I retired after 34 years of teaching secondary choral music. It was a bit unexpected, but at the last moment, in a financial and familial sense, it became clear it was the right decision. It was painful to accept leaving…
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I’m a full-time musician at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’ve been at the church for 6 ½ years, but I’ve been in church music pretty much all of my life. Here are some of my favorite Lenten…
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I hope the title caught your attention! Not only are the Kings Singers soon to be performing in Michigan, but you may be interested in attending many other fine performances in your area! Please check the Area Reps tab on…
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Jared Anderson, Director of Choral Activities at Michigan Tech, presented a fascinating session at the Fall Conference. Here is a link to his extensive Handout: e pluribus unum
The choral world mourns the loss of Diane Loomer, co-founder of the internationally acclaimed women’s choir, Elektra, on December 10th at the age of 72. She is also credited with founding Chor Leoni, a highly regarded men’s choir that often…
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Confession, the spiritual masters tell us, is good for the soul. It’s not hard to see why. Confession lightens the conscience. It deflates the ego and allows us to offload the guilt we carry, sometimes without even being consciously aware…
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Our choral art form is unique: it is group story telling that unites music and words in a way that heightens the meaningful impact of each. The corporate aspect of choral music making—something done together by many different individuals at…
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Voca Lyrica and their director, Virginia Kerwin, will be hosting a Women’s Choir Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium. Women’s Choirs from all over Michigal are invited…
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Hello from Zagreb! Where? Wasn’t there a war there? How do you get there? Do they speak English? I am on sabbatical for the fall semester from Oakland University. As I did on a previous sabbatical, I have chosen…
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March 30, 1927 – October 7, 2012 Howard J. Rizner, 85, of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home. He was born March 30, 1927 in Dearborn to Joseph and Victoria (Plomer) Rizner. He was married December…
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