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The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, organized in 1929, is the longest continuously performing arts group in the state of Arizona. During World War II, the chorus performed with 21 singers because many of their other members, including the director, were serving in the military. According to their website, m... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm. And in September 2010 – again after ten years – I handed ove... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a place early!" Photo by London Permaculture How ... read more
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International Video Competition for Mixed Choirs Organizer: Alwin Michael Schronen and AS-Musikverlag Tholey/Saar - Germany In this international Video Competition for Mixed Choirs you can win a very special prize for your choir: a new a cappella composition of Alwin Michael Schronen dedicated to you and specificall... read more
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We move the deadline to the project to May 2017, and due to many requests from conductors, we also give links to sources where Armenian music is available In relation to the project announced here we are publishing sources allowing you to prepare the recording:Here you will find a lot of re... read more
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North Dakota, with a population of approximately 758,000 (Census Bureau 2016), is the fourth least populated and fourth least densely populated state in the US. It is in the capital city of Bismarck (metro population 130,000) that the Central Dakota Children’s Choir has created a community of young singers ... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Yes, you! No matter what size your choir is, you are by far the most important singer in it. photo by ~BillieJoesEntourage Without you, the choir would simply not function. We couldn’t do ... read more
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Creative Spirit Endures Regardless of Age with Golden Tones Chorus-Wayland, MA According to the 2010 US census, the number of people 65 and older jumped 15.1 percent between 2000 and 2010. They now make up 13 percent (over 40 million) of the total population, compared with 12.4 percent... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Out come all the favourite songs that everyone loves – songs that you’ve sung hundreds of times before. photo by John Bencina But how can you stop them from going stale and keep them... read more
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There are approximately 3,900 homeless people living on the streets of Dallas, Texas according to the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance’s 2016 count. That number represents a 24% increase over 2015. These statistics frame the magnitude of the problem, but the challenge of addressing it has as many soluti... read more
