By Kristina Rizga Editors’ Note: This education dispatch is part of a new ongoing series reported from Mission High School, where education writer Kristina Rizga is known to students as “Miss K.” Click here to see all of Mojo’s recent education coverage, or follow The Miss K Files on Twitter or with this RSS Feed. […]
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“Handful of Keys,” Let’s Do It” and “Strike Up the Band” fantasies
Elaborate 8-10-part a cappella show choir arrangements originally premiered by Chanticleer. Lots of fun, but definitely challenging. Pieces received excellent reviews when premiered. “Let’s Do It” also performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus and recorded by Chanticleer and Phoenix Chamber Choir. To hear mp3s, please visit www.kenmalucelli.com. Click on “Secular Choral.” To view sample pages, […]
Dr. Curtis E. Powell Receives Kennedy Medallion
Dr. Curtis Everett Powell was recently the recipient of a Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Medallion for serving as a National Conductor for the 105 Voices of History National Concert Choir. The Sept. 19 concert in the nation’s capital featured 105 vocal representatives of the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the country. […]
New Ken Medema Christmas Song
Here is a brand new video featuring Ken Medema. The original text was written by myself as a “Thank You” to my church choirs in gratitude for their work during Christmas. Ken composed and recorded the music. It was first shown on December 12, 2010 just prior to our annual Christmas Concert. The video was designed […]
MN School district revamps music program
ELK RIVER, MN — The same Elk River Area School Board that reacted with shock and horror to reports this summer of the dismal state of the district’s band and music program is now poised to do something about it. Vocal and instrumental educators from across the school district laid out a plan on Dec. […]
Tattenhall woman is appointed Associate Choral Conductor at the Hallé
by Naomi Dunning, Chester Chronicle TATTENHALL, UK — A Tattenhall woman has conducted her way to a coveted position within the Hallé Orchestra. Frances Cooke, of Tattenhall Road, has been appointed associate choral conductor with the Hallé. The 54-year-old has spent the past decade working extensively with the Hallé Choir and says she was delighted […]