Friday, May 11, 2012
La Fondation commémorative Sir Ernest MacMillan parraine le Programme d'apprentissage en direction chorale au Choeur national des jeunes 2012
La Fondation commémorative Sir Ernest MacMillan procure à de jeunes étudiants en musique et à de jeunes musiciens canadiens des possibilités de développement de leur carrière par des études musicales avancées afin d'honorer la mémoire d'un grand Canadien qui a connu une carrière exceptionnelle. La Fondation décerne une bourse aux deux ans dans différents domaines de la musique. Les récipiendaires sont choisis à la suite d'un processus de sélection national. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez consulter www.macmillanfoundation.com.
National Youth Choir 2012 Tour Itinerary Update
Saturday, May 12, 2012
St. James Anglican Church
58 Peter Street North
Orillia, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Grace Church on the Hill
300 Lonsdale Road
Toronto, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sydenham Street United Church
82 Sydenham Street
Kingston, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Église St-Pierre Apôtre
1201 Rue de la Visitation
Montreal, Quebec
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Église de la Nativité de la St-Vierge
155 chemin Saint Jean
La Prairie, Quebec
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Friday, May 18, 2012
National Youth Choir Gala Concert
Dominion Chalmers United Church
355 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 Adult; $20 Student
Available online: http://www.podium2012.ca/ticketorder/new
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Knox Presbyterian Church (part of morning worship service)
120 Lisgar Street
Ottawa, Ontario
11:00 a.m.
St. James Anglican Church
58 Peter Street North
Orillia, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Grace Church on the Hill
300 Lonsdale Road
Toronto, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sydenham Street United Church
82 Sydenham Street
Kingston, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Église St-Pierre Apôtre
1201 Rue de la Visitation
Montreal, Quebec
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Église de la Nativité de la St-Vierge
155 chemin Saint Jean
La Prairie, Quebec
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 Adult; $10 Student
Available at the door
Friday, May 18, 2012
National Youth Choir Gala Concert
Dominion Chalmers United Church
355 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 Adult; $20 Student
Available online: http://www.podium2012.ca/ticketorder/new
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Knox Presbyterian Church (part of morning worship service)
120 Lisgar Street
Ottawa, Ontario
11:00 a.m.
Podium Silent Auction Special
Come prepared to bid on a commission for your choir from some of Canada's top choral composers. Jeff Enns, Ruth Watson Henderson, Allan Bevan, Peter Togni and Stephanie Martin have each donated a 3-minute composition and Willi Zwozdesky has donated an arrangement of carols.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Choir Girl Heads East
Greetings readers,
This Choir Girl is heading out east!
Actually, Ottawa, to be more exact. That is where Podium 2012 is hosted this year, which is the annual Canadian Choral Conference from May 17-20, 2012. I expect these four days to be filled with excellent music, engaging dialogue, and ample opportunity to geek-out as choral music enthusiasts attend sessions and concerts together.
While I have sung at two Podium conferences in the past (Edmonton (2000) and Victoria (2006)), this will be my first year singing, blogging, and formally attending the sessions. It’s going to be a bit of a balancing act; I’m not expecting to get much sleep. In order to make the weekend more manageable, I reorganized the weekend schedule to visualize trends and group activities. It is my attempt at a qualitative analysis of the weekend schedule.
Figure 1. Podium Sessions
[Allow me to explain my colour-coded thought process: Thursday events are in red, Friday events are in blue, Saturday events are in green, and Sunday events are in orange. As well, not every single session has been listed, only the ones from the main sessions page from the Podium website.]
How does one begin scheduling a plan of attack in order to conquer the sheer multitude of choral sessions? A top five priority list? Agreeing to some pre-determined session hopping? Peer pressure? No matter what the plan is, there is much to learn and no right way to go about it. It’s a choose-your-own-choral-adventure type of situation!
Figure 2. Podium concerts
This Choir Girl is heading out east!
Actually, Ottawa, to be more exact. That is where Podium 2012 is hosted this year, which is the annual Canadian Choral Conference from May 17-20, 2012. I expect these four days to be filled with excellent music, engaging dialogue, and ample opportunity to geek-out as choral music enthusiasts attend sessions and concerts together.
While I have sung at two Podium conferences in the past (Edmonton (2000) and Victoria (2006)), this will be my first year singing, blogging, and formally attending the sessions. It’s going to be a bit of a balancing act; I’m not expecting to get much sleep. In order to make the weekend more manageable, I reorganized the weekend schedule to visualize trends and group activities. It is my attempt at a qualitative analysis of the weekend schedule.
[Allow me to explain my colour-coded thought process: Thursday events are in red, Friday events are in blue, Saturday events are in green, and Sunday events are in orange. As well, not every single session has been listed, only the ones from the main sessions page from the Podium website.]
How does one begin scheduling a plan of attack in order to conquer the sheer multitude of choral sessions? A top five priority list? Agreeing to some pre-determined session hopping? Peer pressure? No matter what the plan is, there is much to learn and no right way to go about it. It’s a choose-your-own-choral-adventure type of situation!
Figure 2. Podium concerts
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, May 13th, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Musica Intima in Concert
This Sunday Peter Togni brings you one of Canada’s finest chamber choirs, Musica Intima. Based in Vancouver, this unconducted choir has gained an international reputation for its tight blend and extraordinary ensemble singing.
Among many other works, you will hear a world premiere performance of a new concert work by the celebrated Canadian film composer Howard Shore – yes, the guy who won all of those awards for the music to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
You will also hear Mozart’s Mass in C major, in a classic performance with the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge and the Vienna Philharmonic all conducted by Karl Munchinger.
Don’t forget to check out the Choral Concert blog this week and next on CBC music. You will see our regular weekly feature plus a special edition blog on the Sir Ernest Macmillan award in choral conducting that is taking place this year at Podium, Canada’s bi-annual celebration of choral music.
This Sunday Peter Togni brings you one of Canada’s finest chamber choirs, Musica Intima. Based in Vancouver, this unconducted choir has gained an international reputation for its tight blend and extraordinary ensemble singing.
Among many other works, you will hear a world premiere performance of a new concert work by the celebrated Canadian film composer Howard Shore – yes, the guy who won all of those awards for the music to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
You will also hear Mozart’s Mass in C major, in a classic performance with the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge and the Vienna Philharmonic all conducted by Karl Munchinger.
Don’t forget to check out the Choral Concert blog this week and next on CBC music. You will see our regular weekly feature plus a special edition blog on the Sir Ernest Macmillan award in choral conducting that is taking place this year at Podium, Canada’s bi-annual celebration of choral music.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Auditions: Vancouver Chamber Choir & Pacifica Singers - May 25 & 26
The Vancouver Chamber Choir is holding auditions for professional-level singers. All voices (SATB) are invited.
The Vancouver Chamber Choir is a fully professional choir of 20 experienced, well-trained singers. The key activities of the Choir include a subscription series that is unique in Vancouver, extensive touring in Canada and abroad, broadcasting live concerts on the CBC, recording, commissioning and premiering new choral compositions, and presenting four to five educational programs throughout each season. The Choir demands a major commitment of time and needs to be the singers' top priority.
The Vancouver Chamber Choir usually rehearses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. A list of substitute singers is maintained; these people may also be used to augment the Choir if a larger group is needed.
An audition lasts approximately one half hour and singers will be required to sing three or four pieces in different styles and languages; there will also be an interview with Jon Washburn. A formal résumé is required. Singers are expected to provide their own accompanist for the audition.
Pacifica Singers is a select vocal ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes each season and also presents one or two independent concerts with its own conductor.
Pacifica Singers provides an ideal performance venue for experienced and motivated choral singers whose goal is to make music at a very high level. By providing direct exposure to the world of professional music making, it is an experience of great value for singers intending to make a career in music.
Current members live throughout the lower mainland, with many serving as conductors, music educators, and/or professional singers in their communities. Most rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, with occasional weekend rehearsals and additional dress rehearsals as required.
Contact Catherine for an appointment at catherinelaub@hotmail.com
The Vancouver Chamber Choir is a fully professional choir of 20 experienced, well-trained singers. The key activities of the Choir include a subscription series that is unique in Vancouver, extensive touring in Canada and abroad, broadcasting live concerts on the CBC, recording, commissioning and premiering new choral compositions, and presenting four to five educational programs throughout each season. The Choir demands a major commitment of time and needs to be the singers' top priority.
The Vancouver Chamber Choir usually rehearses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. A list of substitute singers is maintained; these people may also be used to augment the Choir if a larger group is needed.
An audition lasts approximately one half hour and singers will be required to sing three or four pieces in different styles and languages; there will also be an interview with Jon Washburn. A formal résumé is required. Singers are expected to provide their own accompanist for the audition.
Pacifica Singers is a select vocal ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes each season and also presents one or two independent concerts with its own conductor.
Pacifica Singers provides an ideal performance venue for experienced and motivated choral singers whose goal is to make music at a very high level. By providing direct exposure to the world of professional music making, it is an experience of great value for singers intending to make a career in music.
Current members live throughout the lower mainland, with many serving as conductors, music educators, and/or professional singers in their communities. Most rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, with occasional weekend rehearsals and additional dress rehearsals as required.
Contact Catherine for an appointment at catherinelaub@hotmail.com
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Canzona Invests in Manitoba’s Choral Future
The Winnipeg choir, Canzona, has donated $30,000 to the Henry Engbrecht Graduate Fellowship (HEGF), a healthy
investment in the future of choral music in Canada and beyond. Initiated
in the 2006-2007 academic year, the fellowship annually supports
up-and-coming choral conductors enrolled full-time in the Master of
Music Conducting Program at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Music.
It is named in honour of Henry Engbrecht, former Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Manitoba and the founding conductor of Canzona, now in its 23rd season. The funds for this donation come from profits made from Canzona’s sales of their three CDs of German Mennonite hymns. “Both the choir and the board felt that the HEGF is an extremely worthy cause,” said Canzona’s Board President, Kirsten Schellenberg. “We wanted to support the work of the University of Manitoba in preparing young conductors to reach the highest level of skill and professional preparedness.”
It is named in honour of Henry Engbrecht, former Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Manitoba and the founding conductor of Canzona, now in its 23rd season. The funds for this donation come from profits made from Canzona’s sales of their three CDs of German Mennonite hymns. “Both the choir and the board felt that the HEGF is an extremely worthy cause,” said Canzona’s Board President, Kirsten Schellenberg. “We wanted to support the work of the University of Manitoba in preparing young conductors to reach the highest level of skill and professional preparedness.”
Inside the Music: Solfège for children and youth
"Movement is simply the base for the learning process and for one's memory. By integrating the movement - even in musical learning - we create an opportunity for a wider and deeper learning."
This new resource by Danish music educator and choral conductor, Inge Marstall, provides a DVD of sample lessons with children and an interview with the author, song materials and booklet.
Inge Marstall was professor in music pedagogy and solfège at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen and the author of several Danish books about music-methodology. This is her first English publication and is available through The Netherlands Vocal Talent Foundation (Vocaal Talent Nederland) http://www.vocaaltalent.nl/cd.html
Inge Marstall was professor in music pedagogy and solfège at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen and the author of several Danish books about music-methodology. This is her first English publication and is available through The Netherlands Vocal Talent Foundation (Vocaal Talent Nederland) http://www.vocaaltalent.nl/cd.html
2nd IFCM International Competition for Choral Composition
All entries must be submitted by e-mail by October 1, 2012
Cantor Regis Hungariae - International Course in Church Music and Early Music
During this five-day programme participants will become acquainted with chants of the mediaeval Esztergom Rite as well as the repertoire and performance practices of 15th–16th century Renaissance polyphonic music. Participants will receive tuition individually or in small groups, attend lectures, join in choral singing and take part in actual liturgical events and concerts held during the course.
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/235-cantor-regis-hungariae
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/235-cantor-regis-hungariae
15th International Summer Course of Orff-Schulwerk - "Orff meets Kodály"
A unique opportunity for music pedagogues to experience the collaboration of these wonderful methods' best features in the framework of an international masterclass, hold in ideal conditions at the Hungarian Choral Castle. Registration deadline: May 15th 2012
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/230-15th-international-summer-course-of-orff-schulwerk
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/230-15th-international-summer-course-of-orff-schulwerk
9th International Summer Choir Academy on Oratorio/Orchestra Conducting and Choir Atelier for Singers
This unique masterclass for choral conductors will have a new conducting tutor this summer: the renowned German conductor, Volker Hempfling shall join our artistic director Peter Broadbent (UK) at the Academy in the Hungarian Choral Castle from 9th till 19th August 2012. Registration deadline: May 15th 2012
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/207-9th-international-choir-academy-2012-
http://www.koruskastely.hu/index.php/home/207-9th-international-choir-academy-2012-
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