University of Minnesota professor Peter Mercer-Taylor is driven to bring early-American hymns back to life as part of a project fueled by a new website and book. And he's looking for choirs to contribute their vocal talents to help the cause.
Classical MPR's John Birge spoke with Sally Wingert and Jocelyn Hagen ahead of VocalEssence's Oct. 18 virtual concert, 'Rightfully Hers,' which celebrates the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote in the U.S.
For a few grim weeks in March this year, it seemed as if the sky were falling in on the eight members of the all-male vocal group Cantus. But they've coped with the pandemic with new songs, a concert series and a bright outlook.
In January, Michael Culloton received news he had been dreaming of for more than two decades: Concordia College, where he studied as an undergraduate, had appointed him its new director of choral activities, replacing the legendary Rene Clausen. Then the coronavirus hit. He's started the new school year amid that challenge, including rehearsals with a difference.
In honor of Women's Equality Day on Aug. 26, listen to 'Bread and Roses,' a celebration of women in classical music, with host Andrea Blain.
Francisco J. Nunez created the acclaimed Young People's Chorus of New York City to bring children from all backgrounds together to make music. He's now questioning what more we need to do to better serve our young singers.
Because singers, as well as certain wind and brass instrumentalists, generate respiratory aerosols at high rates, researchers warn that group singing remains "extremely dangerous and irresponsible" amid the coronavirus crisis.
In this episode of the Thistle & Shamrock, African American gospel and Hebridean psalm singing are explored and celebrated.
If you're pressed for time, checking out the Adult Swim Choir probably isn't the best idea. You'll wonder where the minutes have flown once you start playing around with this goofy, interactive take on choral singing.
Even before the age of social-distancing, composer and conductor Eric Whitacre had been leading an online chorus for a decade. Choir members say the connection they foster is more important than ever.
