Good day colleagues! I’m pleased to announce the competion of a new SATB work. In Paradisum was composed in memory of a deceased friend, and I’m pleased to offer it to the choral community. It is scored for SATB choir and Organ, and is accessible to a variety of high school, university, church and […]
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Dr. Clayton Parr receives Marshall Bartholomew Award from IMC
Dr. Clayton Parr, Director of Choral Activities at DePaul University’s School of Music, has been announced as the recipient of the Marshall Bartholomew Award at the 2010 National Seminar of Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses, Inc. at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The Bartholomew Award, established in memory of the legendary conductor of the Yale Glee Club […]
New Choral CHARISMA Website: What’s Inside
I’ve just launched a “new and improved” website (www.choralcharisma.com), which includes the following: Safety First. How to establish a safe and supportive environment, and why it’s in everybody’s best interest – audience members included. Includes games and activities designed to build personal commitment, trust, and a strong sense of ensemble. Movement & Warm-ups. How to help singers […]
Reviews of ACDA Division Conferences
Paul Carey has performed quite a service for ACDA and has submitted reviews for several division conferences over the past few weeks. He even brought in a guest blogger to help when he wasn’t able to attend in person! Thirteen blog posts in all! Here is the collection: Central Division – Cincinnati: Thursday […]
ECU at ACDA National
Daniel Bara has built the ECU program into one of the nation’s strongest choral programs. Here is his choir at the ACDA National Conference in Miami.
Does a bad rehearsal equal a great concert?
At times, I pray that it does! Read what Chris Rowbury has to say: Very often, in the session the week before, or even sometimes in the rehearsal on the day of the concert, it appears that everyone in the choir has forgotten what songs they know, which parts they sing, and what they’re supposed […]