By Amy Corneliussen WESTBORO, MA — Singing got Karen Rothman into trouble when she was in first grade. She sang as she did her schoolwork, a habit that distracted other students and upset her teacher. Ms. Rothman is still singing, but now she sings to build community and enjoy Jewish music. Her passion has led […]
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Medicine Hat College Girls Choir takes passion from director
By Matt Duguid MEDICINE HAT, AB, CANADA — The sound of young people singing perfectly in tune, is often compared to the voices of angels. For those that missed the choral portion of the 57th annual Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival, fear not, the angelic voices of the Medicine Hat College Girls Choir can be […]
Community choir hitting high notes
By George Wilkens PLANT CITY, FL — Joseph G. Mendolia, a music education major whose studies were interrupted by a 2008 tornado that virtually destroyed his Tennessee campus, had been back in Plant City a short time when he came up with an idea. Passionate about music, Mendolia, then 20, was seeking a local choral […]
Choirs strike a chord with Charlotte students
By Emily Hedrick CHARLOTTE, NC — Sports may grab most students’ attention, but to a vocal segment of Charlotte’s kids and teens, choral singing is where the action is. Even before hit TV shows “Glee” and “The Sing-Off,” choral singing was on solid ground, say music educators. But these shows have solidified choirs’ popularity. “It’s […]
OH high school choir director receives honor
PICKERINGTON, OH — A Pickerington resident has been honored with the Columbus Symphony’s 2012 Music Educator Award. The award honors individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education and their efforts to promote a greater understanding and appreciation for music education. Three nominees were selected to receive a 2012 Music […]
2014 World Choir Games in Latvia
Riga designated as host city The European Capital of Culture 2014 welcomes choirs from all over the world to Latvia. After China in 2010 and the United States of America this year, the world’s largest choral competition will be back in Europe. This has officially been announced at a press conference held in Riga last […]