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The Cherokee Nation is the largest of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes comprised of over 315,000 citizens. Today fewer than 8,000 people speak Cherokee fluently, so the Nation has recently taken a number of creative measures to revitalize the language. The Cherokee National Youth Choi... 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] I’m often asked by choir members to play a recording of a song before I start teaching it so they can get an idea of how it sounds. Photo by ~~Tone~~ Yet at a recent workshop people said t... read more
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In 2012, Travis Branam started a group that has redefined Denver’s dynamic choral scene. The non-auditioned community choir comprised of 6th-12th grade students is part of the Colorado Children’s Chorale program. The name of the choir incorporates Denver’s area code. According to the... read more
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Over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 8 - 12 June. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences including............ WORKHOPS & CONCERTS GALORE – MISF 2017 will see a new range of musical opportunities for singers and choirs to workshop & perform at our Festival home, BEST OF BRITISH IS BACK!... read more
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A unique chance for participants to enjoy 7 days of intense work in a hidden paradise of nature, located at Central Greece. Participants will be able to rehearse and perform a piano-duo version of Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms. The performance will take place in the open air theatre of the Angelinis - Had... 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] I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty good. photo by kalavinka Then after lunch I get the group to stand facing a different direction and it all goes wrong. What’s h... read more
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are approximately 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. The statistics are staggering, particularly when combined with the number of individuals afflicted with other forms of dementia, and the challenges of the disease are enormous for those liv... read more
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Perfect or Absolute Pitch Being able to recognise a pitch without an external reference is called absolute pitch, commonly referred to as perfect pitch. This is a rare trait. Studies show around one in ten thousand people have perfect pitch however many never discover they have it. This video is absolutely fascin... read more
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Early Bird Registrations are open now! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences!! From June 8 – 12, the Queen's Birthday Weekend. Proudly presented by the School of Hard Knocks Richard Gill AO is the founding Music Director and Conductor Emeritus of Victoria Opera, we are thrilled that... read more
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The United States has a long tradition of feminist activism. We’ve come a long way since the women’s suffrage movement began at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1868. From its inception, the feminist movement has included a multiplicity of voices and individuals with intersecting social identities... read more
