By Chris Dupuis The Complaints Choir does more than give us a forum for griping—it encourages love and understanding. Togetherness, 21st century style. An increasing number of artists are using flash mobs as vehicles for dissecting social interaction—a kind of art-fuelled science experiment. In 2005, the Helsinki-based couple Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen and Tellervo Kalleinen began a […]
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Glee = Show Choir?
This article in the Sioux City Journal finds important distinctions between the TV show “Glee” and show choir. The whole article is here – but here are the first five points: 1. Show choirs don’t get to learn new songs every week, just to express their feelings. They rehearse and rehearse and rehearse […]
Compassionate choir continues to give to Haiti
By Stephanie Guerilus Compassion in Action New Jersey, a community choir of more than 50, will be singing at a March 3 benefit for the children of Haiti and Africa. It will take place at the Enterprise Center, 3331 Route 38, Mt. Laurel, N.J. The Rev. M.K. Baxter, pastor of the Cathedral of Love Community […]
Irish Choir wings it for rehearsals to perfect new song for Obama
By Fiona Ellis and Mark Folens AN Irish choir is still trying to learn a new song just days before they sing for US President Barack Obama. The National Chamber Choir of Ireland will perform the song for Mr Obama on St Patrick’s Day, but received it only on Friday. The song, entitled […]
St. Andrew choir director Karle Erickson debuts work
By Karla Wennerstrom “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” So begin the Eight Beatitudes of Christ, from Matthew 5:3-12a, the basis for the new choral anthem by Dr. Karle Erickson, St. Andrew Lutheran Church choral conductor and composer. […]
Profile of Serenata Children’s Choir, Philippines
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia—Over the past six years, the Seranata Children’s Choir has been entertaining the Filipino community here with their upbeat and nostalgic music. The children of Filipino migrant workers performed their 6th concert this year on Feb. 10 to a full-house audience at the American International School of Jeddah. As in its past concerts, […]