Download the complete issue. ARTICLES Discovering Das klagende Lied: Mahler’s First Choral Work by Timothy Snyder An Interview with New York Polyphony by Adam and Sarah Leubke The Death of the Bishop of Brindisi by Gian Carlo Menotti by Julia O’Toole COLUMNS On the Voice World Voice Day 2012: A Mission for Choral Conductors by Robert T. Sataloff […]
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The Theatrical Rounds of Bob Applebaum
We all know that children love to act and that rounds are great pedagogical tools used in choirs all the time. In “The Theatrical Rounds” by Bob Applebaum, we find both of these elements in one package. In this session, the Chicago Children’s Choir will share with you a few of these sophisticated, yet accessible […]
Teaching Authentic Pop Styles to the Traditional Choir
The U.S. Navy’s Sea Chanters are called upon to sing a wide array of repertoire; from the most serious choral literature to pop music of the present day. The members of the ensemble will demonstrate how they move effortlessly between divergent styles in a manner that is stylistically and musically viable and healthy for the […]
Tanzanian Choral Traditions
This session will introduce conference attendees to the rich culture and traditions of vocal and choral music in Tanzania and provide performance practice techniques for authentic and exciting performances. Information will be presented through lecture, video of Tanzanian choirs, and performance by the Northern Illinois University Chamber Choir. Rev. Sululu comes to America with a […]
Rehearsal: It’s Why We Get Paid
The Collegiate Repertoire Chorale will expose singers to new repertoire and techniques within a collaborative context with other collegiate choristers. The clinician will lead the choir through a range of musics exploring a variety of choral sonorities. The sessions will experiment with techniques suitable to the creation of these sounds. The format allows for an […]
Making the Case for Your School Choir
Recognizing the ever-increasing pressures on choral music education—time in the school day, focus on standardized testing, funding—Chorus America has created an advocacy guide designed for K–12 choir teachers. “Making the Case for Your School Choir” provides evidence that choral singing is an integral component of a complete and competitive education, that choral singing builds community, […]
