Dear Friends,   I write to you today with a heavy heart. The decision I'm about to share has not been easy. I hope I can count on your understanding and support, as they have always been a cornerstone of our journey together.   For...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Put me in front of a huge crowd of strangers and I’ll perform loud and proud.   Photo by Anirudh Koul   But in a room full of Friend...

A song by my Friend William Sveglini, whom I had contacted around 2000 through the "Composers' Forum". I have sung it in my one-man-choir "dwsChorale".

Dear CHORAL FriendS,  Want to start the month with a big win? I’m excited to share great news to help you build an incredible 2024/25 season. "Galaxias," one of my most important SATB pieces, is now available, and you can get it at a 20% dis...

Here in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges This personal exploration with a Friend was very deep, we were philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it. We considered ourselves to be in a sort of noma...  moreHere in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges This personal exploration with a Friend was very deep, we were philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it. We considered ourselves to be in a sort of nomansland sociologically, each for different reasons, but the Vosges valleys provided the most beautiful "nomansland" imaginable for our discussions. This song is the slightly mystical, and somewhat understated, memory of those days: Here in nomansland where all had fled the weather we waited patiently and enjoyed God's sun together Here in nomansland a grandson of Adam residing in his earthly grandfather's home the woods and sun presiding Here in nomansland Hermes' and Aphrodite's son sings cuckoo to the ill-shorn mountain top and then is gone Here in nomansland we sing to the other's consolation whilst peaceful dog and cows look on at our natural perchance divine oration  less

Dear Friends and fellow music enthusiasts, I hope this message finds you well and brimming with the same passion for music and education that has always united us through the pages of Choir Place. Today, I want to take a moment to delve into a topic that...

Dear Choirs and Lovers of Choral Music,   We know that your schedule could be tight as well as preparing extensively for an international competition needs time. That’s why we would like to assist you in planning and show you our events for c...

[This article is a summary of a series that was first posted on my blog Chorus of aproval] Step 1 - Write it! A Friend and I have written a Christmas song for choir. It all started from a throw away comment by a choir member just befor...

Everybody Wants To Rule The World...Tears for Fears (arr. Kerry Marsh) The Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble John Stafford II Jazz Cabaret April 23rd, 2015 Kansas City Kansas Community College

Dear Choral Enthusiasts, Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the spirit of unity and freedom, I am excited to share some wonderful updates and opportunities to connect through the power of choral music. Creating Together Music has always been a too...