(From the Choral Journal column, “Musica Practica,” by Nina Gilbert. Scroll to page 65.) How do modern practicing musicians use art to benefit the world? Aside from the benefits of the music itself, here are ideas to seed that collection. Senior citizens are, of course, an appreciative audience. Consider the following way […]
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CJ Replay: It’s Time to Program for NEXT Season
(From the Choral Journal article, “Selecting Choral Repertoire as Pre-Curriculum,” by John W. Richmond. Scroll to page 23) All of us involved in music education, regardless of level, struggle to close the gap between the theory of our field and its practice in the classroom. The professional literature regarding the design of music […]
CJ Replay: Ten Singing Sins
(From the Choral Journal article, “An Adjudicator Lists Ten Common Sins,” by Pamela S. Wurgler.) Group vocal training is possible, even in a large choral setting, but in one-on-one instruction, when the choral director assumes the role of voice teacher, the individual singer really progresses toward the ideals of efficient, artistic singing. The […]
CJ Replay: Give The Pianist’s Fingers a Break
(From the Choral Journal article, “The Unaccompanied Choral Rehearsal,” by Jerry Ulrich.) Most choral directors agree that a fine accompanist is an integral part of many a successful choral rehearsal. A person with excellent keyboard skills who is also a sensitive accompanistis a rare and valued commodity. Just as a fine accompanist can […]
U.S. Senate Offers Choral Resolution
Cincinnati 2012 Resolution of the U.S. Senate July 2012 announced as World Choir Games month Two Ohioan U.S. senators, Rob Portman (Republicans) und Sherrod Brown (Democrats), expressed in a press release their happiness about the confirmation of a resolution that had been turned in November 2011. The resolution states the global importance of the […]
The Crossing: Donald Nally appointed Northwestern University’s Director of Choral Organizations
The Crossing congratulates Donald Nally on his appointment as Director of Choral Organizations at Northwestern University. Donald will continue in his role as conductor and programmer at The Crossing, planning and performing our concerts and world premieres such as those with ICE, David Lang, Eriks Esenvalds, Gabriel Jackson, Tempesta di Mare, Gavin Bryars, John Luther […]