GRAND JUNCTION, CO — A Colorado high school student says he quit the school choir after an Islamic song containing the lyric “there is no truth except Allah” made it into the repertoire. James Harper, a senior at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, put his objection to singing “Zikr,” a song written by Indian […]
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Virtual Choir and Vertical Articulation
In the summer of 2011, choral directors Lori Lovell (Maitland Middle School), Matthew Swope (Winter Park High School), and David Brunner (University of Central Florida) came together with the idea to collaborate on a joint recording and performance project that would involve middle, high school and college singers in a virtual choir environment, similar to […]
‘Addiction’ Choir Gets Royal Visit
By Tom Bateman LONDON, UK — A group of 30 men and women, many recovering from serious and life-threatening addiction to drugs and alcohol, stand in a semi-circle – the stress drawn from their conditions visible on some of their faces.And then, in unison, they begin to sing. “If I had the wings […]
Univ KY Men’s Choir Reaches New Heights
By Travis Leffew LEXINGTON, KY — UK isn’t just home to a winning basketball team, but also a nationally respected choir. In recent years the UK Men’s Chorus has found its place on the map in the choral world. Director Jeff Johnson holds his team to the highest standard. “The UK men’s basketball […]
World Choir Games Poster and Trophy Unveiled
By Janelle Gelfand CINNCINNATI — The official poster of the 2012 World Choir Games, designed by award-winning illustrator and Cincinnati native C.F. Payne, and the champions trophy, created by The Rookwood Pottery Co., were unveiled today at the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Annual Meeting at Duke Energy Convention Center. Payne, whose illustrations have […]
Holocaust Immersion Weekend Helps Choir Understand
LINCOLN, NE — In his 37 years as choral director at Nebraska Wesleyan University, William Wyman has experienced countless special opportunities. But one recent experience has topped Wyman’s list. “By far this was the most profound 24 hours spent with the choir,” he said. Last month, the University Choir traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for an […]