By Sarah Childress Chorus sings spirituals down in South America. 26 American gospel: an inspiration in Argentina (Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Check out this heart-warming video of Argentina’s first gospel choir. The members — men and women — sing in English, and try to emulate the sound, style and moves of American gospel choirs. They […]
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Carlton Maaia to direct Berkshire Concert Choir
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Concert Choir has appointed Carlton Maaia II as artistic director for 2011-12, the choir’s 34th season. A classically-oriented composer, pianist and organist, who also spends much of his time playing and writing jazz, Maaia seeks to offer the best from a wide range of musical sources. He is very interested […]
Choir Camp – not just for band
I’m doing something different this year before school starts – choir camp. That’s right, I’m taking a cue from the university marching band and bringing my kids early to campus. It isn’t costing my budget anything – the school is letting them move in early at no cost. I’m feeding the students with donated […]
Tideswell Male Voice Choir builds new headquarters in Renaissance-era building
The 60-strong Tideswell Male Voice Choir has enjoyed UK and international success in choral festivals and continues to go from strength to strength. Its aspiration to acquire a long term “home” with rehearsal space, music library and wardrobe/equipment storage facilities has been realised by the Tideswell Male Voice Choir through the benevolence and generosity of […]
Kaleidoscope of Song: 2011-2012 concert season Indianapolis Children’s Choir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 8/25/11 CONTACT: Laura Neidig, Marketing Director work: 317-940-8069 cell: 317-514-9459 Indianapolis Children’s Choir 2011-2012 Concert SeasonKaleidoscope of Song SPECIAL EVENT* MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Fri. October 28 , 2011 – 7pm North United Methodist Church, 3808 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Family friendly spooky music with […]
Sweat, Tears, and Jazz Hands: The official history of show choir from vaudeville to Glee.
Product Description Featuring more than 100 competitive show choirs from around the United States in photos, quotations, and stories, this edutainment-style book details the pop culture and theater influences that, over time, built this unique entertainment genre into the mecca of music lovers that it is today. Read real-life accounts of show choir performers, directors, […]