Large community chorus has multiple copies of a wide variety of music to give away if you will pay for the mailing. For a list, get in touch with us at nyccommunitychorus@gmail.com.
Posted 3/10/2010. Expires 6/10/2010.

The New York Choral Society is seeking an assistant conductor for its 2010-2011 season. Candidate should have: degree in Choral Music or Music Ed. (Masters degree preferred); experience in preparing choruses for professional level symphonic performances. Responsibilities will include (among others): attending all piano and orchestra rehearsals; attending all member auditions. Other responsibilities may include: conducting sectional rehearsal(s); preparing/conducting occasional small groups; other engagements and responsibilities as necessary or as skills dictate. Stipend is offered.

The New York Choral Society (www.nychoral.org) completed its gala 50th anniversary season in 2009. It has become known for the quality of its performances and its diverse repertoire. The chorus produces its own concerts in major concert halls in New York City and frequently appears as guest artist with noted orchestras including the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the Opera Orchestra of New York. The chorus is a longtime partner with the Richard Tucker Music Foundation Gala and has sung in venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Arena with Andrea Bocelli. Our upcoming 2010-2011 concert season includes: A Holiday Celebration concert at with Peter Yarrow and Noel (Paul) Stookey of Peter, Paul, & Mary (Carnegie Hall, December 7, 2010); Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle (Alice Tully Hall, February 25, 2011); "To Hell and Back" concert featuring works of Boito, Mendelssohn and Fauré (Carnegie Hall, May 1, 2011). Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter and references no later than April 1, 2010 to NYCSACSearch2010@gmail.com. No calls please.
Posted 3/3/2010. Expires 4/1/2010.

Connecticut Composer's Choir seeks choral works from composers interested in having their pieces performed and recorded for a fee. Pieces need to be strict SATB or SATB with organ, four minutes of less, English or Latin, and of moderate difficulty for the singers; each piece receives 35 minutes of rehearsal and 25 minutes of time during the recording session. Composers receive copies of each recording for their personal use.

The Connecticut Composer's Choir performs and records works by composers anywhere in or outside the US. Composers submit work with a $150 fee ($125 for students) and their work will be performed by a choir (maximum size 18) made up of two paid singers per section along with auditioned singers. We will perform your piece in a public concert at a church in central Connecticut and also make a recording in a separate recording session. Pieces need to be strict SATB or SATB with piano or organ, four minutes of less, English or Latin, and of moderate difficulty for the singers; each piece receives 35 minutes of rehearsal and 25 minutes of time during the recording session. Composers receive copies of each recording for their personal use; suggested uses are for composer websites and for inclusion when sending pieces to publishers.

The choir's first project is late June, tentatively scheduled for a June 19 performance and a June 22 recording session. The exact date will be determined after composers works are selected. Pieces will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, with a first deadline of March 10, 2010. The only criteria for acceptance is that the piece be within the Choir's capability. Extended vocal techniques or extremes in range are discouraged for this reason. General ranges should be conservative because we need to meet the high demands of recording: Suggested ranges: Soprano - up to high G; Alto - up to high D; Tenor - up to high G; Bass - down to low F; a few E's may be possible.

We hold two rehearsals that are two-and-a-half hours each and a recording session that is four-hours long. We record in a church and supply live, full takes to the composers. We do not splice recordings. Composers are encouraged to attend rehearsals, the concert, and the recording session. Composers are also invited to sing with the choir provided they have choral experience. If the composer sings in the choir, the fee is reduced to $80. The choir is conducted by Daniel Shaw, conductor of the American Radio Choir www.americanradiochoir.org which is a fully-professional choir based in New York City. Please note, the Connecticut Composers Choir has no connection to the American Radio Choir. The Radio Choir is made of professional singers from New York City and is not representative of our singer roster which is part volunteer.

Important note: We can perform works by 8 composers per project. Once a particular project is filled we can schedule a next project. For our first recording we aim to have at least 4 composers be able to attend the concert, and therefore composers who live in or near Connecticut, or can travel to Connecticut, will have some priority for this initial event. To submit a piece, please e-mail Daniel Shaw at composerschoir@gmail.com. Compositions must be approved by the conductor; the only criteria for acceptance is that the piece can be well-prepared by our choir in the rehearsal and recording time allotted each composer. Simple pieces or pieces of moderate difficulty are more likely to be possible for us to take on successfully.
Posted 2/28/2010. Expires 3/15/2010.

Sarteano Chamber Choral Conducting Workshop, Italy (Tuscany) 31 July - 7 August 2010, with Simon Carrington, Bronislawa Falinska and Brian O'Connell. This intensive and supportive conducting workshop is geared for 26-28 music educators and choral conductors with strong vocal ability who are interested in rehearsing and performing chamber choral music. We HEARTILY welcome qualified singers who are interested in attending the workshop in a non-conducting capacity; who love to sing in a chamber group environment and/or are very specifically looking to learn rehearsal and conducting techniques. Up to two graduate credits are available through The Boston Conservatory.

There are three possible tiers of participation: Full Conductor, Conducting Auditor, Singer. The two-part morning session will consist of group Vocal Pedagogy using the Rohmert Method of Functional Voicetraining, and clinics on developing a vital chamber choir. The afternoon sessions will consist solely of conducting Master Classes with Simon Carrington. This year we are also again delighted to offer a Q&A/Dialogue session with Simon.

For a detailed description of the workshop and an online application please visit www.sarteanochoralworkshop.com. Contact: Gail Leicher at +1 781-652-0158 or sarteanochoral@rcn.com.
Posted 2/24/2010. Expires 6/24/2010.

Andante Music is proud to present our new songbook Let's Celebrate--fine choral music for choirs of all kinds. Go to www.freewebstore.org/jpmusicpublishers to hear some of our works. E-mail us at realsales1@live.com for a free information package that includes a sample CD and one peice of music, shipped to you free of charge.
Posted 2/18/2010. Expires 5/18/2010.

As part of its ongoing effort to promote and expand cross-cultural collaboration throughout the greater New Haven region, The Greater New Haven Community Chorus is excited to offer a series of workshops during the first three Saturdays in March. The workshop series which is entitled, Multicultural Influence on Choral Music and is made possible, in part, with the support of the City of New Haven Mayor's Community Arts Grants Program will explore the origins, rhythms, sources, melodies, themes and theories behind three genera: "The Latin-American Spirit"; "African-American Influence on Choral Singing" and "Americana".

Presenters include Argentinean native Gabriel Löfvall, MMus, Hartt School; Venezuelan native, David Cid, MMus, Hartt School; Jonathan Q. Berryman, Founder and Director of the Heritage Chorale of New Haven and Neely Bruce, Professor of Music and American Studies at Wesleyan University. All workshops will incorporate some singing and will be held at the Econolodge on Pond Lily Avenue, New Haven (exit 59 off the Parkway). For workshop details and information about fees, registration forms and advance registration discounts contact Vickie at 203-288-3683.
Posted 2/17/2010. Expires 3/21/2010.

1st NINA Griegfestival for young voices, 14-17 October 2010 in Bergen, Norway, The festival includes choir competiions for children's and youth choirs, workshops, concerts and events. 1st NINA Solo competition for young singers is also a part of the NINA Griegfestival. Application before 1 June 2010. For details, visit www.griegfestival.no. Also: 4th Grieg International Choir Festival, Bergen, Norway, 14 -18 September 2011. Details and application on our web site from 15 March 2010.
Posted 2/15/2010. Expires 6/15/2010.

German language coach. If you need help with German texts, pronunciation or language study I might just be the person to contact! I am a native speaker of German with an M.A. and M.Ed. in language education and many years of experience in language teaching. I am also an active chorister. I live just minutes away from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. For more info please contact me at 732-213-6205 or at zwettl-germanforyou@yahoo.com. Poldi Binder, Highland Park, NJ.
Posted 2/15/2010. Expires 5/15/2010.

This summer, the New York Choral Society invites singers to their 2010 Mexico Tour in July to Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Mexico City. 2010 is an ideal year to visit Mexico as the country celebrates both the Bicentennial of its independence from Spain and the Centennial of the Revolution of 1910. Many of the locations that will be visited are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The itinerary includes six concerts in four cities; three performances each of two distinct programs. Concerts in Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato will feature works by American composers in the first half and Mexican composers in the second half, some a cappella and some with piano and guitar accompaniment. Famed Mexican composer Carlos Chávez works will be featured in all six concerts. Three works for chorus and guitar by Gil Gutiérrez and three arrangements of mariachi songs will highlight the second half of our programs. Three concerts in Mexico City will feature the Mahler Symphony #2 with the renowned Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería (OSM) and they will be professionally recorded. These concerts will take place on the campus of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) -- a UNESCO World Heritage site. Because 2010 is an important anniversary year in Mexico the OSM concert will include music of Mexican composers on every concert. Included, will be choral works of Carlos Chávez on these programs, one piece for chorus and orchestra and several a cappella works.

In addition to the concert performances, sightseeing tours are included. Two sightseeing tours in the Oaxaca area will include Monte Alban, Arrazolo, Zaachila, San Bartolo de Coyotepec, Santa Maria de Tule, Mitla, and Teotitlán de Valle. On the way from San Miguel to Mexico City, there will also be a stop at the unbelievable ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán. The seven-day optional tour extension to Yucatán and Chiapas is a highly educational opportunity to explore and discover the now extinct Ancient Maya civilization. The tour includes visits to archeological sites with professional bilingual archeologists to Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilan, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Labna, Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulun. Price: $1,100-$1,950. For more information on package options, itineraries, policies, and payment options, please contact Joanne Lawson at (212) 247-3878 or JoanneWLawson@gmail.com.
Posted 2/8/2010. Expires 6/8/2010.

Make Music New York returns for a fourth year of free, outdoor music on Monday, June 21, 2010. For information and to sign up, visit timeoutny.com/makemusic.
Posted 2/7/2010. Expires 6/21/2010.

Alexander Technique for Musicians, an introductory group class with Joan Arnold. Four Tuesday sessions: February 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at One Union Square West, Room 708. In this class, you'll learn how the body is meant to work; how to perceive and unravel habits that interfere with your best performance; how to breathe more freely; how to access ease and efficiency. You'll have the opportunity to observe other participants, experience the teacher's gentle, instructive Alexander touch and learn simple procedures you can do on your own to refresh body and mind. Maximum four participants. Only $40 per session; $160 for series; $220 with private lesson (scheduled separately). Every instrument has its particular challenges. But whatever you play, your body is your primary instrument. Many musicians with constriction and chronic pain have used this set of body/mind skills to rescue their careers and tap new reservoirs of expression. For more information or to register for this class, call Joan at 917-699-0239, e-mail info@ancramoperahouse.com or visit joanarnold.com.
Posted 2/7/2010. Expires 3/10/2010.

Announcing the launch of a new website, www.rmchoralmusic.com, for online ordering of choral music. We are a small music publisher serving the community of choral directors and choral singers. The variety of styles and skill levels represented by our offerings means that any group is sure to find a selection which they will enjoy performing. While primarily aimed at church choirs, our music is also suitable for school choruses and independent vocal groups. Copies are easy to order online or by order form and ship immediately.
Posted 1/30/2010. Expires 4/30/2010.

The Western Wind's Winter Wonderland Workshop in Ensemble Singing in Brattleboro, VT is coming up February 12-15. It's a chance to shake the winter blahs and spend three days making beautiful music. First-time participants receive a special 10% discount. For more information and to enroll, visit www.westernwind.org/brattleboro.htm.
Posted 1/19/2010. Expires 12/12/2010.

You are invited to take part in III.International Choir Festival, which will take place in Antalya in Turkey from 3-7 November 2010. III. Antalya International Choir Festival offers you the opportunity to share your love of music, culture and performance with choirs from around the world. AICF is presented by Balkan Forum for Choral Music and European Federation of Choirs of Europe Union. For detailed information, please visit www.festivalantalya.com.
Posted 1/13/2010. Expires 7/13/2010.

Come join the Tuscany Project 2010 (www.tuscanyproject.com) -- 9 days of singing, inspirational teachers, small group and individual work in a marvelous setting in Italy!

The Tuscany Project is an International Workshop on Voice & Song held July 3 to July 11, 2010. The workshop blends group and individual work, focusing on each person's growing edge in the areas of vocal exploration, movement, performance presence and song interpretation. International experienced faculty such as Belle Linda Halpern, Anja Struchholz and Ron Roy will guide you and challenge you! The workshop is held in a beautifully restored 12th century villa, Locanda del Gallo (www.locandadelgallo.it) in the green heartland of Umbria, near Perugia. Enrollment is international. Adult singers of all levels are welcome, from professional to beginner. The prerequisites are a passion for singing and a sense of discovery.

Please check our website www.tuscanyproject.com and contact Zuzana for more information at zuzana@tuscanyproject.com.
Posted 1/11/2010. Expires 7/11/2010.

Montclair A Cappella Meetup: Sunday, December 6 at 1:30 PM in downtown Montclair, NJ. FREE for first-time participants. Online registration deadline: Thursday, December 3. Meet other local singers OF ALL LEVELS for a cappella improv circle-singing facilitated by Marshell Jones Kumahor. If you're aching to express yourself through beautiful a cappella music that we create in the moment, then this is the place to be. For event location, participant testimonials and registration, go to www.meetup.com/Sing-Like-Nobodys-Listening/.
Posted 11/12/2009. Expires 12/7/2010.

The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York (RCCNY) is looking for tenors with a light upper range, good sight reading and ensemble skills who can blend in a 32-voice ensemble. Pay is offered for a qualified candidate. For details, see the group's ad on the Choir Auditions page.
Posted 10/27/2009. Expires 11/27/2010.

Umbrian Serenades is a life-transforming choral program that brings together passionate singers from all over the U.S. who seek opportunities to perform exquisite a cappella repertoire within a small vocal chamber ensemble. These choral enthusiasts come together to enhance their vocal, musicianship, and ensemble skills, as well as savor all that small medieval hilltop towns in the heart of Italy can offer culturally, be it wine, olive oil, cooking, and the like. This select chamber ensemble performs sacred a cappellavocal works, spanning from Renaissance to Gospel, Spiritual and contemporary repertoire in unique spaces throughout the lush and breathtaking hills of Umbria.

2010 participants will perform in some of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Umbria, such as Spoleto, Spello, and Assisi, and some some of the most beautiful sacred spaces such as the Basilica of St. Francis. These participants will also get to perform with guest conductor Joseph Flummerfelt, as well as participate in a conducting master class during the 12-day stay in Umbria, Italy.

For application information and procedures please visit www.umbrianserenades.com or contact Paulo Faustini, Founder & Co-Artistic Director, Umbrian Serenades, LLC, PO Box 56314, Philadelphia, PA 19130; (888) 664-2355; fax: (267) 430-7490; mail@umbrianserenades.com.
Posted 9/10/2009. Expires 3/10/2010.