Two More Done

I did two more of the All-Southwest Honor Choir pieces today. Amovolovolo and Plorate filii Israel are done and up on the site. Get a-workin'!

End of the Year

So we've come...to the End of the Year!

Thank you everyone for a fabulous year. I know the first semester was crazier than normal - with births and deaths - and the second semester was its normal craziness, but it still ended up being a great year. Congrats again to Women's Chorus, Chorale, and Chamber Choir for making it to State Choral Festival. Seniors, you will be missed!

To wrap things up this year, here's a picture that I lifted off of Madison Croft's Facebook page of Chamber Choir singing at Baccalaureate on May 18 (thanks, Madison!).

Look for more (though admittedly less frequent) posts through the summer. I'll see you in the fall!

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I've finished tracks for I am the great sun. Click here to work on the song. Here's a fabulous video of DePaul A Cappella performing the song.

Ezekiel Saw the Tracks Being Posted Online

I just finished Ezekiel Saw de Wheel. Click here to access the tracks.

And so it begins again...

Here we go, folks! I just finished the first of the All-Southwest Honor Choir tracks for the fall. Since I moved the website off the server, it's going to be much easier for me to update the site over the summer, so check back often. I'll post on the blog when I finish a new track.

I've just uploaded "Skip to My Lou." Click here to work on it.

C is for Composer

Hey there,
I just made this book through Shutterfly.com and I wanted to share it with you. It's called C is for Composer and it's an ABC book of composers. Each composer listed has a brief description of their musical life. Feel free to buy one for yourself if you have interest.

Click here to view this photo book larger

Photo Book Tip: Create an adventurous travel photo album at Shutterfly.com.

Here's a link to the book.

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Youth Choir

Hey everyone, I just got an email from Eric Whitacre about his next Virtual Choir project. I am not able to be a part of this one, but YOU ARE! He wants to do a Virtual Youth Choir including singers ages 18 and younger. He's chosen the song "What If" from his musical "Paradise Lost" (as in 'What if we could join young people together to make a difference - to help other young people?).

I want many of you to consider being a part of this. It's a fun experience and the results are always breathtaking. Here's a link to the page with all the information you need: http://virtualyouthchoir.com/

Here's a description from the website:

What if we could use our common wealth to put children first, and unite the world through song?

We can!

Join composer/conductor Eric Whitacre and singers from around the world to create a special Virtual Youth Choir film to be premiered during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of a unique partnership with UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation. The film will be presented to a live audience and will also be simultaneously broadcast to a global TV audience.

Whitacre, the visionary creator of the Virtual Choir has arranged a special version of his delightful composition ‘What If‘ for the voices of the young. Singers aged 18 and under from around the globe can learn their parts then record and submit videos to be part of our first-ever Virtual Youth Choir.
All you need is access to a computer with an internet connection, a webcam and microphone. The entire process for learning the music and submitting your video has been made as easy as possible for everyone to participate. All the information you need is right here. We even have a team of supporters online to help you.
So, tell your parents, older siblings and friends that you want to sing in Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Youth Choir, be a part of something momentous and support UNICEF. Then, if you need it, ask them to help you. Play your part, bring your voice and help make the world a better place for thousands of less fortunate children and young people around the world.

Together we can put children first and make a difference.

Hey, it's Mr. D again...

 I don't know much more beyond this yet. I just learned about the project myself. As I learn more, I will let you know.

Here's a video from Eric Whitacre talking about the project:

This is a little conducting guy I received as a gift today. Thanks, Lesley!

Don't forget to give me your Out of Class Event. The sooner the better! I must have everything by Tuesday!

Concert Congrats...and More!

Hey gang,

Congrats on two fabulous concerts last week! I thought it was one of the strongest spring concerts we've had yet!

Don't forget that Out of Class Events are due by Tuesday, so get them in ASAP!

For something fun, here's a video of me setting up my chairs in the morning. Enjoy!

Concert Week (and Star Wars Day!)

Happy Star Wars Day! (May the 4th be with you!)

Don't forget about the Chorus I/Women's Chorus Concert tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. If you're not in the concert, I encourage you to come support your fellow singers. I do not think you will come away feeling dissapointed.

Chorus I and Women's Chorus: Remember that you need to be at the school in the theater dressed and ready to go at 6:00 PM for our last minute rehearsal. It's our only chance to test spacing on the stage and go over our songs with the accompanist. I hope you've been going over your songs!

See you tomorrow! Feliz Cinco de Mayo mañana!