On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Dean Peter Landgren of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music bestowed upon Robyn Lana the CCM Distinguished Alumni Award for 2012, thus adding her to a list of alumni from CCM who have made a tremendous impact on music and creativity in many fields in the region and beyond. […]
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London Dispatch: ACDA Singers Arrive in the UK
Singers from throughout the United States arrived in the UK early this morning aboard two flights from Toronto for the start of the ACDA National Youth Honor Choir’s tour of England. At this moment, they are taking in the sights in the Royal Borough Town of Windsor. After enjoying a little sight-seeing, they will […]
final countdown–last chance for photcopyable Rachmaninoff
I’m thrilled to be so close to the goal of $750 with two days to go! Rachmaninoff never really expected his music to be sung by Americans, but I think we can make it happen–giving Rachmaninoff a chance and giving women’s choirs easy (and inexpensive!) access to some amazing repertoire. They deserve it, and so […]
Choral director ends career on a high note
By Pat Muir Yakima, WA — Students keep saying hello, or waving or stopping to chat — you know, just to say how much they appreciate him. Scott Peterson is hanging out between classes on Friday, his last day as a Yakima Valley Community College music professor, and some of the affection revolves around his […]
Robyn Gangi retires
By Bill Bittar MONROE, CT — Dr. Robyn Gangi led the Masuk Choir in the show Carmina Burana inside the packed high school auditorium last Thursday night. During the program, he played the piano for outgoing seniors in a show that ended with the song “O’Fortuna”. Then Gangi took a final bow to thunderous applause. Masuk’s “Maestro” […]
London Fanshawe Symphonic Chorus Organization names new Conductor and General Manager
David Holler has been named the new Conductor and Artistic Director of the London Fanshawe Symphonic Chorus organization, London, Ontario, Canada. Board Chair John Comiskey recently announced Mr. Holler’s acceptance of the post after an extensive international search which began in November 2011. Mr. Holler will conduct the one hundred member Fanshawe Chorus London and […]