Camp in association with CSUF from August 5-9, 2013. Our program is a week-long day camp that takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 […]
“Song of the Mountains” performed by Portland Vocal Consort
I am pleased to present the new recording of Portland Vocal Consort’s April performance of Song of the Mountains, my SATB setting of text by American naturalist John Muir. You may listen on my website: www.gregbartholomew.com/mountainsindex.html The webpage also includes the complete text and performance history as well links to download a free perusal score and to purchase […]
Two ChoralNet Composer World Premieres SA accompanied
Here are two new SA pieces for you and an encouragement to commission new works for your choirs. Last year the Composers of Choral Music Community on ChoralNet held a first time commissions project. The idea was to hook up choirs that had never commissioned a piece with composers who would write for them for […]
“Martin’s Dream” by David Burger
Particularly since the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s majestic “I Have A Dream” speech will be commemorated on August 28, 2013, I would like to offer my piece for 3 soloists, SATB, piano, flute and cello entitled “Martin’s Dream” to choral directors who might wish to teach it to their choirs. It can be […]