Mansfield Choral Society will share their joy of singing with a civic concert this weekend at the town’s Palace Theatre.
They are joined by new voices from the local community to perform Handel’s sacred oratorio, Messiah, on Saturday, November 1, at 7.30pm.
Although Mansfield Choral Society has ... continue reading
Friday 31 October 2014
Top acts lined up for annual choral awards showcase (Valencia Govindasamy )
SATURDAY sees the third annual National Annual Choral Achievement Awards (Nacma) at The Playhouse Company. The show features top-notch national and local acts, and award-winning Judith Sephuma is the headlining act. Other artists on the line-up include Naima Kay, Raphael Vilakazi, Matthew Singers, Soul Brothers, Ithemba and more.
Tonight chatted to opera singer Vilakazi about the Nacma and what can be expected. “I’ve taken part in a lot of events of that nature, in the choirs and singing awards. I decided that I would like to be one of the people showcasing our talent and also would like people to know what the Nacma organisation is about.
“When they approached me to sing on the night of the awards, I took the opportunity, and ... continue reading
Tonight chatted to opera singer Vilakazi about the Nacma and what can be expected. “I’ve taken part in a lot of events of that nature, in the choirs and singing awards. I decided that I would like to be one of the people showcasing our talent and also would like people to know what the Nacma organisation is about.
“When they approached me to sing on the night of the awards, I took the opportunity, and ... continue reading
Colne Valley community choir Just Sing raises £500 for Yorkshire Cancer Centre (Chloe Glover)
A popular community choir sung its support for a cancer charity when it raised hundreds of pounds.
Golcar’s Just Sing choir gained £500 in donations for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre, which provides specialist medical equipment, research and development and ... continue reading
Golcar’s Just Sing choir gained £500 in donations for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre, which provides specialist medical equipment, research and development and ... continue reading
Thursday 30 October 2014
Many church choirs are dying: Here's why ( CATHY LYNN GROSSMAN Religion News Service)
James Merritt spent years as senior pastor of an Atlanta-area megachurch that featured a mighty choir.
Then he changed his tune.
At 50, he left First Baptist Church Snellville to plant a new church — 200 people in a rented space at a high school 12 miles away — focused on reaching a young generation.
There was and is no choir. And that puts Merritt’s current congregation, Cross Pointe Church, right on trend.
The newly released National Congregations Study finds church choirs are on the ... continue reading
Then he changed his tune.
At 50, he left First Baptist Church Snellville to plant a new church — 200 people in a rented space at a high school 12 miles away — focused on reaching a young generation.
There was and is no choir. And that puts Merritt’s current congregation, Cross Pointe Church, right on trend.
The newly released National Congregations Study finds church choirs are on the ... continue reading
Joyful Sounds Choir Competition Reaches Knockout Round (allAfrica.com)
AFTER a pause in the competition, the fourth and final knockout round of the Joyful Sounds choir competition will take place on Sunday, 2 November.
The Mission Choir Youth Choir, Bella Voice, Adoration and two wild cards from the previous knockout stages will battle it out on Sunday to secure a spot in the semi-finals. They will be joining the Poly Choir, Solei Deo Gloria and the Big K's choir.
The Mission Work Youth Choir consists of a .... continue reading
The Mission Choir Youth Choir, Bella Voice, Adoration and two wild cards from the previous knockout stages will battle it out on Sunday to secure a spot in the semi-finals. They will be joining the Poly Choir, Solei Deo Gloria and the Big K's choir.
The Mission Work Youth Choir consists of a .... continue reading
‘Fix My Choir's’ Michelle Williams, Deitrick Haddon Remake ‘Rather Be’ With YouTube's Tyler Ward, Fresh Big Mouf ( Kristin Strange and Jethro Nededog)
Destiny's Child alum joins gospel music artist and viral video sensations on a new version of the Clean Bandit song
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams and gospel superstar Deitrick Haddon, the stars of Oxygen's “Fix My Choir,” have teamed with YouTube “beat scout” Fresh Big Mouf and YouTube collaborating influencer Tyler Ward on a music video.
TheWrap has an exclusive first look at the video for the crew's remake of the hit Clean Bandit song, “Rather Be.”
The video stars Ward as a bus driver who picks up a waiting Fresh Big Mouf and ... continue reading
Tuesday 28 October 2014
Sunday's TV tips ()
Anne Cassin presents the All-Island School Choir Competition’s second regional final from St. Patrick’s College Chapel at NUI Maynooth, featuring choirs from the Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Co. Roscommon; Moate Community School, Co Westmeath; St Brigid’s Convent of Mercy; St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Co Roscommon; and Saint Mary’s Secondary School, Co Mayo.
The All-Island School Choir Competition is a five-part television series celebrating and encouraging the tradition of choral music in second-level schools throughout Ireland.
Organised by Co-operation Ireland, in association with ... continue reading
The All-Island School Choir Competition is a five-part television series celebrating and encouraging the tradition of choral music in second-level schools throughout Ireland.
Organised by Co-operation Ireland, in association with ... continue reading
Fix My Choir: Michelle Williams and Deitrick Haddon prove the healing power of song ( Lori Acken)
Seated side by side on a sofa in a Beverly Hills hotel lounge, former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams and Preachers of L.A. star Deitrick Haddon are radiating positive energy. The pair has just turned a room full of exhausted TV critics into a sea of smiling faces courtesy of a rousing performance with the Hermosa Beach Gospel Choir — just one example of their costars on Oxygen’s uplifting new series Fix My Choir.
Over the course of eight episodes, Haddon and Williams crisscross California — and the country — to turn a variety of struggling vocal groups into united musical forces. “A choir is really a reflection of a community; you get everybody in a choir,” says Haddon, who also executive produces the ... continue reading
Over the course of eight episodes, Haddon and Williams crisscross California — and the country — to turn a variety of struggling vocal groups into united musical forces. “A choir is really a reflection of a community; you get everybody in a choir,” says Haddon, who also executive produces the ... continue reading
New line of Sheffield ales hits the right note with choir (Rachel Parry)
Both good and bad ideas have come out of meetings done over a pint or two of ale.
For a Sheffield choir and brewery a session supping on local brews resulted in a ‘eureka’ business moment.
Fraser Wilson, a composer who heads up Sheffield’s Albion Choir, first met the owners of Abbeydale Brewery, Sue and Patrick Morton, through one of the musical group’s concerts.
The creative 30-year-old is passionate about music, particularly traditional British arrangements, and ... continue reading
For a Sheffield choir and brewery a session supping on local brews resulted in a ‘eureka’ business moment.
Fraser Wilson, a composer who heads up Sheffield’s Albion Choir, first met the owners of Abbeydale Brewery, Sue and Patrick Morton, through one of the musical group’s concerts.
The creative 30-year-old is passionate about music, particularly traditional British arrangements, and ... continue reading
Monday 27 October 2014
Young Plymouth brass musicians perform at choir anniversary concert ( Plymouth Herald)
A PAIR of young brass musicians performed as guest soloists at a special anniversary concert.
Ben Marks, aged 15, and 12-year-old Oliver Marsland, played at the event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Burraton Male Voice Choir at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltash.
Ben played The Swan on Baritone horn, while Oliver gave a rendition of The Prince of Denmark’s March on trumpet.
Both boys were accompanied on piano by their music teacher, Ross Shaddick.
Mr Shaddick said: “I am very proud of the boys for their performances ... continue reading
Ben Marks, aged 15, and 12-year-old Oliver Marsland, played at the event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Burraton Male Voice Choir at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltash.
Ben played The Swan on Baritone horn, while Oliver gave a rendition of The Prince of Denmark’s March on trumpet.
Both boys were accompanied on piano by their music teacher, Ross Shaddick.
Mr Shaddick said: “I am very proud of the boys for their performances ... continue reading
Cuban choir to bring joyous music (Pauline Zulueta)
High River’s Gift of Music series will be featuring a different kind of classical music this November as the Creole Choir of Cuba will perform at High River United Church on Nov. 1.
“These are musicians that are representative of a different culture,” said Michèle Wheatley-Brown, artistic and executive director of High River Gift of Music Society. “We have had world music here before...but to have such a big group is something we’ve never done before.”
The choir is comprised of ten members from Camagüey, Cuba who each have classical music training. The group shares the ... continue reading
“These are musicians that are representative of a different culture,” said Michèle Wheatley-Brown, artistic and executive director of High River Gift of Music Society. “We have had world music here before...but to have such a big group is something we’ve never done before.”
The choir is comprised of ten members from Camagüey, Cuba who each have classical music training. The group shares the ... continue reading
RCCG’S Living Faith Connections Choir Wins ‘Best Gospel Act’ at MOBO Awards 2014 ( King A-Maz )
Gospel group Living Faith Connections Choir were crowned ‘Best Gospel Act’ at the MOBO Awards 2014. Held on Wednesday, October 22 at London’s renowned Wembley Arena, Living Faith Connections Choir beat out Annastasia Baker, J. Vessel, Noel Robinson, and Kristina Myles to the prestigious award.
Giving thanks to God, the MOBO awards and the entire RCCG family, Pastor Chris Adeoye and choir directorEvans Ogboi were on hand on the night, to ... continue reading
Saturday 25 October 2014
Choral Society wins arts commission grant (Aiken Standard)
The Aiken Choral Society has been awarded a $1,500 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2014 fiscal year.
The support will allow the organization to achieve their goals of entertaining and educating through music.
The community will benefit from the cultural addition to the areas surrounding Aiken and will bring visitors also. Monies spent to promote events will be an economic benefit.
The Porter Fleming Foundation and some private individuals are helping the Aiken Choral Society meet its ... continue reading
The support will allow the organization to achieve their goals of entertaining and educating through music.
The community will benefit from the cultural addition to the areas surrounding Aiken and will bring visitors also. Monies spent to promote events will be an economic benefit.
The Porter Fleming Foundation and some private individuals are helping the Aiken Choral Society meet its ... continue reading
Friday 24 October 2014
A trip through history for a song (SUSAN SCAFFIDI)
The first concert of the season for Bakersfield College's student singers will be as much an educational experience as a musical one.
You could call Friday's concert a "musical history tour." Directed by Jennifer Garrett, the BC choral program will present "A Walk through Choral History," surveying Western European choral music traditions from the medieval period to the modern, featuring such classics of the repertoire that even those with no experience listening to choral music will recognize the ... continue reading
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space Begins 2014-15 Choral Season Tonight (Classical Music News Desk)
After a triumphant season debut in 2013 heralded as "broad, wide-ranging and powerful" by The New York Times, Sacred Music in a Sacred Space begins its 2014-15 Choral season tonight, October 22 at 7pm with Mozart's Mass in C minor-a majestic setting featuring double chorus. The Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola and a phenomenal line-up of soloists (Martha Guth and Marguerite Krull, sopranos; Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor; Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone) under the direction of K. Scott Warren offer this iconic work on a program that opens with Haydn's Symphony No. 97. Tickets are $25-$80; purchase by clicking here or call 212-288-2520.
An intensely personal, rule-breaking composition, Mozart's Great Mass in C minor is a riveting statement about the complex mixture of joy and ... continue reading
An intensely personal, rule-breaking composition, Mozart's Great Mass in C minor is a riveting statement about the complex mixture of joy and ... continue reading
Faith a resounding theme for new choral season (Janie Magruder)
Grand Canyon University’s music department has long performed works that are representative of Western choral tradition, with an emphasis on music that contributes to our Christian heritage.
For its 2014-15 season, which begins Thursday with the Masterworks Concert I, the choral program is focusing its repertoire on a theme of faith — specifically, the integration of faith, learning and practice.
“Through music, there are a lot of connections between faith and the real application of faith,” said Dr. Juan Hernandez, assistant dean of the College of Fine Arts and Production. “Artists are able to explain challenging areas of life — illness, war, planes dropping out of the sky — where words only cannot explain.”
The concert, featuring the ... continue reading
For its 2014-15 season, which begins Thursday with the Masterworks Concert I, the choral program is focusing its repertoire on a theme of faith — specifically, the integration of faith, learning and practice.
“Through music, there are a lot of connections between faith and the real application of faith,” said Dr. Juan Hernandez, assistant dean of the College of Fine Arts and Production. “Artists are able to explain challenging areas of life — illness, war, planes dropping out of the sky — where words only cannot explain.”
The concert, featuring the ... continue reading
UFIC Choir's Rise to Stardom (Yeukai Karengezeka)
Sensational choral group,United Family International Church (UFIC) Choir is among the groups that have risen to stardom over a short space of time. The huge choir that is made up of about 500 members is one of the largest choral groups locally and its impact has been felt on the gospel scene and beyond.
The group's latest achievement is having five nominations at the upcoming Zimbabwe Music Awards that will be held at Harare International Conference Centre on October 29.
The choir was nominated for Best Contemporary Choral Music with three albums "Divine Solutions Volume 2 and 3" and "We Are a Family Volume 1". It is also up for Album of the Year with "We are a Family" and Best Duo/Groups category for "We Are a Family Volume 1".
Although the choir was formed in 2008 by Prophet Emmanuel and Ruth Makandiwa, it became visible on the showbiz last year with their offerings "Divine Solutions 1, 2 & 3" and "We are a Family".
The "Divine Solutions" albums had a ... continue reading
The group's latest achievement is having five nominations at the upcoming Zimbabwe Music Awards that will be held at Harare International Conference Centre on October 29.
The choir was nominated for Best Contemporary Choral Music with three albums "Divine Solutions Volume 2 and 3" and "We Are a Family Volume 1". It is also up for Album of the Year with "We are a Family" and Best Duo/Groups category for "We Are a Family Volume 1".
Although the choir was formed in 2008 by Prophet Emmanuel and Ruth Makandiwa, it became visible on the showbiz last year with their offerings "Divine Solutions 1, 2 & 3" and "We are a Family".
The "Divine Solutions" albums had a ... continue reading
Waco ISD students make All-Region Choir (WacoTrib.com)
Four Waco ISD choral students have been named to the All-Region Choir.
Waco ISD choir members from University High and Waco High schools traveled to Belton High School on Sept. 27 to audition for the Texas Music Educators Association Region VIII ninth- through 12th-grade All-Region Choir.
From that competition, three students from Waco High and one from University High advance to the ... continue reading
Waco ISD choir members from University High and Waco High schools traveled to Belton High School on Sept. 27 to audition for the Texas Music Educators Association Region VIII ninth- through 12th-grade All-Region Choir.
From that competition, three students from Waco High and one from University High advance to the ... continue reading
Thursday 23 October 2014
Cathedral's first girls' choir prepares for historic concert (Timbates)
The Canterbury Cathedral Girls’ Choir, the first choir of its’ kind in the holy site’s 1400-year-history, are preparing for their first Christmas concert.
The choir was announced last year, and have been performing since the start of 2014. The 16 girls, aged between 12 and 18, made their debut at January Evensong. They were lauded by the media for bringing an end to more than a millennium of male-dominated singing at the Cathedral.
Since then, they have performed at several services, including ... continue reading
St. Malachy students picked for OPUS Honor Choir
St. Malachy sixth graders Olivia Hagen and Marie Mullin were recently selected for participation in the 29th annual OPUS Honor Choir Festival.
More than 3,500 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four OPUS Honor Choirs.
Selections were made by means of a recorded audition.
The student singers will rehearse and perform as part of the 5/6 grade choir, which will be directed by guest conductor Tanya Rosenkranz from Linn Mar Schools.
Hagen is the daughter of Kimberly and Michael Hagen of Afton; Mullin is the daughter of Julia Weisshaar-Mullin and Bill Mullin of Creston.
The 2014 OPUS Honor Choir will ... continue reading
More than 3,500 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four OPUS Honor Choirs.
Selections were made by means of a recorded audition.
The student singers will rehearse and perform as part of the 5/6 grade choir, which will be directed by guest conductor Tanya Rosenkranz from Linn Mar Schools.
Hagen is the daughter of Kimberly and Michael Hagen of Afton; Mullin is the daughter of Julia Weisshaar-Mullin and Bill Mullin of Creston.
The 2014 OPUS Honor Choir will ... continue reading
Popular men’s choir will perform at St. Paul’s United Church (Orillia Packet and Times)
The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir (COMC) will be in concert Saturday at St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia at 7:30 p.m.
Founded in 1977 in Hamilton, the COMC has become internationally known through recordings and international concert tours. The choir has performed more than 400 concerts in Canada, the United States, Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. It has sung at such prestigious venues as the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Toronto’s Roy Thompson Hall, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Festival Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. In 2015, the COMC will do its second concert tour of Ireland.
The repertoire of the COMC is extensive and varied, including spirituals, popular tunes, folk songs and songs and choruses from operettas and Broadway musicals. Saturday’s concert will ... continue reading
Founded in 1977 in Hamilton, the COMC has become internationally known through recordings and international concert tours. The choir has performed more than 400 concerts in Canada, the United States, Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. It has sung at such prestigious venues as the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Toronto’s Roy Thompson Hall, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Festival Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. In 2015, the COMC will do its second concert tour of Ireland.
The repertoire of the COMC is extensive and varied, including spirituals, popular tunes, folk songs and songs and choruses from operettas and Broadway musicals. Saturday’s concert will ... continue reading
Singing the praises of the Hahnville High choir (Katie Becnel)
The National Honor Choir often sings the praises of Hahnville High students who earn the prestige of joining its ranks. HHS Choir Conductor Craig Matherne Jr. and Assistant Choir Director Cheryl Mahler work with 128 students and several different choir courses. The school offers a Men's Choir, Women's Choir, A Cappella Choir, Women's Varsity Choir and Vocal Ensemble.
This year HHS has 28 choir members who have advanced to honor choirs. They include ... continue reading
This year HHS has 28 choir members who have advanced to honor choirs. They include ... continue reading
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Croydon’s young singers tune in for choral premiere (CronxWire)
For an unknown soldier by internationally-acclaimed composer Jonathan Dove is the centrepiece of an ambitious community and educational programme devised by London Mozart Players, one of the UK’s finest ensembles and Croydon’s resident orchestra.
The new work was jointly commissioned by the orchestra and The Portsmouth Grammar School and the world premiere will take place in Portsmouth Cathedral on Remembrance Sunday.
The London premiere will be in Croydon on 14 November and an extensive education programme has been running since March to build up choirs in six local junior schools to perform alongside choristers from Croydon Minster and The Portsmouth Grammar School. The youngsters have been learning popular wartime songs as well and performing them in concerts ... continue reading
The new work was jointly commissioned by the orchestra and The Portsmouth Grammar School and the world premiere will take place in Portsmouth Cathedral on Remembrance Sunday.
The London premiere will be in Croydon on 14 November and an extensive education programme has been running since March to build up choirs in six local junior schools to perform alongside choristers from Croydon Minster and The Portsmouth Grammar School. The youngsters have been learning popular wartime songs as well and performing them in concerts ... continue reading
Hill House Association Hosts Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem at Saint Paul Cathedral (Hill House Association)
The Hill Association presents the world-renowned Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem at Saint Paul Cathedral on November 7, 2014 at 7:30 pm in celebration of the 50th anniversary of providing services to residents of the city of Pittsburgh. The new Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem is returning after a five-year hiatus. The Choir is an artistically and musically inspired organization dedicated to providing inner-city youth with opportunities to become disciplined, confident, motivated and successful American artists. The Choir has toured the globe, performing for dignitaries worldwide, including ... continue reading
PH all-male choir takes top prize in South Korea competition (Rappler.com)
According to a press release, Aleron choir beat out 38 other choirs from 8 different countries, including Czech Republic, Russia, and Colombia. The group won the Gold Prize in the Classical Equal Voices category, which qualified them to advance to the Grand Prix round.
The Aleron choir was led by choir director Christopher Amado Ong Arceo. The group previously received the First Prize distinction in the ... continue reading
The Aleron choir was led by choir director Christopher Amado Ong Arceo. The group previously received the First Prize distinction in the ... continue reading
Children's Choir plans fundraising pancake breakfast in Chico (Chico Enterprise-Record)
Children's Choir of Chico will be serving a complete pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. First St. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the choir's European tour in July 2015.
Members of Bel Canto (high school age), Bella Voce (women), and community singers will travel to Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna and Salzburg, Austria where they will perform concerts in historic locations. Among the concerts planned, the choir hopes to ... continue reading
Members of Bel Canto (high school age), Bella Voce (women), and community singers will travel to Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna and Salzburg, Austria where they will perform concerts in historic locations. Among the concerts planned, the choir hopes to ... continue reading
King's welcomes St. Bernardine's gospel choir ( Jayne Ann Bugda)
Saint Bernardine's Gospel Choir will perform a free concert of traditional gospel songs and contemporary religious compositions at King's College at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, and during the 11 a.m. liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 26, as part of King's “Experiencing the Arts” series.
The concert and the liturgy will be held in the J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, located at the corner of North Franklin and Jackson streets. The performance is sponsored by King's Campus Ministry.
The Saint Bernardine's Gospel Choir has performed throughout the ... continue reading
The concert and the liturgy will be held in the J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, located at the corner of North Franklin and Jackson streets. The performance is sponsored by King's Campus Ministry.
The Saint Bernardine's Gospel Choir has performed throughout the ... continue reading
Ladies' choir celebrates milestone 30th anniversary (David Owens)
It was celebration time for Cor Merched Ynysybwl Ladies’ Choir who recently staged a special concert marking their 30th anniversary.
Held at Capel Noddfa in Ynysybwl with more than 150 people attending, the choir entertained the audience with a wide range of songs, including traditional, Welsh and standards from the musicals.
The choir was supported by special guests Heather Main and Trerobart Primary School.
Heather, a mezzo-soprano from Ynysybwl, was accompanied by her mother, Margaret Main, and showed off her fine repertoire finishing with an excellent medley of songs from Phantom of the Opera. Meanwhile, pupils from Trerobart Primary School were led by teachers Mrs Edwards and Mr Devereux, and ... continue reading
Held at Capel Noddfa in Ynysybwl with more than 150 people attending, the choir entertained the audience with a wide range of songs, including traditional, Welsh and standards from the musicals.
The choir was supported by special guests Heather Main and Trerobart Primary School.
Heather, a mezzo-soprano from Ynysybwl, was accompanied by her mother, Margaret Main, and showed off her fine repertoire finishing with an excellent medley of songs from Phantom of the Opera. Meanwhile, pupils from Trerobart Primary School were led by teachers Mrs Edwards and Mr Devereux, and ... continue reading
Tuesday 21 October 2014
St. Philip’s Choir to Perform at Mount Saint Mary Oct. 25 (Philipstown.info)
The Choir of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Garrison, will perform a concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 25, at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. The program entitled “Sacred Choral Music from the Renaissance through the 20th Century” will take place at the ... continue reading
Luther College Trumpet Choir at 7:00 PM on 10/20/2014 (davejohnson)
The Luther College Trumpet Choir, one of the brass ensembles which represent the music program of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, will give a performance at 7 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa. The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. John Cord, professor of music at Luther College, plays a variety of instrumental music from baroque to ... continue reading
Stage Choir Performance for Malala Yousafzai ()
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai will be at the heart of a choir performance here next week which will acclaim her extraordinary story.
'Malala/ A Child of Our Time', composed by James McCarthy and written by Pakistani novelist Bina Shah will be performed here on October 28, Barbican Centre said in a statement.
"As a child of our own time, she is celebrated in McCarthy's 'Malala'.
Yousafzai shot by the Taliban for her stance on girls' education continues her campaign undaunted.
"Her story has inspired the creation of this evocative and ... continue reading
'Malala/ A Child of Our Time', composed by James McCarthy and written by Pakistani novelist Bina Shah will be performed here on October 28, Barbican Centre said in a statement.
"As a child of our own time, she is celebrated in McCarthy's 'Malala'.
Yousafzai shot by the Taliban for her stance on girls' education continues her campaign undaunted.
"Her story has inspired the creation of this evocative and ... continue reading
Sunday 19 October 2014
Top choir needs a conductor (Cumbernauld News)
One of Scotland’s favourite choirs – the Cumbernauld Male Voice Choir – has a pressing problem that’s already lasted four months.
Since the retiral of its conductor John Seggie the choir has struggled to find a replacement, and has now asked the News and Chronicle to make their dilemma more widely known.
A spokesman for the choir said: “After the choir’s three sell-out concerts in the New Town Hall last May, the choir knew that conductor John Seggie, accompanist Aileen Kelly and ... continue reading
Since the retiral of its conductor John Seggie the choir has struggled to find a replacement, and has now asked the News and Chronicle to make their dilemma more widely known.
A spokesman for the choir said: “After the choir’s three sell-out concerts in the New Town Hall last May, the choir knew that conductor John Seggie, accompanist Aileen Kelly and ... continue reading
Michelle Williams Reveals Some Issues With the Egos of People in Choirs. ( Christine Thomasos)
Michelle Williams is starring in the upcoming Oxygen series "Fix My Choir" and is revealing that sometimes people in choirs can have more egos than mainstream singing groups.
Williams, 33, and co-star Haddon, 41, are gearing up to help gospel choirs in churches, schools, and communities with the upcoming Oxygen network reality television series that is slated for a Nov. 5 debut at 10 p.m. ET. The pair of gospel singers will serve as mentors for choirs who may be struggling.
Williams was questioned about the difference between mentoring a choir, an R&B group or pop group when speaking to Oxygen before the show officially airs next month. The singer was ... continue reading
Williams, 33, and co-star Haddon, 41, are gearing up to help gospel choirs in churches, schools, and communities with the upcoming Oxygen network reality television series that is slated for a Nov. 5 debut at 10 p.m. ET. The pair of gospel singers will serve as mentors for choirs who may be struggling.
Williams was questioned about the difference between mentoring a choir, an R&B group or pop group when speaking to Oxygen before the show officially airs next month. The singer was ... continue reading
Last Knockout Stage in Choir Competition (All Africa.com)
Windhoek — The last and fourth knockout stage in the Joyful Sound Choir Competition takes place on November 2 when Adoration, Mission Work for Jesus Christ Choir and the Bella Roge are competing against one another.
The winner will face
The winner of the third knock-out stage is BK's, who in last Sunday's third knockout stage replaced the that at the last minute had to withdraw from the competition at the National Theater Namibia (NTN). The Okhandja Choir in their beautiful African attire of black pants and ... continue reading
The winner will face
The winner of the third knock-out stage is BK's, who in last Sunday's third knockout stage replaced the that at the last minute had to withdraw from the competition at the National Theater Namibia (NTN). The Okhandja Choir in their beautiful African attire of black pants and ... continue reading
Vocal teachers unite to grow choir program at Dallas ISD’s Carter High School (Neighborsgo reporter )
Demetrius Ethley has made a career of resurrecting struggling school choir programs.
It’s a song and dance he’s conducted at three Dallas-Fort Worth area schools.
Now the choral director at Carter High School in South Dallas, he’s brought music back to the choir hall.
But the road ends at Carter, Ethley said after a Friday afternoon practice.
“I am tired of starting over. As far as I’m concerned, this is where I’m going to die or retire,” said Ethley, 43.
Previously the choir director at Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth, Ethley was hired as Carter’s director in January 2010.
“I’d heard of Carter because of the football team, but I knew nothing about it musically,” said Ethley, who grew up singing gospel music in Fort Worth.
His charge was to ... continue reading
It’s a song and dance he’s conducted at three Dallas-Fort Worth area schools.
Now the choral director at Carter High School in South Dallas, he’s brought music back to the choir hall.
But the road ends at Carter, Ethley said after a Friday afternoon practice.
“I am tired of starting over. As far as I’m concerned, this is where I’m going to die or retire,” said Ethley, 43.
Previously the choir director at Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth, Ethley was hired as Carter’s director in January 2010.
“I’d heard of Carter because of the football team, but I knew nothing about it musically,” said Ethley, who grew up singing gospel music in Fort Worth.
His charge was to ... continue reading
Thursday 16 October 2014
City Choir delivers an operatic, drama-filled Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ (Cecelia Porter)
Robert Shafer, director of the City Choir of Washington, knows how to program choral concerts by coupling new music with monumental staples of the past. In the choir’s eighth season, his 140 singers can deliver both chamber and symphonic works with equal success. Shafer also enlists superb vocal soloists and a fine orchestra, forces that regularly draw a full house, as they did at a Sunday concert at the expansive National Presbyterian Church. The afternoon opened with an intriguing new work, “Triptych,” by the 36-year-old British composer Tarik O’Regan. Turning to the late 18th century, Shafer followed the O’Regan with a ... continue reading
Community celebrates youth choir (wanealyssaivanson)
The Voices of Unity Youth Choir celebrated its success at an international competition with a concert on Sunday.
The group competed in the World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia earlier this year. The community honored the choir’s hard work Sunday at the IPFW Rhinehart Music Center. NewsChannel 15’s Terra Brantley served as the emcee at the victory celebration.
“These kids are amazing. They work incredibly hard to ... continue reading
The group competed in the World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia earlier this year. The community honored the choir’s hard work Sunday at the IPFW Rhinehart Music Center. NewsChannel 15’s Terra Brantley served as the emcee at the victory celebration.
“These kids are amazing. They work incredibly hard to ... continue reading
Setting Aglow the Words of Russian Liturgy The Berlin Radio Choir Sings Rachmaninoff’s Vespers ( CORINNA da FONSECA-WOLLHEIM)
An iridescent performance of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Manhattan capped the White Light Festival residence of the Berlin Radio Choir on Friday. Earlier in the week, this excellent choir, founded in 1925, had shown extraordinary personal commitment and textual nuance in Peter Sellars’s heart-wrenching ritualization of Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” at the Park Avenue Armory. Here, under the direction of its principal conductor, Simon Halsey, the choir showed off a different sound — homogeneous, silky and ... continue reading
Wednesday 15 October 2014
Choir sings for a good cause (CHAD)
Alfreton Male Voice Choir are to hold a concert entitled Lest We Forget, on Saturday, October 18.
The concert will feature guest artistes Lily Taylor-Ward, a very talented young singer, and the Shirland Brass Band.
This will take place at Alfreton Grange Art College, Grange Street, Alfreton. The start time will be 7.30pm.
Tickets are available at the door or by calling either 01773 833391 or 01773 829248.
All profits from the concert will be ...continue reading
The concert will feature guest artistes Lily Taylor-Ward, a very talented young singer, and the Shirland Brass Band.
This will take place at Alfreton Grange Art College, Grange Street, Alfreton. The start time will be 7.30pm.
Tickets are available at the door or by calling either 01773 833391 or 01773 829248.
All profits from the concert will be ...continue reading
LI Children’s Choir To Hold Concert To Benefit Children’s Cancer Center (CBSNewYork)
A children’s choir on Long Island is getting ready for the biggest concert of their lives.
As CBS 2’s Tracey Carrasco reported, later this month the North Shore Nightingales, a choir made up of middle school girls, will sing for a good cause — a benefit concert to raise money in the fight against cancer.
“I feel really honored because grandmother died of cancer and ... continue reading
As CBS 2’s Tracey Carrasco reported, later this month the North Shore Nightingales, a choir made up of middle school girls, will sing for a good cause — a benefit concert to raise money in the fight against cancer.
“I feel really honored because grandmother died of cancer and ... continue reading
Madrigal Choir opens season Sunday (BGM)
Since 1978, the Madrigal Choir has been singing. Singing is the choir's thing, and it seems appropriate that they spend the 2014-15 season celebrating what they do best.
The ensemble loves to entertain, and so its members sing. But entertainment is only one occasion for singing. Everyone sings to celebrate, to inspire, to comfort and to express great ideas. With singing, people demonstrate their ... continue reading
The ensemble loves to entertain, and so its members sing. But entertainment is only one occasion for singing. Everyone sings to celebrate, to inspire, to comfort and to express great ideas. With singing, people demonstrate their ... continue reading
Tuesday 14 October 2014
A Young Choir Teacher is Already Making Her Mark in Muscle Shoals (Brandon Chambers)
Muscle Shoals, ALA. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers honor goes to Christina Booker, a music teacher at Muscle Shoals Middle School. She received 319 dollars for supplies during WHNT’s surprise classroom visit.
Despite the fact she’s only in her second year as a teacher, Ms. Booker is already changing the landscape at this school by injecting a fresh dose of enthusiasm into the choir programs, getting middle school kids excited about vocal performance. It was the mother of one of these students who nominated Booker for this award.
“My 6th grader is in show choir under her and ... continuereading
Despite the fact she’s only in her second year as a teacher, Ms. Booker is already changing the landscape at this school by injecting a fresh dose of enthusiasm into the choir programs, getting middle school kids excited about vocal performance. It was the mother of one of these students who nominated Booker for this award.
“My 6th grader is in show choir under her and ... continuereading
Children’s choir celebrates its 20th season (JON NOYES)
The Fairfield County Children’s Choir, a community-based choral program, provides children in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to participate in a musical experience that is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. The choir, which has been recognized in performances throughout the U.S. and internationally, also brings critically acclaimed choral music to the community through a variety of concerts and events.
The Fairfield County Children’s Choir is made up of 300 children performing in four choirs. The choirs range from youngsters beginning to acquire vocal skills and repertoire to advanced choristers performing sophisticated voicing, musical forms, texts and techniques.
This year, FCCF is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Some of the ... continue reading
The Fairfield County Children’s Choir is made up of 300 children performing in four choirs. The choirs range from youngsters beginning to acquire vocal skills and repertoire to advanced choristers performing sophisticated voicing, musical forms, texts and techniques.
This year, FCCF is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Some of the ... continue reading
Frogtown music students perform in class (Ruben Rosario)
On cue, the kids in "ComMUSICation" choral music director Ryan LaBoy's class take 10 seconds at the beginning to "wiggle and giggle" -- a joyous release of unbridled energy.
Then it's down to business. The 20 youngsters dutifully sit down and, now as collectively zoned in and ... continue reading
Then it's down to business. The 20 youngsters dutifully sit down and, now as collectively zoned in and ... continue reading
A chorus of support for Crayons to Computers (Janelle Gelfand)
The Greater Cincinnati Choral Consortium will be raising voices this Sunday to help fill the backpacks of area children with paper, pencils, scissors and other needs to help them succeed in school.
The consortium is partnering with Crayons to Computers, a local non-profit organization that provides free basic supplies to teachers for their classrooms, in a fundraising concert on Sunday in Music Hall's Ballroom. "Choirs4Crayons" will be a 90-minute showcase of choral music performed by a dozen local choirs.
The award-winning choruses participating include ... continue reading
The consortium is partnering with Crayons to Computers, a local non-profit organization that provides free basic supplies to teachers for their classrooms, in a fundraising concert on Sunday in Music Hall's Ballroom. "Choirs4Crayons" will be a 90-minute showcase of choral music performed by a dozen local choirs.
The award-winning choruses participating include ... continue reading
Fall Choral Concert features unique performance ( Laurel Cooper )
On Oct. 8, various UT singing groups performed in the AMB auditorium for the Fall Choral Concert. A capella groups, chorale groups and the Tennessee Chamber Singers were among the performers at the concert.
The concert began at 8p.m. with a capella group, Four O’Clock Shadow. The group sang barbershop classics and a variety of contemporary hits.
Men’s Chorale, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale and the Tennessee Chamber Singers performed later with each group showcasing a unique set of songs and interesting stage themes.
Men’s Chorale opened their set with a ... continue reading
The concert began at 8p.m. with a capella group, Four O’Clock Shadow. The group sang barbershop classics and a variety of contemporary hits.
Men’s Chorale, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale and the Tennessee Chamber Singers performed later with each group showcasing a unique set of songs and interesting stage themes.
Men’s Chorale opened their set with a ... continue reading
Monday 13 October 2014
Dietrick Haddon and Michelle Williams Will ‘Fix My Choir’ ( Roz Edward)
As uplifting as the sounds of praise can be, sometimes the choirs who sing them could use some much needed mentoring when out of control egos, arguments, and lack of focus rear their ugly heads. Fortunately, help is on the way. Gospel superstar Dietrick Haddon and Award winning recording artist Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child will rescue choirs across the nation in their new music series ‘Fix My Choir’, premiering Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10 p.m ET/PT on Oxygen.
One of the featured performances will be that of Joshua Kagler and Harmonistic Praise crusade of New Orleans. Joshua Kagler brings souls closer to Christ through music. He invested everything he owned to ... continue reading
One of the featured performances will be that of Joshua Kagler and Harmonistic Praise crusade of New Orleans. Joshua Kagler brings souls closer to Christ through music. He invested everything he owned to ... continue reading
Come have fun with us at MUSON Festival, artistes tell Nigerians (Nigerian Tribune)
Bez Idakula, Imoleayo Balogun, Wole Oguntokun and Emeka Nwokedi amongst others promise a memorable time at this year’s fiesta starting on Thursday.
Alternative soul musician, Bez Idakula, Jazz saxophonist and arranger, Imoleayo Balogun and theatre director, Wole Oguntokun have assured Nigerians of a rollicking time at this year’s MUSON Festival.
The trio, and other top class artists including Emeka Nwokedi, director of the MUSON choir, Ice Nweke of SPAN and Ekpo Udoma of the Visual Arts Society of Nigeria gave the assurance on Wednesday at a media briefing on this year’s festival which has ‘Coming of Age’ as its theme.
The artists, all of whom will feature during the 10-day festival, also expressed their delight at being part of ... continue reading
Alternative soul musician, Bez Idakula, Jazz saxophonist and arranger, Imoleayo Balogun and theatre director, Wole Oguntokun have assured Nigerians of a rollicking time at this year’s MUSON Festival.
The trio, and other top class artists including Emeka Nwokedi, director of the MUSON choir, Ice Nweke of SPAN and Ekpo Udoma of the Visual Arts Society of Nigeria gave the assurance on Wednesday at a media briefing on this year’s festival which has ‘Coming of Age’ as its theme.
The artists, all of whom will feature during the 10-day festival, also expressed their delight at being part of ... continue reading
Choral singers seeking new voices (Frank PEEBLES / Prince George Citizen )
Student voices from the area are gathering under a blanket of sound. The 2014-15 edition of the District 57 Tapestry Singers is under construction, and anyone interested in singing with this choral group is invited to try out.
This is the eighth year for the singing program for all public schools of the city. The ensemble is split into a senior group (Grade 7-12) and a junior group (Grade 4-7).
The junior choir is for learning the foundation of choral singing, having fun together as performing artists in training, and ... continue reading
Safaricom Choir and Youth Orchestra first concert tomorrow ()
THE Safaricom Choir and Safaricom Youth Orchestra are set to stage their debut public performance at Nairobi's Safaricom Indoor Arena, Kasarani, tomorrow.
The concert will bring together children from various backgrounds to showcase their skills n playing various Orchestra instruments including violin, piano, trumpet, cello, trombone and the tuba. They will be joined on stage by the Safaricom Choir in a ... continue reading
Bacone College To Welcome Ugandan Children’s Choir (Rev. Dr. Stephen Wiley)
Bacone College’s Center for Christian Ministry is proud to welcome back the Imani Children’s Choir for a second performance this year.
The choir was well received last semester and were pleased to be invited back.
They will be performing at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Bacone College Memorial Chapel ... continue reading
The choir was well received last semester and were pleased to be invited back.
They will be performing at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Bacone College Memorial Chapel ... continue reading
Choir reopens for holiday season (Sarah Kucharski - The Free Press)
Four-part harmonies can be heard throughout the city as the Fernie Community Choir has begun its fall meetings.
David Pasivirta, the music teacher at both Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School, has led the choir since he started it in January 2014.
Pasivirta is passionate about his most valued instrument: his voice. He was an active member in his high school band and choir, and his music teacher John Trepp inspired him to go on to become a music teacher himself. During his years at Trinity Western University, where he majored in voice, he became a guest vocalist with the Vancouver Chamber Choir.
Eventually, Pasivirta moved to ... continue reading
David Pasivirta, the music teacher at both Fernie Secondary School and Isabella Dicken Elementary School, has led the choir since he started it in January 2014.
Pasivirta is passionate about his most valued instrument: his voice. He was an active member in his high school band and choir, and his music teacher John Trepp inspired him to go on to become a music teacher himself. During his years at Trinity Western University, where he majored in voice, he became a guest vocalist with the Vancouver Chamber Choir.
Eventually, Pasivirta moved to ... continue reading
Friday 10 October 2014
Choral concert spans two continents (Pat Waring)
Music lovers filled the pews at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury Sunday afternoon, anticipating the Choral Concert of Two Continents to be sung by the choir with director and organist David Rhoderick. The ambitious two-part program featured a resplendent performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria and an equally captivating rendition of Frostiana, Randall Thompson’s setting of Robert Frost’s poetry.
The multi-faceted concert brought listeners on a journey from Vivaldi’s 18th century to ... continue reading
The multi-faceted concert brought listeners on a journey from Vivaldi’s 18th century to ... continue reading
Area choral groups “Sing Out! A Choral Celebration (Ohio )
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Symphony Chorus will host several area choral groups for its third annual “Sing Out! A Choral Celebration” at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Renaissance Theatre. Proceeds will go to support the Renaissance. No tickets are required, however, donations will be accepted at the door, with a suggested donation of $5.
As part of the concert, seven local singing groups will perform short feature segments, culminating in a combined chorus that will showcase over hundreds of singers onstage for a ... continue reading
As part of the concert, seven local singing groups will perform short feature segments, culminating in a combined chorus that will showcase over hundreds of singers onstage for a ... continue reading
Louisville has rich choral community (Elizabeth Kramer)
"There's a real desire in people to sing," said Frank Heller. Heller is a longstanding member of the Louisville choral community, having led the Louisville Youth Choir for years before moving on more than 20 years ago to found Voces Novae, a chorus dedicated to singing the works of living American composers.
Louisville's choral music scene embodies a range of people, including singers in church, community and student choirs. Some are part of the 75-year-old Louisville Chorus, led by Daniel Spurlock, which sings a gamut of music from master works to ... continue reading
Louisville's choral music scene embodies a range of people, including singers in church, community and student choirs. Some are part of the 75-year-old Louisville Chorus, led by Daniel Spurlock, which sings a gamut of music from master works to ... continue reading
Loveland Choral Society, Acoustic Eidolon play together for first time in 10 years (Jessica Benes)
It has taken 10 years, but Acoustic Eidolon is joining the Loveland Choral Society for a musical event.
The two groups' second performance together, "Song Threads & Story Lines," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rialto Theater Center in Loveland.
The groups' debut performance together came after the Choral Society's Cliff Schultz attended an Acoustic Eidolon concert.
Their music was heavily influenced by ... continue reading
The two groups' second performance together, "Song Threads & Story Lines," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rialto Theater Center in Loveland.
The groups' debut performance together came after the Choral Society's Cliff Schultz attended an Acoustic Eidolon concert.
Their music was heavily influenced by ... continue reading
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Schools wanted for choir of year (Antrim Times)
BBC Radio Ulster is seeking entries from Ballymena and Antrim for its first ‘School Choir Of The Year’ competition in association with the Ulster Youth Choir, supported by the Arts Council NI.
Primary and secondary schools are invited to submit their choirs for entry into the competition by mid-December this year.
Six primary schools and six secondary schools will ... continue reding
Primary and secondary schools are invited to submit their choirs for entry into the competition by mid-December this year.
Six primary schools and six secondary schools will ... continue reding
Millikin University Choir to hold Homecoming Concert
The Millikin University Choir will hold a special Homecoming Concert of choral music on Sunday, October 12.
The concert will take place at Central Christian Church at 2:00 p.m., and will be free and open to the public. The Millikin University Choir will be joined by University Choir alumni, who ... continue reading
The concert will take place at Central Christian Church at 2:00 p.m., and will be free and open to the public. The Millikin University Choir will be joined by University Choir alumni, who ... continue reading
Cullen Center at Westminster Choir College of Rider University opens to the public later this month (Nicole Mulvaney)
Abrupt vocal pauses and stumbles often come with learning a new language. But for about 90 freshmen at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, singing Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré in French is all about harmony. With conductor Amanda Quist leading them through a rehearsal Tuesday afternoon, the freshmen, making up the Westminster Chapel Choir, bobbed their heads and ... continue reading
Howard University Gospel Choir “live” recording sparks special reunion ( Hamil R. Harris)
Four decades ago there was a wall between classical and gospel musicians on the campus of Howard University. Students who wanted to join a new gospel choir on campus were warned that participation in the group could jeopardize their futures in the Fine Arts Department.
But the choir was formed anyway and days after the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the choir held its first concert in Rankin Chapel on Howard’s campus. In many ways the gospel choir was ... continue reading
But the choir was formed anyway and days after the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the choir held its first concert in Rankin Chapel on Howard’s campus. In many ways the gospel choir was ... continue reading
School to host choral evening for war memorial fund (Worcester News)
A CHORAL evening in remembrance of the First World War will be held at a school.
The Chantry School in Martley is hosting the night, to raise funds for the Pensax War Memorial Fund.
The concert will feature the Worcester Male Voice Choir and about 15 students from Years 7 to 11.
It came about through the ... continue reading
The Chantry School in Martley is hosting the night, to raise funds for the Pensax War Memorial Fund.
The concert will feature the Worcester Male Voice Choir and about 15 students from Years 7 to 11.
It came about through the ... continue reading
Leatherhead Choral Society musical director wins national composers' competitio ( Dorking Advertiser).
A MUCH-LOVED poem by Alfred Tennyson provided the inspiration for the winning piece of new music among 40 UK entries for Cornwall's International Male Voice Choral Festival.
The hotly contested Composers' Competition ended with success for Bookham's Ian Assersohn, with his setting of Tennyson's Crossing The Bar.
A cheque for £1,000 and a silver cup were presented to Mr Assersohn by festival president Michael Galsworthy.
Announcing him as the winner among 40 entries by 31 composers, adjudicator Dr Alan Bullard said he had created "an effective and ... continue reading
Tuesday 7 October 2014
Masterworks Choral Ensemble Kicks of Season with “Songs Macabre” (Masterworks Choral Ensemble)
“It was a dark and stormy night….”
Yes, that’s how Masterworks Choral Ensemble begins “A Season of Song,” it’s 34th concert series. On October 11, 2014 MCE begins its season of exciting, entertaining, and engaging music. All concerts are at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, just a short walk from the Olympia Senior Center.
Our first concert of the season, “Songs Macabre,” is Saturday, October 11, 2014. You probably know that Masterworks performs a lot of ... continue reading
Yes, that’s how Masterworks Choral Ensemble begins “A Season of Song,” it’s 34th concert series. On October 11, 2014 MCE begins its season of exciting, entertaining, and engaging music. All concerts are at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, just a short walk from the Olympia Senior Center.
Our first concert of the season, “Songs Macabre,” is Saturday, October 11, 2014. You probably know that Masterworks performs a lot of ... continue reading
Charity choral concert for Shropshire Carers Appeal ( shropshirelive.com)
Jigsaw Sound, comprising of vocalists from across the county, will be presenting a choral concert on Saturday evening (11th October) at St George’s Church, Mountfields, Shrewsbury starting at 7.30pm. Elodie Home of Shropshire Rural Community Council said: “It is very kind of Jigsaw Sound to be staging a concert for the benefit of local carers in Shropshire. They have been supporting us all this year as their chosen charity and we look forward to ... continue reading
Maasai Choir to Perform in Helena [Pamoja Ministries]
HELENA, MT - A message of faith and fearlessness is coming from the continent of Africa and it is spreading right here in North America. This fall, the En-kata choir from Tanzania, East Africa, is sharing songs and stories about the awesome power of God at work in their community. The ‘Why Such Fear?' Tour 2014 will be in Helena, Montana at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church on October 8th, at Helena Alliance Church on October 10th, at Helena Valley Faith Center on October 11th and 12th with their moving performance.
Choir member Naitapuaki Lengina explains the title of the tour: “In our lives, we have challenges, but since our God is with us, Why Such Fear?” Her own story is an example of the hope and good news coming from a continent that in the West is more often known for having to ... continue reading
Choir member Naitapuaki Lengina explains the title of the tour: “In our lives, we have challenges, but since our God is with us, Why Such Fear?” Her own story is an example of the hope and good news coming from a continent that in the West is more often known for having to ... continue reading
Choir’s longest-serving member celebrates 90th birthday [Berwick Advertiser]
A sizable contingent of the Berwick Male Voice Choir visited the Turret Villa Retirement Home to pay tribute to one of their own.
Enos (Ernie) Longbone, who now resides with his wife Olive in Turret Villa, was celebrating his 90th birthday.
Ernie is the choir’s longest-serving member with 50 years of rehearsing and performing under his belt.
He was to be entertained with four of ... continue reading
Enos (Ernie) Longbone, who now resides with his wife Olive in Turret Villa, was celebrating his 90th birthday.
Ernie is the choir’s longest-serving member with 50 years of rehearsing and performing under his belt.
He was to be entertained with four of ... continue reading
Mousehole Choir unite Cornish singers to support Newlyn's Fishermen's Mission [CMScott]
Five Cornish choirs sang their hearts out to raise £2,500 for Newlyn’s Fishermen’s Mission.
Mousehole Male Voice Choir joined Mevagissey Male Choir, Nankersey Male Choir, Newquay Male Voice Choir and the Polperro Fishermen’s Choir to raise a Redruth church roof for the mission.
The event was orchestrated by Mousehole MD Stephen Lawry whose members were keen to mark their support for Cornwall’s fishermen after they suffered a cataclysmic winter.
The concert was compered by ... continue reading
Can barristers sing? A soprano's verdict ()
Soprano Sarah Gabriel will be singing with the Bar Choral Society in November. She decided to check them out in advance…
Certain ideas appear to be so obvious that it’s surprising they didn’t emerge sooner: wheels on the bottom of suitcases, tin openers, mixer taps, that sort of thing. The Bar Choral Society (BCS) is just such an idea, and I’d presumed that 2014 might herald its centenary rather than its inauguration. Yet while the Bar is littered with fine musicians, a commitment to regular rehearsals and performing is not easy to juggle with the preparation of briefs and court appearances.
How wonderful it is then that this magnificent new venture is planted firmly in the midst of legal London, allowing its singers to ... continue reading
Concert in Beckenham will raise money for good causes (molly Kersey)
A star studded gala concert will be held this month.
St George’s Church, Beckenham, will hold the event on October 12 to celebrate the launch of their Choral Foundation.
The concert programme will include Mozart, Wagner and Lehar and will feature acclaimed soloists Susan Bullock and Richard Berkeley-Steele, alongside the choir of St George’s Church, directed by Nigel Groome.
The St George’s Choral Foundation funds two choral scholars, who support the choir of St George’s Church and all its week to week and specialist commitments.
Nigel Groome, director of music at St George’s, said: “It is an honour to welcome such highly regarded soloists to St George’s and for myself and the choir, alongside the choral scholars, to be able to work with them. The concert promises to be a fantastic event with some excellent music and a fitting celebration of the launch of our Choral Foundation, which we are very excited about.”
Rector at St George’s, Canon Paul Francis, said: “We are privileged to ... continue reading
St George’s Church, Beckenham, will hold the event on October 12 to celebrate the launch of their Choral Foundation.
The concert programme will include Mozart, Wagner and Lehar and will feature acclaimed soloists Susan Bullock and Richard Berkeley-Steele, alongside the choir of St George’s Church, directed by Nigel Groome.
The St George’s Choral Foundation funds two choral scholars, who support the choir of St George’s Church and all its week to week and specialist commitments.
Nigel Groome, director of music at St George’s, said: “It is an honour to welcome such highly regarded soloists to St George’s and for myself and the choir, alongside the choral scholars, to be able to work with them. The concert promises to be a fantastic event with some excellent music and a fitting celebration of the launch of our Choral Foundation, which we are very excited about.”
Rector at St George’s, Canon Paul Francis, said: “We are privileged to ... continue reading
Staying the chorus: Music director marks 40 years at Christ the King (STEVE METSCH)
When Ed Zelnis first played the piano at Christ the King Church in Chicago’s Beverly community, he was a 16-year-old who attended Quigley South High School.
The building where his alma mater was now is home to St. Rita High School. But some things never change. Zelnis, 56, is marking 40 years with the church choir at Christ the King. He became music director four years after his debut and, frankly, enjoys the job so much he never entertained the idea of leaving.
He met his wife, Janis Knox, a professional singer, because of ... continue reading
The building where his alma mater was now is home to St. Rita High School. But some things never change. Zelnis, 56, is marking 40 years with the church choir at Christ the King. He became music director four years after his debut and, frankly, enjoys the job so much he never entertained the idea of leaving.
He met his wife, Janis Knox, a professional singer, because of ... continue reading
Monday 6 October 2014
CT Choral Society Chamber Singers Present Free Brookfield Concert (Bethel's Hamlethub)
The Chamber Singers of the Connecticut Choral Society will perform in a free concert at the Brookfield Library on Sunday, October 19, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations in support of future concerts are welcome. Refreshments will be provided by The Friends of The Brookfield Library.
The program will consist of an eclectic mix of folk songs, madrigals, spirituals, and sentimental favorites, including ... continue reading
The program will consist of an eclectic mix of folk songs, madrigals, spirituals, and sentimental favorites, including ... continue reading
2 students make All-Region Choir; SSHS Choir’s Fall Concert Monday at FBC (mySSnews.com)
Two Sulphur Springs High School Choir students advanced from the All-Region Choir to Pre-Area Choir auditions Saturday.
Senior Teresa Botello and junior Sarah Bennett competed at All-Region Saturday, Sept. 27, at Pine Tree Junior High School in Longview. Both students’ vocal skills earned them a spot in the All-Region Choir, qualifying them to try-out for the Pre-Area Choir in November.
“Both of the girls learned ... continue reading
Senior Teresa Botello and junior Sarah Bennett competed at All-Region Saturday, Sept. 27, at Pine Tree Junior High School in Longview. Both students’ vocal skills earned them a spot in the All-Region Choir, qualifying them to try-out for the Pre-Area Choir in November.
“Both of the girls learned ... continue reading
2014 Magi Choral festival tickets now on sale (newszap.com)
For a limited time, tickets for the annually sold out Magi Choral Festival are now available at several Lower Shore locations.
This year’s Magi Choral Festival features the internationally celebrated National Christian Choir and the always popular Magi Children's Choir.
The event will be held on ... continue reading
This year’s Magi Choral Festival features the internationally celebrated National Christian Choir and the always popular Magi Children's Choir.
The event will be held on ... continue reading
Eight Leicestershire choirs prepare for charity challenge (Leicester Mercury)
Eight choirs from across the county are busy preparing for a singing challenge.
A community choir challenge called We Sing For Hope will take place next month at St James the Greater church, London Road, Leicester.
More than 200 people will be taking part.
Helen Alloway, 44, who runs ... continue reading
A community choir challenge called We Sing For Hope will take place next month at St James the Greater church, London Road, Leicester.
More than 200 people will be taking part.
Helen Alloway, 44, who runs ... continue reading
African Children’s Choir was a joy to attend (Albert Lea Tribune.com)
“Do you want your photo taken outside of their tour bus?” I joked with my wife as we were driving to Albert Lea to see the African Children’s Choir. When I saw a tweet from the Albert Lea Tribune announcing the choir’s performance and shared it with my wife, her desire to go was sputtered out faster than a cheetah chasing down its prey. We were going, and she was thrilled.
I enjoy attending cultural events like the ... continue reading
I enjoy attending cultural events like the ... continue reading
Choir wows its audience (Hucknall Today)
Nottingham’s Albert Hall echoed to the sounds of Songs and Music from Stage and Screen, which was the theme for Bestwood Male Voice Choir’s 62nd Annual Gala Concert.
The concert, supporting the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research charity, delighted an appreciative audience which included prestigious guests Wendy Start, the Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, and Professor Chris Bunce (research director for the charity) among others.
The combined talents of ... continue reading
The concert, supporting the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research charity, delighted an appreciative audience which included prestigious guests Wendy Start, the Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, and Professor Chris Bunce (research director for the charity) among others.
The combined talents of ... continue reading
Auditions scheduled for Coshocton Children’s Choir (TimesReporter.com)
Auditions for the 28th season of the Coshocton Children's Choir have been set for Oct. 6, 7 and 9 at Coshocton Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., Coshocton.
Students in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for this contingent of the Coshocton Community Choir family. The children's choir rehearses from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church, and sings as part of ... continue reading
Students in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for this contingent of the Coshocton Community Choir family. The children's choir rehearses from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church, and sings as part of ... continue reading
Central choir shares stage with Under the Streetlamp (Richmond Register)
Madison Central High School’s madrigal choir never had a better professional performance experience than it did Thursday evening, said its director, Lisa Jury.
The school’s 30 top-tier choir students performed two songs on the EKU Center for the Arts stage Thursday evening with Under the Streetlamp.
The group was formed by ... continue reading
The school’s 30 top-tier choir students performed two songs on the EKU Center for the Arts stage Thursday evening with Under the Streetlamp.
The group was formed by ... continue reading
Lagos Community Gospel Choir ()
Lagos Gospel Community Choir and several artistes came together for an evening that held all in attendance in awe of the presence of God.
When Zjolt arrived the event at a couple of minutes to 5pm, a good number were already seated with many still coming in.
As we waited for the evening with one of Lagos’ fantastic choirs, our expectations heightened as a video of Mariam Anazodo’s interview with several artistes billed to minister for the night playing on the big screen.
Tosin Martins said it was going to be an extraordinary evening, Lara George said Gospel music’s standard had risen to another level and her sound had evolved. Tim Godfrey, wearing a double hat as Choir Director of LCGC and ... continue reading
When Zjolt arrived the event at a couple of minutes to 5pm, a good number were already seated with many still coming in.
As we waited for the evening with one of Lagos’ fantastic choirs, our expectations heightened as a video of Mariam Anazodo’s interview with several artistes billed to minister for the night playing on the big screen.
Tosin Martins said it was going to be an extraordinary evening, Lara George said Gospel music’s standard had risen to another level and her sound had evolved. Tim Godfrey, wearing a double hat as Choir Director of LCGC and ... continue reading
Sunday 5 October 2014
Nigerian gospel (Nigerian gospel)
Gosple musicis a kind of African, motivational Christian music that has become a major part of Nigerian music. In the 1960s the Evangelical Church of West Africa Choir was popular, and in the early 1970s Bola Aare, Sola Rotimi, Good women Choir, Ebenezer Obey and later, Panam Percy Paul, Onyeka Onwenu, Lanre Teriba (ATORISE), Tope Alabi, Asu Ekiye, Keffi, and Sammie Okposo were notable. Also, in the early 1970s & 80s Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa's choir, The Christian Redeemed Voices were known for their gospel sound. He the late Bishop, would purchase instruments for the choir and each one of them would be mastered by skillful musicians. The Bishop would challenge his student pastors and young adult church members to pick up instruments and play them. Play them...they did, no training only the gift of God deposited and called out by the Bishop. There was a lady by the name of Minister Dorothy James (Evangel Temple, USA) and Rev. David Mporampora(Uganda)they transformed gospel music in West Africa. Nigeria in particular. I would say without a doubt, they laid the foundation of the sound we now hear. Many students were from other West African nations and they took that sound and ... continue reading
MUSON Marches to Maturity at 18 (This Day Live)
A grand festival of arts is underway, organised by the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) as the music family marks its 18th anniversary this October. The festival, which is aptly themed, “MUSON, Coming of Age” kicks off on Thursday, October 16, 2014 with one of the Festival’s favourites, “My Kind of Music,” the personality programme where distinguished Nigerians, provide a rare glimpse of their persona to an invited audience. Using their favourite music as raw materials, they discuss their musical preferences and how they relate to aspects of their ... continue reading
SUU’s Department of Music presents "Autumn Collage, a Choral Concert” October 14 Read more: KCSG Television - SUU s Department of Music presents Autumn Collage a Choral Concert October 14 (kcsg.com news)
(CEDAR CITY, Utah) - As the leaves change color, experience a variety of musical colors when Southern Utah University’s Department of Music presents an Autumn Collage, A Choral Concert. The program features performances by SUU’s Concert and Women’s Choirs. Dr. Kevin L. Baker conducts the Concert Choir and Shannon Birch conducts the Women’s Choir. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th, the Music Masterworks Series performance begins at 7:30pm at Cedar City’s Heritage Center Theater. Tickets are $10 for Adults, and $5 for youth. SUU Faculty, Staff and students are free with a valid I.D. card.
Autumn Collage features a diverse range of selections from the classical repertory to ... continue reading
Autumn Collage features a diverse range of selections from the classical repertory to ... continue reading
Saturday 4 October 2014
NIC Choral Union, guest to perform 'High Lonesome Mass' [CDA Press.com]
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College will present Dr. Tim Sharp and NIC Choral Union in a performance of "High Lonesome Mass" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center.
As part of a three-day residency at NIC, Sharp will also give a presentation on American Bluegrass, the origins of the music of the "sacred harp" and "shape note" singing traditions at 11 a.m. Oct. 8, in Boswell Hall room 102. From Oct. 7-9, Sharp will be working with choral students and the community as they prepare to perform his "High Lonesome Mass."
All events are free and open to the public, but non-perishable food items will be taken at the door for the NIC Food Pantry.
Sharp is a distinguished conductor and composer, as well as the executive director of the American Choral Director's Association. This is his fifth season as artistic director of the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, where critics characterize his performances as having "stunning power" and "great passion and precision."
Sharp previously served as the dean of fine arts at Rhodes College in Memphis. He also served as director of ... continue reading
As part of a three-day residency at NIC, Sharp will also give a presentation on American Bluegrass, the origins of the music of the "sacred harp" and "shape note" singing traditions at 11 a.m. Oct. 8, in Boswell Hall room 102. From Oct. 7-9, Sharp will be working with choral students and the community as they prepare to perform his "High Lonesome Mass."
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All events are free and open to the public, but non-perishable food items will be taken at the door for the NIC Food Pantry.
Sharp is a distinguished conductor and composer, as well as the executive director of the American Choral Director's Association. This is his fifth season as artistic director of the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, where critics characterize his performances as having "stunning power" and "great passion and precision."
Sharp previously served as the dean of fine arts at Rhodes College in Memphis. He also served as director of ... continue reading
Something to sing about [ Jaci Conrad Pearson Black Hills Pioneer]
LEAD — This is surely something to sing about. Eight students were specially chosen to represent Lead-Deadwood High School at the 60th annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra in Sioux Falls Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Featuring some of the best young singers in South Dakota, the event is a performance that’s just about as pitch-perfect as they come.
Two days of rehearsals will prepare nearly 1,000 students from across the state, including a select eight from Lead-Deadwood, to join forces in singing in the culminating two-hour grand concert to ... continue reading
Featuring some of the best young singers in South Dakota, the event is a performance that’s just about as pitch-perfect as they come.
Two days of rehearsals will prepare nearly 1,000 students from across the state, including a select eight from Lead-Deadwood, to join forces in singing in the culminating two-hour grand concert to ... continue reading
Friday 3 October 2014
Youth Choir welcomes new members (O&E Media)
The BeckRidge Youth Choir is getting ready for its fall season and is looking for new members.
Director Keri Mueller, vocal music teacher at Workman Elementary School in Canton, leads the choir.
“Getting kids fired up about singing is something I am very passionate about,” Mueller said. “There’s nothing more rewarding than helping kids fulfill their own passion for music.”
The BeckRidge Youth Choir gave its premiere performance last year.
“I was so very proud of them.” Mueller said. “They worked really hard to ... continue reading
Director Keri Mueller, vocal music teacher at Workman Elementary School in Canton, leads the choir.
“Getting kids fired up about singing is something I am very passionate about,” Mueller said. “There’s nothing more rewarding than helping kids fulfill their own passion for music.”
The BeckRidge Youth Choir gave its premiere performance last year.
“I was so very proud of them.” Mueller said. “They worked really hard to ... continue reading
Three Welsh Tenors and Maelgwn Male Voice Choir, Venue Cymru, Llandudno (David Powell)
Meibion Maelgwn Male Voice Choir often promise a varied repertoire and at their 42nd annual concert they did not disappoint.
Propelled by the powerhouses that are the Three Welsh Tenors, the 900-strong audience was alternately given renditions by the Tenors and the choir of works by artists as diverse as Richard Wagner and Simon and Garfunkel, and from Guiseppe Verdi to Leonard Cohen.
The choir took to the stage then one or more of Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Alun Rhys-Jenkins, in tailored, dark grey suits, would then come on to thunder, soothe and soar.
Perhaps charismatic Aled Hall’s restrained Myfanwy stood out but Rhys Meirion also charmed us with his melifluous tones on The Holy City.
Not to be outdone, I particularly enjoyed Maelgwn male voice choir’s Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Miserables.
Then there was their staple but unfailingly moving version of
Propelled by the powerhouses that are the Three Welsh Tenors, the 900-strong audience was alternately given renditions by the Tenors and the choir of works by artists as diverse as Richard Wagner and Simon and Garfunkel, and from Guiseppe Verdi to Leonard Cohen.
The choir took to the stage then one or more of Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Alun Rhys-Jenkins, in tailored, dark grey suits, would then come on to thunder, soothe and soar.
Perhaps charismatic Aled Hall’s restrained Myfanwy stood out but Rhys Meirion also charmed us with his melifluous tones on The Holy City.
Not to be outdone, I particularly enjoyed Maelgwn male voice choir’s Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Miserables.
Then there was their staple but unfailingly moving version of
Sing like Whoopi with Dr. Ricky Dillard, 'Sister Act II's' choral consultant, in Decatur choir workshop (Kay Campbell)
DECATUR, Alabama - Dr. Ricky Dillard coached Whoopi Goldberg in choir leading for "Sister Act II," and Dillard's Stellar Award-winning New Generation Chorale was the featured choir for Steve Martin's "Leap of Faith."
On Oct. 11, 2014, Dillard will coach area choir directors and singers in an afternoon workshop in Decatur, Ala.
Dillard will teach Church Choir 101 for choir singers and directors in a workshop at the United Pentecostal Jubilee House of Prayer, 311 Memorial Drive N.W., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m.
Then the workshop choir will move to the Princess Theater, 112 Second Ave. N.E., for an evening concert that begins at 6 p.m.
The workshop choir will be ... continue reading
On Oct. 11, 2014, Dillard will coach area choir directors and singers in an afternoon workshop in Decatur, Ala.
Dillard will teach Church Choir 101 for choir singers and directors in a workshop at the United Pentecostal Jubilee House of Prayer, 311 Memorial Drive N.W., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m.
Then the workshop choir will move to the Princess Theater, 112 Second Ave. N.E., for an evening concert that begins at 6 p.m.
The workshop choir will be ... continue reading
Perfect way for Choral Society to recruit Friends (Banbury Guardian)
Banbury Choral Society hosted its Friends launch event on Friday in the Great Hall at the stunning location of Broughton Castle.
The choir, conducted by musical director Julian Harris, sang a programme of music that was both moving and uplifting, interspersed with solo pieces by young students from the Youth Outreach Scheme.
The event was attended by Lord and Lady Saye & Sele, the Mayor of Banbury Councillor Sean Woodcock, and Sir Paul Hayter, the choir’s president.
The four pieces sung by the choir were all composed in the 18th Century and perfectly suited the setting.
Haydn’s Te Deum was followed by Bach’s well-known Jesus Joy of Man’s Desiring, Mozart’s Ave Verum and, completing the evening, Handel’s coronation masterpiece Zadok.
While I felt Ave Verum was sung a little too slowly, all the pieces were beautifully balanced and showed the choir’s talent to the full. It was fun that the solo pieces were ... continue reading
The choir, conducted by musical director Julian Harris, sang a programme of music that was both moving and uplifting, interspersed with solo pieces by young students from the Youth Outreach Scheme.
The event was attended by Lord and Lady Saye & Sele, the Mayor of Banbury Councillor Sean Woodcock, and Sir Paul Hayter, the choir’s president.
The four pieces sung by the choir were all composed in the 18th Century and perfectly suited the setting.
Haydn’s Te Deum was followed by Bach’s well-known Jesus Joy of Man’s Desiring, Mozart’s Ave Verum and, completing the evening, Handel’s coronation masterpiece Zadok.
While I felt Ave Verum was sung a little too slowly, all the pieces were beautifully balanced and showed the choir’s talent to the full. It was fun that the solo pieces were ... continue reading
Christ’s Hospital Choral Society (County Times)
Christ’s Hospital Choral Society is an adult choir for members of School staff and the local community.
They meet weekly in the Court Room and are very fortunate to have Andrew Cleary, the Director of Music at Christ’s Hospital, as their conductor.
The choir perform four concerts each year, covering a wide repertoire.
The first concert is in November and will be performed in St Mary’s Church in Horsham. We are commemorating 100 years since the First World War and will be singing pieces by Blatchly, Wilcox, Goodall, some choruses from The Armed Man and Faure’s Requiem.
The Friends of CHASE are invited to provide refreshments to help them raise funds.
In December we will be ... continue reading
They meet weekly in the Court Room and are very fortunate to have Andrew Cleary, the Director of Music at Christ’s Hospital, as their conductor.
The choir perform four concerts each year, covering a wide repertoire.
The first concert is in November and will be performed in St Mary’s Church in Horsham. We are commemorating 100 years since the First World War and will be singing pieces by Blatchly, Wilcox, Goodall, some choruses from The Armed Man and Faure’s Requiem.
The Friends of CHASE are invited to provide refreshments to help them raise funds.
In December we will be ... continue reading
Thursday 2 October 2014
ACC Starts Community Choir (The Journal Pealand)
As more and more singers began to file into the Alvin Community College choir studio, Music Director Dr. Kevin Moody’s smile began to widen.
“I just can’t believe it,” he said. “Stand up, let’s sing!”
Moody held the first rehearsal for the ACC Community Chorus on August 26 and 50 local singers signed up to join the group.
“I’m really excited about the repertoire that’s available to us,” he said.
The Community Chorus will have its first performance of Handel’s Messiah on December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Alvin First United Methodist Church. The group, which is made up of current students and local music enthusiasts, will perform two concerts a year.
“Many are former students which is ... continue reading
“I just can’t believe it,” he said. “Stand up, let’s sing!”
Moody held the first rehearsal for the ACC Community Chorus on August 26 and 50 local singers signed up to join the group.
“I’m really excited about the repertoire that’s available to us,” he said.
The Community Chorus will have its first performance of Handel’s Messiah on December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Alvin First United Methodist Church. The group, which is made up of current students and local music enthusiasts, will perform two concerts a year.
“Many are former students which is ... continue reading
Shewey to be honored for service to bell choir ( Deb Holland Meade County Times-Tribune staff)
STURGIS | Dedicated, enthusiastic, hard-working and fun.
That's how Mimi Shewey describes the bell choir members she has been hanging around for more than 40 years at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
What's special about this relationship is that the members of the choir would describe their director in the same manner.
The church will a host a reception to honor Shewey for her 41 years of dedication to the Chapel Bell Choir from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Erskine Club Room at the church.
Shewey gave birth to the Chapel Bell Choir at the church in 1973 and it's been going strong every since.
"I just got the idea that our church should have a bell choir," she said. "I thought the idea was great."
So, Shewey went to visit the ... continue reading
That's how Mimi Shewey describes the bell choir members she has been hanging around for more than 40 years at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
What's special about this relationship is that the members of the choir would describe their director in the same manner.
The church will a host a reception to honor Shewey for her 41 years of dedication to the Chapel Bell Choir from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Erskine Club Room at the church.
Shewey gave birth to the Chapel Bell Choir at the church in 1973 and it's been going strong every since.
"I just got the idea that our church should have a bell choir," she said. "I thought the idea was great."
So, Shewey went to visit the ... continue reading
Choir Boy Looks at Homosexuality in a Black Prep School (Steven Leigh Morris)
At first, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s study of five, black prep-school students (Jeremy Pope, Nicholas L. Ashe, Donovan Mitchell, Grantham Coleman and Caleb Eberhardt), along with their stern headmaster (Michael A.Shepperd) and a visiting white professor (Leonard Kelly-Young) from the Civil Rights era, might seem schematic. The “group drama” about opportunity and its lack in a callous world is carved from plays ranging from Trevor Griffith’s Comedians to Herbert Ross’ Steel Magnolias.
Eventually, however, McCraney’s poetical-musical style, along with Trip Cullman’s perfect staging, transforms a stock scenario into a kind of oratorio: The five students, as part of the school choir, punctuate the action with ... continue reading
Eventually, however, McCraney’s poetical-musical style, along with Trip Cullman’s perfect staging, transforms a stock scenario into a kind of oratorio: The five students, as part of the school choir, punctuate the action with ... continue reading
Composers' Competition for next year's International Male Voice Choral Festival across Cornwall won by Ian Assersohn ( West Briton)
A MUCH-loved poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson provided the inspiration for the winning piece of new music among 40 UK entries for Cornwall's next International Male Voice Choral Festival.
The Composers' Competition ended with Ian Assersohn's setting of Tennyson's Crossing The Bar being performed for the first time at a Truro and Penwith College-sponsored prize evening by Alastair Taylor's Celtic Male Ensemble.
Cornwall's biennial world choral event, from April 29 to ... continue reading
The Kapelle choir to perform Oct. 24 ( Telegraph staff report )
BETHALTO — The Kapelle choir from Concordia University Chicago will share its talent with Southwest Illinois this fall.
Kapelle — a concert choir — will perform Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto while on its annual fall concert tour. The Kapelle is conducted by Charles P. Brown, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Concordia University Chicago.
Kapelle is the premier choral ensemble of the university. Chosen by audition, the choir prepares a variety of music for local and national audiences. At Christmas, Kapelle presents a Service of Lessons and Carols and an annual spring 10-day tour takes Kapelle to a variety of regions in the United States. Additionally, ... continue reading
Kapelle — a concert choir — will perform Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto while on its annual fall concert tour. The Kapelle is conducted by Charles P. Brown, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Concordia University Chicago.
Kapelle is the premier choral ensemble of the university. Chosen by audition, the choir prepares a variety of music for local and national audiences. At Christmas, Kapelle presents a Service of Lessons and Carols and an annual spring 10-day tour takes Kapelle to a variety of regions in the United States. Additionally, ... continue reading
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Wrenn receives music boosters scholarship (The Mid Week)
SYCAMORE – Lucy Wrenn is the winner of the Sycamore Music Boosters Continuing College Music Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to help Sycamore High School alumni continue their music education in college. Wrenn, a first year recipient, was awarded this scholarship in recognition of her outstanding musicianship, music and academic achievements, and overall participation in music.
Wrenn is in her senior year at Augustana College majoring in music education and psychology. She has been highly involved in a number of Augustana ensembles including the Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers, the Ascension Singers, and ... continue reading
Wrenn is in her senior year at Augustana College majoring in music education and psychology. She has been highly involved in a number of Augustana ensembles including the Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers, the Ascension Singers, and ... continue reading
Nat’l choral tilt on
MANILA Broadcasting Company invites ensembles to join the 2014 MBC National Choral Competition.
Considered as the biggest all-inclusive choral competition in the country today, the contest will be conducted in two divisions, the children’s choir and the open category.
Live auditions will be held on October 12 at the Star Theater in Pasay City.
Choirs from provinces outside Mega-Manila may also send an application packet consisting of ... continue reading
Considered as the biggest all-inclusive choral competition in the country today, the contest will be conducted in two divisions, the children’s choir and the open category.
Live auditions will be held on October 12 at the Star Theater in Pasay City.
Choirs from provinces outside Mega-Manila may also send an application packet consisting of ... continue reading
Albacappella bring harmony to Deeside village fun day (Deeside Piper)
A CULTER-based women’s choir used their talents to help out another Deeside village recently, performing at the Durris Fun Day event.
The Albacappella barbershop-style harmony singers, who normally rehearse in Peterculter’s Heritage Hall on Wednesday evenings, went along to the Fun Day on September 20 to help raise funds for the Durris Village Hall and community,.
Albacappella member Sarah Hopkins told the Piper: “Hundreds turned out for the event and we were delighted to help.”
The whole Durris community were involved including the Primary School Parents and local churches, and those who ... continue reading
The Albacappella barbershop-style harmony singers, who normally rehearse in Peterculter’s Heritage Hall on Wednesday evenings, went along to the Fun Day on September 20 to help raise funds for the Durris Village Hall and community,.
Albacappella member Sarah Hopkins told the Piper: “Hundreds turned out for the event and we were delighted to help.”
The whole Durris community were involved including the Primary School Parents and local churches, and those who ... continue reading
CLC Music Department announces fall concert lineup (Community Contributor College of Lake County Public Relations and Marketing)
Seven concerts, featuring a huge variety of choral and instrumental music, will be presented by the College of Lake County Music department during fall semester. The CLC Music department boasts four instrumental groups: the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble, the Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band. CLC's choral program includes four ensembles: the Choir of Lake County, the CLC Singers, the Chamber Choir and the Gospel Choir. The ensembles feature musically talented CLC students as well as community members.
Jazz Night Concert: Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble, directed by ... continue reading
Jazz Night Concert: Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble, directed by ... continue reading
Three choirs and more (wake field express)
A male voice choir, a women’s vocal ensemble and a group of mixed voices will be making a harmonious effort to raise money for charity when they join in song at Wakefield Cathedral later this year.
Wakefield Amateur Operatic Society (WAOS) Chorus will be joined for its autumn concert by Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir and ... continue reading
Wakefield Amateur Operatic Society (WAOS) Chorus will be joined for its autumn concert by Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir and ... continue reading
Gwinnett Choral Guild Debuts New Mass to North America (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE)
The Gwinnett Choral Guild (Guild) will present "A Diminished Mass" by Scottish composer Alan A. Craig at Duluth First United Methodist Church on October 18, 2014. The performance places the traditional liturgical texts in a modern setting.
Transporting the audience, the 40-member Guild will weave a rich choral tapestry with strings, and percussion. Artistic Director Renee Wilson-Wicker says this North American debut is a once in a lifetime opportunity. "We are so honored that Allan A. Craig chose the Gwinnett Choral Guild to deliver his amazing work to new audiences in the states."
"The cycle of error, renewal and reward is an ... continue reading
Transporting the audience, the 40-member Guild will weave a rich choral tapestry with strings, and percussion. Artistic Director Renee Wilson-Wicker says this North American debut is a once in a lifetime opportunity. "We are so honored that Allan A. Craig chose the Gwinnett Choral Guild to deliver his amazing work to new audiences in the states."
"The cycle of error, renewal and reward is an ... continue reading
KCKCC Vocal Music Prepares for GEMS Concert (KANSAS CITY, KAN.)
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Vocal Music Department is inviting the community out to support the college's choirs during the upcoming GEMS concert.
The concert is at 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at St. Patrick’s Church, 1086 N. 94th St. in Kansas City, Kan. It is free and open to the public.
The concert will feature the Community Choir and the Chamber Chair as they perform works by ... continue reading
The concert is at 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at St. Patrick’s Church, 1086 N. 94th St. in Kansas City, Kan. It is free and open to the public.
The concert will feature the Community Choir and the Chamber Chair as they perform works by ... continue reading
Church choirs perform together in ArtPrize ( Heather Walker and 24 Hour News 8 web staff)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A number of local church choirs joined together to perform in ArtPrize.
The idea to bring together singers from historical downtown Grand Rapids churches and local Christian schools in a single choir arose in May, and “Voices of the City” was born.
Songs were chosen and the choir, which is made up of about 350 members of all ages, started practicing earlier this month.
“Voices of the City” was performed Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Singers from Aquinas College, Catholic Central and West Catholic high schools, Grand Rapids Christian High School, LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, First (Park) Congregational Church, the Cathedral of St. Andrew, the Basilica of St. Adalbert, and other area churches participated.
The director was excited to take part in the world’s largest art competition.
“I think groups are starting to understand you could be a part of ArtPrize. I had never thought of it before, actually. I’m really excited about it and ... continue reading
The idea to bring together singers from historical downtown Grand Rapids churches and local Christian schools in a single choir arose in May, and “Voices of the City” was born.
Songs were chosen and the choir, which is made up of about 350 members of all ages, started practicing earlier this month.
“Voices of the City” was performed Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Singers from Aquinas College, Catholic Central and West Catholic high schools, Grand Rapids Christian High School, LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, First (Park) Congregational Church, the Cathedral of St. Andrew, the Basilica of St. Adalbert, and other area churches participated.
The director was excited to take part in the world’s largest art competition.
“I think groups are starting to understand you could be a part of ArtPrize. I had never thought of it before, actually. I’m really excited about it and ... continue reading
Threshold Choir in Lawrence comes alive to sing for the dying (DONALD BRADLEY The Kansas City Star)
LAWRENCE
The open door lets the women’s singing waft into the cool evening.
Had someone passed by on the narrow, residential street in this college town, they may have slowed, stopped even. And listened in the dark to the two-round, a cappella harmony coming from the small, white house.
But they likely would not have recognized a tune or lyric. The songs are not for them.
They are for the dying.
The women inside make up Lawrence’s new Threshold Choir. The idea is for members to go in small groups to a hospice setting, hospital or home and sing softly at the bedsides of those near death.
At the recent rehearsal, member Anne Haehl tells the ... continue reading
The open door lets the women’s singing waft into the cool evening.
Had someone passed by on the narrow, residential street in this college town, they may have slowed, stopped even. And listened in the dark to the two-round, a cappella harmony coming from the small, white house.
But they likely would not have recognized a tune or lyric. The songs are not for them.
They are for the dying.
The women inside make up Lawrence’s new Threshold Choir. The idea is for members to go in small groups to a hospice setting, hospital or home and sing softly at the bedsides of those near death.
At the recent rehearsal, member Anne Haehl tells the ... continue reading
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