A sharply dissonant setting of John Donne’s (1572-1631) terrifying six line poem, intended for all-male choir, difficult. Part of a series of war poems begun many years ago and recently resumed. While these pieces may be sung by mixed choirs, the effect of boys and men is preferred by the composer. “Out of a fired ship, […]
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Middle East Harmonies
Middle East Harmonies. If only it were so easy! If we think it’s difficult to achieve blend in a group of singers, think of what it’s like in politics. And yet, we had this idea that maybe music could provide a place where people who have deadly disagreements could sit down together and find common […]
100 Days Away!
Cincinnati 2012 World Choir Games… …is coming soon! Günter Titsch, President of the World Choir Games, and his team are exited about the upcoming Games and the numbers of participating choirs for the World Choir Games in July in Cincinnati. “We can’t wait to meet you all and spend our time with you in Cincinnati. […]
LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS RAISES $187,000 AT GALA BEL CANTO
The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) raised its voice in song to honor musical luminaries James Conlon, LA Opera Music Director, and Anna Christy, soprano and LACC alumna, as well as visionary corporate partner Nestlé USA, represented by Nestlé USA Chairman and CEO Brad Alford, at Gala Bel Canto on Friday, March 9, 2012, at […]
Checklist for Commissioning a New Work
CHECKLIST FOR COMMISSIONING NEW CHORAL MUSIC by Kirke Mechem The process of commissioning a new choral work is an exciting time for a choir and its conductor. The opportunity to explore a new work produced specifically for a particular event or a specific choir creates a sense of being a part of history, […]
Miracle–Community Becomes Art
Turning a community into an art form is for me, a miracle. This miracle is taking place throughout the world, every day. In New York City, a community of lawyers, judges, and clerks, under the direction of miracle-worker Kathryn Schneider, formed the City Bar Chorus. And not to be outdone, in Northern Ireland the […]