Don’t we all LOVE to eat? Oh, the myriad tastes, textures, sensations! And, of course, most of us have those gastronomic guilty pleasures that we’re perhaps just a little too embarrassed to share. But rather than gorging on cheeseburgers every night, the sensible person develops a dietary habit that achieves some sense of balance. […]
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Non-profit plans more “Sing for Life” choral groups
By Madeleine Brindley CARDIFF, UK — Welsh cancer charity Tenovus is planning to create a further 15 Sing for Life choirs throughout Wales. The first choir was set up in January 2010 as a research project to measure the health and psycho-social benefits of singing for cancer patients and their families. The charity now hopes […]
A Legacy of Excellence: Luther McCollum, 1936-2011
ORANGE, TX — Earnest Monroe McCollum former Choral Director at Lutcher Stark High School passed away after a short illness April 19, 2011. Residing in Huntsville, Texas, he was fortunate to have an idea of his remaining time with us, and arranged his “own living memorial service”, by filling the last six weeks of his […]
Choral Caffeine: Formations, Part 2
As the summer strolls casually along, perhaps you have considered the value of placing singers into a mixed formation, as we discussed last week thanks to Danny Detrick ‘s article “Mix It Up – You Won’t Believe What Will Happen” (Texas Sings!, Vol. 24, No.2). I can hear someone . . . “Whimper! I […]
Choral Caffeine: Formations, Part 1
Why do I own bunch of Hawaiian prints? Isn’t one loud, obnoxious frat-boy shirt enough? Why do some ladies own dozens of pairs of shoes? One or two orthopedic torture devices ought to do, right? Why do others among us rearrange the furniture, re-do the landscaping, change hairstyles, upgrade their desktops? Simple . . […]
YouTube Video of Magnificat by Beth Anderson Available for Viewing
A YouTube video of the World Premiere of Beth Anderson’s Magnificat for SATB choir and organ is now available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fad53Ak44. The performance was given on June 26, as part of a special Evensong service at St. John’sEpiscopal Church in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. Performers were St. John’sChoir, with Cryder Bankes, […]