Isn’t it wonderful when we can make a difference in the lives of those we work with in choirs? Here’s what a choir member said about his experience singing in the ensemble: “Since joining the choir, I’ve noticed more self-confidence around other people. At first I was scared, thinking I might not be good […]
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Lutheran Youth Choir Festival of Global Music in Chicago This Summer
Following its inaugural Festival of American Vocal Music in Mansfeld, Germany last summer, the Lutheran Youth Choir of North America, formed in 2006, has several openings remaining for its new 2012 Festival of Global Vocal Music in Chicago, July 29- August 6. Experienced high-school-age singers from across the US and Canada are invited to […]
‘Mr. O Canada’ joins choir as new musical director
By Alex Browne WHITE ROCK, BC — The Peninsula-based Pacific Showtime Men’s Chorus has started a new year with a new musical director – none other than Mr. O Canada himself, Mark Donnelly. The famed anthem singer, opera singer, voice teacher and leader of classical vocal ensembles replaces the group’s well-respected former director, Gareth Evans, who retired […]
MO High School Choir Enjoys Success
By Alonzon Weston ST. JOSEPH, MO — When the Lafayette High School choir performed at the Missouri Music Educators Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort recently, it received a standing ovation. Music teacher Kim Evans’ 45-member choir wasn’t competing for any medals, said Tyran Sumy, Lafayette principal. But the elation was the same as if they had […]
Madonna Halftime Show a ‘Fabulous’ Experience for Choir
By Erin Murphy INDIANAPOLIS — Along with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, which joined Kelly Clarkson in for the national anthem before the big game Sunday, local performers were also featured prominently during the elaborate halftime show. Drummers from four local marching bands and singers from the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir took the stage with Madonna. For the […]
Elektra Women’s Choir Turns to Crowd Funding for New CD: Pure Elektra
Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir stepped into the new world of “crowd funding” at the beginning of February to raise the money necessary to complete their eleventh CD, Pure Elektra, in this the ensemble’s Silver Anniversary season. Choral recordings hold a particular place in the choir’s mandate, explains Morna Edmundson, the choir’s Artistic Director. […]