The Colby-Kennebec Choral Society (CKCS) invites all interested singers to join it for its fall program “Canções D’Além Mar,” or “Songs from Across the Sea.” Rehearsals start on Tuesday, September 12, and will continue on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., in the new Gordon Center for the Performing Arts at Colby College in Waterville. The […]
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11 Things To Avoid Doing At Your First Choir Rehearsal
Would you like to know the 11 things to AVOID doing at your first rehearsal? If you can avoid doing these 11 things, you and your choir will be better off: I guarantee it! I previously shared a 3 minute video, but here is my BLOG POST. THIS BLOG POST is more in depth and […]
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, our program blends carols both sacred and secular with seasonal readings, accompanied by a professional string quartet, performed in […]
A&C Monthly Blog: The Relevance of Choir
by: Alex Gartner Happy Back-to-School Season! 🍎 As choir directors return to classrooms and rehearsal halls, the concept of “choral community” might be top of mind. Many choral leaders liken choirs to families—we want every singer to feel like they belong and are celebrated through singing. Indeed, the choral community—the choral culture—is an important element […]
Ditch your Choir “Rules” and lose the “Consequences”
A decade ago, one of my colleagues asked me to consider utilizing the term “Choir Guidelines” instead of “Choir Rules.” I immediately pushed back and explained that I wanted clarity. If structure is in place, I could then create a positive atmosphere. She said, “Well, how would Guidelines be any different? Yes, it’s a less […]
Church Choir Seeking SATB Singers in New Tampa/Wesley Chapel, FL Area for 2023-2024 Season
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, Fl, 33647, is seeking both volunteer and professional SATB singers from the New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O’Lakes, San Antonio and Dade City, Florida areas for its Grand Parish Choir. The Choir is open to all adults and you do not […]