Alexander Ruggieri | November 12, 2010
The All-Night Vigil doesn't last all night anymore, but doing what it takes to perform it well certainly can keep conductors and singers up nights. Here are five tips for conquering this masterpiece:
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Kelsey Menehan | November 9, 2010
Well...not for dummies, but for choral singers who wonder, "Do I really, really have to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet?" Of course you don’t, but your singing experience could be much more enjoyable if you do.
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How Choruses Actively Plan for Improvement
Kelsey Menehan | June 1, 2010
No matter where your chorus is on the road toward artistic excellence, you can take steps to get better—a diverse sample of choruses tell their inspiring stories.
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Kelsey Menehan | October 2, 2009
Think choral music is only found in drafty churches or formal concert halls? Think again! These innovators are stretching our imaginations and taking choral performances to the next level.
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A Choral Cliché Explained
Kelsey Menehan | June 4, 2009
The late Robert Shaw used to give this directive—right before explaining what a ridiculous request it was. Even so, choral directors continue to say it, and singers continue to wonder, Is it me? What should I do?
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An Interview With Choral Music's Rock Star
Kelsey Menehan | April 30, 2009
Eric Whitacre muses on how he gets inspired to compose, his special connection with young people, and what he thinks about the future of choral music.
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An Interview with Sir David Willcocks
Chorus America Staff | December 12, 2008
Famed conductor Sir David Willcocks speaks about his special love of choral singing and of choral singers through his experience as director of music at King's College, Cambridge and of the Royal College of Music's Bach Choir.
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An Interview with Craig Jessop
Chorus America Staff | August 1, 2008
Do you ever wonder what choral conductors think about after the last orchestra rehearsal before the big performance? Chorus America contributor Kelsey Menehan sat down with Craig Jessop at the Berkshire Choral Festival to find out.
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