We have noted a sudden uptick in the number of colleagues asking for help as they defend their art from a pernicious attack by their administration. Of course, when a music educator jumps to the defense of their program, they are said to be “protecting their job.” Should they enlist the testimony of an […]
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The Value of Choir to an Astronaut
Choir Songs for Children ages 5-12
http://songlibrary.net is an on-line resource of original songs and song-cycles for children to sing. Most are simple 2-part arrangements, some have solos. All songs are available to download and include: a vocal recording a backing track piano/vocal sheet music lyric sheet On the SongLibrary website you can hear a sample of each song, view an excerpt from […]
NEW FEATURE: “Who’s in Your Choir . . . ?”
Last week we launched a new ChoralBuzz feature, “Who’s in Your Choir . . . ?” Each Friday we will share a photo of a notable person who sang in their school choir. Beyond the obvious list of singers (yes, we will eventually highlight Kristin Chenoweth), we will also include actors, athletes, astronauts, and other […]
Who’s in YOUR Choir . . . Julie?
The Choir as a Governmental Template?
(This is an excerpt from a column titled, “If Congress Were a Choir,” by Margaret Evans. Used here with the gracious permission of the author and the Low Country Weekly, Beaufort, South Carolina.) A choir is not a Democracy. It's not even a Republic. You might call it a dictatorship. But it's a voluntary […]