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This article is based on interviews with Florence Kopleff, who was a member of the Robert Shaw Chorale throughout its existence and served as administrative assistant to Mr. Shaw; and on recollections of John W. Cooledge, a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus, and of the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers throughout the existence of that group.
A choir (/ ˈ k w aɪər / KWIRE), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin chorus, meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words is the music performed by the ensemble.
Robert Nathaniel Dett was born in 1882 in Drummondville, Ontario (now part of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada), [3] to Charlotte (Washington) Dett and Robert T. Dett. Descended from escaped slaves who travelled North, [4] his mother was a native of Drummondville and his father was from the United States.
He had served there for 37 years. He was the master of the choristers when Aled Jones was in the choir. [citation needed] Other long-serving holders of the title include Charles J Brennan, who spent 60 years (1904–1964) at Belfast Cathedral [3] and Dr Leslie Paul of Bangor Cathedral who served in that role for 42 years (1928 - 1970).
Robert Lawson Shaw was born in Red Bluff, California. [2] His father, Rev. Shirley R. Shaw, [3] was a minister, and his mother was a concert singer. [4] He had four siblings, one of whom was singer Hollace Shaw. [5]
Lund's left BYU to direct the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in 1916, and BYU had difficult replacing him. [7] Lund replaced Evan Stephens as choir director. [3] He implemented a European choral sound, [8] and directed the choir in its first electrical recordings on the Victor Label. [9] Lund held the position of choir director until his death in 1935.
A music director, musical director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization. [1] This would include the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band, [2] the director of music of a film, the director of music at a radio station, the person in charge of musical activities or the head of ...
The lead vocalist also typically speaks to the audience between songs, to give information about a song (such as who wrote it or why it was chosen), introduce the band members, and develop rapport with the audience. The lead vocalist may also play a leadership role in rehearsals, unless there is a bandleader who takes on this role.