Liz Garnett talks about changing your vocabulary regarding dynamics so that your singers don’t get that unsupported, airy sound when singing soft. I have been developing a vocabulary of expression to substitute for words like ‘loud’ and ‘soft’ for some time, depending on the repertoire I’ve been working with: intimate, conspiratorial, introspective versus joyful, triumphant, […]
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The Pittsburgh Concert Choral hires music director
By Andrew Druckenbrod The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale has hired Susan Medley as its music director. Dr. Medley is director of choral activities and associate professor of music at Washington & Jefferson College. She also leads the Junior Mendelssohn Choir and is the associate conductor of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. Under her direction, the W&J […]
Second award for NM teacher Nickels-Hircock
By Ryan Boetel The Daily Times FARMINGTON, NM — A local music teacher was recognized, again, for her work with high school singers. Virginia Nickels-Hircock, the director of choral activities at Piedra Vista High School, was awarded the New Mexico Outstanding Music Educator of the Year Award by the National Federation of High Schools. The […]
Thom Lynch Appointed Executive Director of Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
Thom Lynch has been appointed executive director of the renowned Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), it was announced by Board Chair John J. Duran. He assumed the post on January 18, 2011. Mr. Lynch replaces outgoing director Hywel Sims, who departs after six years of exceptional service. “Thom’s extraordinary leadership skills, vision […]
An Ancient Profession
Not long ago and in a country far away, I attempted to explain to a taxi driver taking me from the airport to a conference location why I was there and what I did for a living. After explaining I was a choral conductor and I was visiting to hear choral performances at a choral […]
National Children’s Chorus premieres FAR AWAY by Sage Lewis at The Broad Stage
Far Away world premiere – Building Digital Bridges music by Sage Lewis, conducted by Luke McEndarfer The Broad Stage, Santa Monica Last weekend, the Obama administration quietly eased travel restrictions to Cuba. In addition to boosting the amount of money that can be given, it will be easier for educational and religious organizations […]