Earlier I posted a singer's reaction, posted on her blog, to a conductor's audition. Now another conductor has auditioned, and here is her reflection. (Each conductor rehearsed and performed with the group.) [conductor] was providing positive reinforcement throughout the entire performance and was giving off this tuned-into-the-music but zoned-out-of-reality kind of vibe. That is […]
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Top iPad Apps for Music Teachers
I saw this tweet other day from @katiesw1 where she discussed her choices for the top iPad apps for music teachers. Her list included: Garage Band ForScore SymphonyPro MadPad EverydayLooper DropBox Evernote To me, her list reminds me of the days of technology in music education when most of the discussion surrounded keyboards, […]
We’re the King’s of the world!
Cambridge University have had a unique and privileged view of the city they will be representing in the Varsity Match ahead of their clash with the Steele-Bodger XV tomorrow. It is rare for a King’s College choral scholar to play for the Blues rugby team, but Rob Stephen is attempting to earn a place in […]
Choral Caffeine: Audition Success
“Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It’s broken my heart to observe that axiom play out in far too many vocal auditions. How many talented, well-intentioned high school singers have missed an opportunity to display their skills in the best possible light simply because no one told them what to expect and […]
Quote of the day
Quote of the day: You’re singing like I feel. And I’m on codeine. —my church choir director on Thursday
New 2 Part Choral pieces from Alliance Music USA
We are delighted to announce the release of three new titles from Alliance Music ( www.apimusic.org) AP10253 Deep Peace of the running wave (Unis choir or Solo) AP10251 The Lord bless you and keep you (2part chpir and Piano or Organ) AP10254 If there is to be p[eace in the world ( 2 part choir […]