I hope everyone that follows choral music is aware of the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing – an online resource that is edited by James Daugherty. We are fortunate to have this journal and I’m glad that it is now officially associated with ACDA. From the ACDA website: “We are delighted that […]
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Profile: William Carswell, Florence, SC
FLORENCE, SC — The Masterworks Choir of Florence announced it now has a new director – only the second in its 34-year history. Dr. William Carswell, friend and music colleague of the late and beloved William B. Mills, founder of the Masterworks Choir, was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the ensemble. Carswell is an Associate Professor of […]
The Return of Brian Tierney
By Nicole Doll PORTLAND, OR — At choir practice at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Northeast Portland, the director settles down the altos, the sopranos, even the baritones. But it’s no ordinary choir director. Police said Brian Tierney, 30, was the victim of a senseless, random shooting six months ago. Tierney was on […]
Guest Blog: Have YOU Ever Done It?
Have YOU Ever Done It? ~ by Mike O'Neill I often find myself having to defend the art form called barbershop that I so passionately love when conversing with other fellow music educators. The sense I get is my involvement in barbershop isn’t ‘legitimate’ music making. I can honestly say that I have learned […]
TRURO CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS video performance of Philip Stopford’s A Christmas Blessing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8QhVYPzO80 I hope you enjoy this informal video performance by the Choristers of Truro Cathedral. They are performing Philip Stopford’s ‘A Christmas Blessing’ suitable for performance in both worship and concert programmes. [Also available SATB and piano] Truro Cathedral, Cornwall (England) is renowned for its boys and men choir, directed by Christopher Gray […]
Profile: Brian Wismath, Victoria (BC) Choral Society
By Christine van Reeuwyk VICTORIA, BC — A new face at the helm plus a changed rehearsal venue could culminate in a collaborative and inspiring season for the Victoria Choral Society. Music director Brian Wismath started with the organization in May and spent the summer planning the 2012-13 season. “It’s a large organization. The choir has about 130 […]