By Patience Bambalele SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA — Legendary composer, arranger, conductor and teacher Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo is due to be honoured for his immense contribution to choral music. Khumalo, who turns 80 on June 20, is regarded as a genius in choral music circles. He is also a professor emeritus of African languages. The professor […]
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Grateful alumni to sing praises of musical mentor, Sandra Mathias
By Michelle Lemmon COLUMBUS, OH — Past and present members of the Columbus Children’s Choir are determined not to let their founding director take her leave without receiving well-deserved attention. In the 25 years since Sandra Mathias started the group as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra children’s choir, many former members have achieved professional careers as […]
Paula Edwards wins prestigious award
By Celindia Hawkins MIDLAND, TX — The choir director of the Robert E. Lee High School has been named as the winner of the Marcia McEntyre Zoffuto Hero Award, which honors outstanding music educators. Paula Edwards, choir director at Lee High in Midland since 1989, is the 2012 recipient of the award. “It was […]
Performance in LIttle Rock, AR
Houston Boychoir will be traveling through Little Rock, AR on its annual Concert Tour. If you would be interested in having a concert at your community or church on Sunday afternoon or evening June 3 please contact Houston Boychoir has a unique standing in the community, setting the level of excellence for […]
2nd IFCM International Competition for Choral Composition
ANNOUNCING the 2nd IFCM INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR CHORAL COMPOSITION The IFCM is excited to announce the Second International Competition for Choral Composition – the chief aim of which is to promote the creation and distribution of new, innovative, and accessible choral repertoire. It is open to composers of any nationality and age. The Competition is […]
MS choral director publishes new work
By Robert Lee Long HERNANDO, MS — Like any great composition, Reese Norris’ choral masterpiece “We Sing of Love” had simple yet profound origins. At age 38, Norris, Director of Choirs at Hernando Middle School, has just sold the rights to his first published musical composition, a labor of love which grew out of a […]