The World Beloved – An essay by Gavin Barbour
The World Beloved An essay by “our very own” Gavin Barbour (March 2019) In addition simply to being a beautiful work of music, The World Beloved is an expression of the dynamic relationship between modernity and the Christian tradition. The fact that it combines two such seemingly disparate elements as Bluegrass music and a Latin Mass, announces […]
Rehearsal Notes
Please review what we rehearsed on Tuesday to solidify our progress. Also, put any markings noted in your music. *Pro-tip from Diana – make specific notes in your music instead of just circling something. A circle could mean a billion things. An arrow or a 1 word reminder is frequently more useful. 🙂 Nov. 16th […]
The Neuroscience of Singing
The Neuroscience of Singing By Cassandra Sheppard on Sunday December 11th, 2016 FYI …. Here is a link to an article suggested by Priscilla from UPLIFT: Unity, Peace and Love in a Field of Transcendence. The Neuroscience of Singing
Concert Order
Gower Wassail Gabriel’s Message Hallelujah Poverty S’vivon Al Hanissim Gloria OVERTONES Intermission Chichester Psalms
Rehearsal Notes
OK! Time to get your scores and pencils out and TAKE NOTE! 🙂 There is nothing worse than hearing Priscilla repeat herself over and over again for something that you didn’t write down. We all need little reminder notes. Oct. 30th ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! -Mark is looking for help setting up and tearing down the Wine tasting. […]
Bernstein @ 100
Some links to recent stories celebrating Bernstein @ 100! Brash, Confident and Democratic: How Bernstein Symbolized America New York Times, August 23, 2018 Lesser-Known Stories About Leonard Bernstein: A Museum Tour CuedIn – JWPepper Blog NEC Celebrates Leonard Bernstein New England Conservatory Leonard Bernstein – Wikipedia entry
The PPM Brahms Requiem/ Art Revelation project
The PPM Brahms Requiem/ Art Revelation project. The visual reveals from the April 7th performance in Rye have been synchronized with the PPM April 15th performance with full orchestra recorded by Rob Gourlay at South Church. In addition, the translations have been substantially improved with the help of Monika Olken. Thank you, Rob and Monika! […]
Intention to Communicate, or Tell the story of the song
The Intention to Communicate Here’s a silly question: Why do we talk? Aside from muttering to ourselves, we usually talk because we have something to say to someone. And unless we’re shy, we tend to look at the person or people we’re talking to—we focus on them. Singing is basically extended speech, and it should […]
Upcoming Area Choral Perfomances
We invite you to enjoy these area concerts and support the arts on the Seacoast. What a great way to cheer up a dreary January weekend! They both look like great fun! Click links below to see flyers with all the information. Seacoast Choral Society – “Music for a Winter Afternoon” Concert on Sunday, January 24, […]
Nov. 15th – Journey Song to debut new composition!
Journey Song to debut new work by Peter Amidon at a “Friendraiser” sing in Exeter On Sunday, November 15th Journey Song will present an afternoon of song featuring the works of Vermont’s Peter Amidon (musician, educator, choral arranger/composer and comusic director of the Hallowell hospice singers). The celebration of song will be at the Congregational […]