‘Because the Lord is Risen for Thee’ was written for Yorktown United Methodist Church, New York and first performed there on Easter Sunday this year. It is set for SATB Choir (with an optional Soprano Solo), 2 Trumpets, Trombone and Organ. The piece is based on the plainchant hymn ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’ which is first […]
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3 PIECES for free by award-winning composer Ivo Antognini
My name is Ivo Antognini, I am a Swiss/Italian composer living in Switzerland. I have recently created three new pieces that you can receive for free – until the end of June by visiting my website and taking contact with me. These are the pieces: 1) Ave Maris Stella : SSAA (a […]
Marktoberdorf 2011 Results
Congratulations to the fine choirs the participated in the 2011 Marktoberdorf Competition, especially Kent Hatteburg and the University of Louisville: Achievement Level I – excellent performance at an international level Entrevoces, Havana • Cuba 1st prize Dir.: Digna Guerra Ramirez Achievement Level II – very good performance at an international level University of Louisville Cardinal […]
Bravo NCCO
The announcement for the next NCCO Conference came out and I must say that it looks incredible. Bravo, NCCO! Take a look at these outstanding offerings: The conference will be hosted by Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado from November 3 – 5 and will feature: Sessions by Headliners Helmuth Rilling (Inside […]
Feiszli appointed ACDA Tech chair
Dr. James D. Feiszli, Director of Music and and Professor of Humanities at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT), has been named Chair of the national committee for technology by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) in a unanimous vote by the ACDA Executive Committee. Founded in 1959, ACDA is the largest […]
Logan music teacher teaches students to shoot for the stars
By Terry Rindfleisch LA CROSSE, WI — Dan Risgaard always considered himself a teacher first, and a music teacher second. Risgaard, who directed some of the best show choirs in the state at La Crosse Logan High School, said he tried to give students more than a musical experience and show choir championships. “I believe […]