45 young singers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) will perform The Star-Spangled Banner with national recording artist and Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson at Super Bowl XLVI. The singers will be conducted by ICC Founder and Artistic Director Henry Leck and Assistant Artistic Director Joshua Pedde. The experience the conductors have with past performances […]
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Indianapolis Children’s Choir to sing at Super Bowl
Forty-five members of Indianapolis Children’s Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday, the local not-for-profit announced Thursday. The choir members will be conducted by ICC founder Henry Leck and Assistant Artistic Director Joshua Pedde.
Swarthmore College Gospel Choir Provides a Spiritual Outlet
By Chi Zhang SWARTHMORE, PA — “Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see; Beauty that made this heart adore You; Hope a life spent with You.” These are the lyrics of “Here I Am to Worship,” a song written by Tim Hughes and covered by Israel and […]
Victoria’s Starlight Pops Choir rocks out
VICTORIA, BC — When Victoria choral director Sue Doman formed the Starlight Pops Choir in 2008, she never dreamed that the group, made up mostly of retirees, would be able to wrap their heads – and their voices – around the music ofElton John, Paul Simon, The Police, Queen, U2 and The Rolling Stones. “Some folks hear […]
Camden Choir Prepares for Czech Competition
By Kevin Riordan CAMDEN, NJ — A high school choir from Camden is rehearsing for a European competition. Although they’ll sing a selection in Latin, language is hardly the biggest barrier for 25 students from Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy who want to attend the Young Prague festival. “We have to raise $45,000, and we’re […]
Directing a Cuban Children’s Choir: Mailan Avila Interview
By Helson Hernandez HAVANA — Mailan Avila is the director of the “Solfa” children’s choir of the Schola Cantorum Coralina. As she commented, “This year we’re again on a CD that has been nominated for a Latin Granmy. The album is “Reir y Cantar,” together with the legendary songstress Omara Portuondo.” HT: Have you always […]