Thursday, February 14, 7:30pm “i thank you God” Plano West Senior High School, Kathy Hackett, Conductor TMEA Convention, San Antonio More info Saturday, February 23, 7:30pm “Madrigals for the Seasons” Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, Conductor Mission Dolores, San Francisco More info Saturday, February 23, 5:00pm “Aria and Fugue” Emil Miland, Cello; Eric Choate, pianoContinue reading “David Conte Performances – Spring 2019”
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Paul Manz – 100 Years of Music
2019 is the 100th anniversary of Paul Manz’s birth. In honor of the occasion, we’re reminding ourselves of the incredible contributions Manz made to church music, and invite you to join in. If you are performing any of Manz’s works in 2019, let us know in the comments! If you’re not familiar with Manz’s legacyContinue reading “Paul Manz – 100 Years of Music”
Randol Bass – Winter 2018 Performances
It’s that time again! Orchestras and choruses around the country are gearing up for Christmas concerts, and many of them are performing music by composer Randol Bass. Check out the list below to see where Bass’ music will be performed this winter! Bellringers’ Holiday Cleveland Orchestra Missoula Symphony Association Christmas Flourish CaseContinue reading “Randol Bass – Winter 2018 Performances”
Introducing Three Songs by Ephraim Amu
By Kofi Agawu Between 2002 and 2006, the local currency in Ghana included a 20,000-cedi note with the image of composer Ephraim Amu. These spaces are normally reserved for famous political leaders, generic situations that project the country’s industry and culture, and historic sites. That Dr. Amu shared this company speaks to the very highContinue reading “Introducing Three Songs by Ephraim Amu”
Tom Keesecker Winter 2018 Performances
Tom Keesecker will perform music from his Advent and Christmas piano collections in an hour-long program of piano music, song, and poetry at these churches in November and December. If you’re in the Washington, D.C., or Baltimore area, make time to hear these beautiful, calming settings of carols for the season. Sunday, 11/18, Saint Martin’sContinue reading “Tom Keesecker Winter 2018 Performances”
Juliana Hall Premieres – 2018/2019 Season
Juliana Hall: A Season of Premieres How Do I Love Thee? World Premiere Saturday, September 29, 2018 – 7:30 PM Contemporary Undercurrent of Song Project (CUSP) All Saint’s Church 16 All Saint’s Road Princeton, NJ Soprano Martha Guth and pianist Erika Switzer present the world premiere of How Do I Love Thee? – 5 songsContinue reading “Juliana Hall Premieres – 2018/2019 Season”
David Conte Performances – Fall 2018/Winter 2019
Sunday, October 14th, 2018, 7:00 pm Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Joshua Trio: Emil Miland, cello; Meredith Clark, harp; Ann Moss, soprano Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco More info Thursday, October 18th, 2018, 7:30 pm In Praise of Music San Francisco Girls’ Chorus; Valerie Sainte-Agathe, conductor Herbst Theatre, San Francisco More info Continue reading “David Conte Performances – Fall 2018/Winter 2019”
Responsorial Psalm Singing with the Five Graces Psalter, Part 2
Post by Kelly Dobbs-Mickus The new volume of Responsorial Psalms for the 3-year Lectionary by Luke Mayernik is receiving rave reviews as an excellent resource for psalmody. This post continues to explore the practice of responsorial psalm singing in the context of Roman Catholic liturgy using The Five Graces Psalter for reference. We hope thatContinue reading “Responsorial Psalm Singing with the Five Graces Psalter, Part 2”
Ronald Arnatt (1930–2018): A Remembrance by Stanley M. Hoffman
Post by Stanley M. Hoffman My first memories of Dr. Ronald (Ron) Arnatt came during the early to mid-1990s when I worked as an editor at Scores International music engravers (formerly Commonwealth Digital). ECS Publishing—where Ron was an editor—was one of our main clients; both companies were in downtown Boston not far from one another.Continue reading “Ronald Arnatt (1930–2018): A Remembrance by Stanley M. Hoffman”
Juliana Hall’s Art Songs March Across America for Women’s Rights
Guest post by David Sims Part I Every now and then a project comes along that is so unique and so meaningful that a composer cannot refuse the opportunity. So says composer Juliana Hall, whose new mezzo-soprano song cycle Through the Guarded Gate is the result of such a project.Through the Guarded Gate was commissionedContinue reading “Juliana Hall’s Art Songs March Across America for Women’s Rights”
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