By Nick Bourne ANGSLEY, UK — The Welsh composer behind the Military Wives’ hit says the hope of a Christmas No 1 single caps a “remarkable” year. Denbighshire-born Paul Mealor was asked by conductor Gareth Malone to write Wherever You Are for his TV choir series. It came after the Duchess of Cambridge requested his […]
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Lisa Hanson earns Teacher of Year honor
CLEVELAND, OH — Congratulations to Lisa Hanson, Lakewood High School choir director, who is the Ohio Music Education Association Teacher of the Year. Hanson learned of the surprise announcement at the conclusion of the LHS winter choral concert on Dec. 14. She is in her 15th year at LHS, where she directs the ninth grade choir, concert […]
Stick Time: Vowel Uniformity
For those of us who have worked in various parts of the nation, we can tell you with absolutely certainly that various regions of the country all bring unique challenges to the choir’s sound as pertains to language. In this selection, one not need know the language to hear the careful attention to vowel color. […]
Stick Time: Men’s Voices
Conductors have been complaining about a lack of male voices in their choirs for centuries. I've done it. You've done it. Bach did it. So, let's cook with what we have, shall we? Here's a look at some repertoire that will be exciting to the men singing, as well as to the listener. Analyze this […]
Stick Time: Warm-up with Conte 1
How is THIS for a new year’s resolution: Help the Choir SOUND better. Seems simple doesn’t it? Here is a clip from the 2011 ACDA National Conference of David Conte sharing a warm up suggestion.
Play List for Great Sacred Music, Christmas Day 2011
Great Sacred Music airs from 6 a.m. until noon on Sunday, December 25, 2011. I look forward to sharing the beautiful sounds of choirs from near and far during that time. I will be online posting on Facebook. You can post comments and greetings thereif you wish. Or you can call the station 800-556-5178 […]