What a beautiful afternoon celebrating 15 years of Deer Creek Chorale! The weather was perfect, the crowd was wonderful and the music was divine. Special thanks to Star Bright Farm for hosting us at their beautiful venue and the many volunteers and donors who made this event possible.
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Banghart Scholars! Emily Brock (left) is the Gold Level recipient of the Banghart Scholarship. She is a sophomore at Edgewood High School. Lila Straight (right) is the Silver Level recipient of the Banghart Scholarship. She is a sophomore and is homeschooled. Both girls have been active in the music community
The light at the end of the COVID tunnel grows brighter every day, but the effects of the pandemic will continue to shape our path for years to come. Chorus America spoke to six leaders in the choral field about this past year and their hopes for the future. Trendspotting: Choruses Look Beyond COVID |
Listen to the gorgeous sound of a mass of voices: ancient, contemporary, gospel, opera, sacred, romantic. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/arts/music/five-minutes-classical-music-choral.html?smid=em-share From the New York Times Image by Angie Wang
The title of the well-known hymn “How Can I Keep From Singing” is such a beautiful sentiment — that one’s emotions are stirred so much that singing is the only way to express them. Written (or at least collected) by Robert Lowry, a Baptist minister, and published in a number of hymnals in the last
Interested in singing with other members of the choral community from around the globe? Come together (virtually!) and experience the unity that music brings, no matter where you are. Don’t wait…the deadline to register is May 17th. More information here: https://choralnet.org/announcements/the-last-march-of-destiny-global-virtual-choir/
You know it’s beautiful. You know it’s captivating. “Listening In,” video essays on music, answers the question: Why does choral music sound so good?
When life throws you a curveball (something happening all too frequently these days), how can you keep your head up despite your circumstances? Hear how the Master Chorale of South Florida did just that. Finding the Joy in What Surrounds Us | Chorus America
Filmed at Starbright Herb Farm by Mark Van Nostrand, this musical Christmas card features a collection of holiday classics for your listening enjoyment. The Deer Creek Chorale wants to thank our friends, family and supporters for helping us navigate this difficult year. We intend to return stronger and more committed to choral artistry and community
“We are finding a way. What is it about singing together that inspires devotion, passion and perseverance?” Check out “Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the American Soul” from Brian Gaukel Productions:
