opportunities

Following the great success of Marnaves Summer Baroque, a course for period string players now entering its third year, the Welsh Camerata Choir and its musical director, Andrew Wilson-Dickson, are delighted to offer the same facilities for a choral music course in this delightful village in south-west France during the last week in August, 21st to 27th. Marnaves (81170) is near Cordes, Albi & Gaillac and about an hour`s drive from Toulouse.

The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers are pleased to announce a competition for new choral works. The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers enriches the Kansas City culture through its promotion of excellence in choral music. The ensemble’s various activities (from concerts and recordings to commissioning projects and educational programs) aim to extend to our community the vital aesthetic sustenance that music offers. Careful selection of singers from around the United States and Canada allows us to create the specific sound that most accurately reflects the musical ideals of Artistic Director Simon Carrington: a clear, bright sound with a measured use of vibrato which allows for a clear and communicative delivery of the text.

Gregory Wiest announces his 10th bi-annual call for scores. Chosen works will be performed on a program tentatively scheduled for the beginning of 2011. Composers, whose works are chosen, receive a copy of the live recording.