Intonation is an incredibly important subject for all choral conductors, but one that isn't simple. In this next series, I'll write about different aspects of choral intonation. Not only what does it mean to sing "in tune," but how do you help your choir sing better in tune? When I say "isn't simple," I […]
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Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri – Live streaming concert – Duke Vespers Ensemble
The Duke Vespers Ensemble will present Dietrich Buxtehude’s oratorio Membra Jesu Nostri on Sunday, April 21, at 4:00 pm (EST) in Duke Chapel. This 17th-century masterwork is constructed of seven cantatas, each dedicated to one of “the most holy limbs of our suffering Jesus,” as the title is translated. A professional Baroque orchestra of period […]
Who is the Choral Art?
(Yes, we realize that the title is grammatically incorrect, it is however accurate.) Among the countless, amazing things about our art form is that it is simultaneously unifying and universal. Simply put: anyone, anywhere can participate in the entire spectrum of choral music. As you read this, a choir in Louisanna is studying […]
Make Space for Life to Live (TB/piano) Michael John Trotta
Make Space for Life to Live features expansive yet accessible vocal lines perfect for the emerging choir negotiating the challenges of adolescent voice change. It offers compelling melodies and singable vocal lines interwoven with a piano accompaniment that make subtle allusions to the main theme. The addition of the optional baritone part allows this work […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, April 14, 2013
Happy to accept your group’s CDs for Great Sacred Music (for sacred music) and Peaceful Reflections (for secular music). Our mailing address is: WCPE PO Box 897 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Rob Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music The Classical Station http://theclassicalstation.org ————————————– 08:01:50 Plainchant: Processional hymn: O gloriosa domina Anonymous 4 […]
Man vs. Machine
Hi, I would like to share my first choir piece KONE (Machine) that was performed a few days ago. But actually it’s a piece for choir and tracker software (Renoise). Check it out! http://areena.yle.fi/tv/1885763 Lyrics translation: *** Waking up – warming up – ready. A robot works, a machine produces, it doesn’t get tired, it never stops. […]