To Be Certain of the Dawn was commissioned by the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis as a gift to Temple Israel Synagogue in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps. It is the result of interfaith dialogue and stands as a testimony to the power of understanding and […]
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Stick Time: Clever Concert Presentation III
One of the risks of adding movement to a choral performance is that the physical gesticulation could have a negative impact on the sound of the choir. Sometimes, however, certain works almost cry out for movement, as in this performance of “War Song” from the 2007 ACDA National Conference. Note how simple the movement is, […]
Playlist for Great Sacred Music for Sunday, January 15, 2012
Great Sacred Music airs every Sunday at 8 a.m. eastern and features 3 hours of sacred choral and organ music. 89.7 fm in central North Carolina and online at http://theclassicalstation.org Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music Host ============================================================================== 08:00:20 Felix Mendelssohn: O beata et benedicta Chamber Choir of Europe, Nicol Matt 08:04:35 Olivier Messiaen: Adoro […]
Sing and tonic
By Mary McConnell LONDON, UK — FOLLOWING hot on the heels of the chart-topping success of the Military Wives, aspiring singers from across Barnet are being given a change to join a feel-good choir of their own. The Tonic Choir, which was launched at Totteridge Village Hall, in Badgers Croft, yesterday is the perfect antidote […]
Stick Time: Conducting Study 4
Today, let’s observe three things about this colleague’s work in this short clip. First, note the gesture used for the inhalation of air – it brings the visual focus to the area where the singer needs to place energy for the breath. Then, a crescendo is shown using a pulling/stretching movement that is also done […]
Carousel of Many Colors by John Ray
Original SATB work with optional soprano descant. Purchase and print unlimted copies for your choir.