Rehearsing online has it's silver lining in the sense that we have had more opportunities to connect with and learn from the composers and conductors of the contemporary choral music on our program. We were delighted that Marques Garrett, Susan Brumfield, and Jake Runestad were all able to join us and lead online rehearsals in preparation for our virtual choir recordings of their music. In addition, each of them presented workshops to our singers on spirituals as a musical genre, non-idiomatic choral music of Black composers, and American folk singing.
All three virtual choirs will premiere on our American Voices Virtual Concert on April 24, 2021 at 7pm.
All three virtual choirs will premiere on our American Voices Virtual Concert on April 24, 2021 at 7pm.
- "My Heart Be Brave" by Marques Garrett
- "No Time" by Susan Brumfield
- "Flower Into Kindness" by Jake Runestad
Marques Garrett
Susan Brumfield
Jake Runestad
