As choirs make the transition back to in-person rehearsals (in whatever capacity) conductors are tasked to find the best repertoire for their singers. Granted, every choir is unique, and every situation is different. But a common goal for every conductor is to help our singers find their voices again. Anecdotally, last night I led my […]
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One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choir
So…You Want To Write A ChoralNet Blog?
Do you have a choral-related topic that you are passionate about? Is there something in your rehearsal or classroom process that you are really really good at, that you want to share with other choral colleagues? Is there some part of the choral world that really speaks to you – and you want to share that excitement with others? Then perhaps consider writing a blog for ChoralNet!
RIGA SINGS – International Choir Competition & Imants Kokars Choral Award, August 17-21, 2022
Looking for a Christmas piece for Children’s Choir?
‘The Sleepy Shepherd Boy’ by Gordon Thornett has just been accepted by the prestigious Project Encore into their catalogue of recommended pieces. Written for a children’s choir in unison, with an optional 2nd part, it tells the story of a daydreaming shepherd boy on a Bethlehem hillside, who has a dream about the Christmas story. […]
Stories of Newness: Healing and Reimagining with Amanda Stevenson (Omaha Children’s Choir)
This week’s blog is sharing highlights from a conversation with Amanda Stevenson, founder and artistic director of Omaha Children’s Choir (OCC), an organization focused on making choral music education accessible to all children. OCC just wrapped up their 6th season (2020-21). You can read more about OCC and their amazing work here. In late January […]
Looping, Choir, and Creativity Masterclass
Hello friends, I posted a snippet of a looping and creativity masterclass I led during a residency in Montana several weeks ago, not realizing how many people would be interested in learning more. The response has been overwhelming and exciting, to say the least! Here is an indexed full version of that masterclass. It […]