Seven of my private voice students auditioned for All-District Choir (in this part of the state, commonly referred to as All-Metro or All-Suburban) this past Saturday. Congratulations to Gavin, Henry, Keira, Nolan, Payton, and Taylor! I firmly believe that if the process is solid, the result will be too. Having six of seven students selectedContinue reading “District Choir”
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#TBT: KU Vespers
From 1997, in the Lawrence Journal-World, this front page photo of Simon Carrington conducting the combined choirs at the University of Kansas Vespers. I’m on the front row of the choir, fourth from the right — the shorter, less-hair one between two mighty fine singers, Jason and Brian.
TBT: Joy of Singing
Simon Carrington instituted an annual “Joy of Singing” concert each Spring semester at the University of Kansas. The concert included all of the KU choirs plus local choral ensembles. In 1999 I led the KU Men’s Glee Club, joined by the men of both Lawrence high schools, at the concert. I still tell a storyContinue reading “TBT: Joy of Singing”
#TBT: 25 years
Twenty-five years ago this evening (!) I led my final performance with the Jacomo Chorale. I’d been with the group since Spring 1990, so the February 1999 performance closed out my tenth season with the group. Here are some thoughts on what this group meant to me. From the Kansas City Star, February 25, 1999: AndContinue reading “#TBT: 25 years”
Funeral music
With Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral tomorrow, I thought this might be a good time to remind anyone who wishes to know about the music for my own funeral. This plan has been in print in this blog before, but here it is again! Opening Hymn: “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven” to theContinue reading “Funeral music”
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