[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are times when it’s not been appropriate for an audience to clap. Funerals and weddings are the obvious ones. photo by Linda Thomas ...
Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor. We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience me...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I regularly get emails out of the blue from various singing groups scattered across the globe asking for gigs. Recently I had one from a Russian ensemble, ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...
Dear Choral Enthusiasts, Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the spirit of unity and freedom, I am excited to share some wonderful updates and opportunities to connect through the power of choral music. Creating Together Music has always been a too...
Kelly Galbraith directs Cantores Celestes in an excerpt of Sweet with Starlight, written by Stephen Hatfield. Recorded on December 1, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Video and audio footage by Patric McGroarty www.stclarens.com
www.facebook.com/emacadiz www.emacadiz.es @emacadiz THE SEAL LULLABY (Eric Whitacre) Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the Night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o'er the combers, looks downward to find us At rest ... more
musical Director (Antony Currington) accepting the applause after the final song.. He looks pretty pleased and even proud o the team that were able to compete .. Little did he know (Hmm or maybe he had a feeing) that the team had won the 2012 National
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing together in a group is something special. It is a very different experience from singing on your own. But what exactly is it that we get from singing...
InCOROnata 2014
