My Schnoz

I had some dental surgery today and asked for nitrous, since it was going to be a long, difficult appointment.  As the chairside adjusted the nozzle, she said, "Oh, this seems kinda snug.  Let's get you a bigger one."  So, for the record, my choral friends, I have a generous schnoz... the better to sing with, my dear.   Happy Valentines Day a day late!

Sh*t Choristers Say

So true, it's scary.

Violist Copies Nokia Cell Phone That Rings During Concert

Violinist Lukas Kmit copies a Nokia ringtone that interrupts his concert. Lukas Kmit handled the cell phone interruption extremely well! Too Funny.
This happened at a Jewish Orthodox synagogue in Prseov, Slovakia.

BBC Proms 2011: Tim Minchin - F Sharp (Comedy Prom)

I promised not to post so many videos, but promises are sometimes broken. This is just SO funny!

The Choir: Military Wives

I've posted a lot of video recently, so I didn't want to post another, but here is a link to the first episode of this season's "The Choir," which I blogged about a few days ago.  It's a BBC effort and Gareth Malone is the director of the choir(s). If you can't get BBC America, you can view entire episodes for free on your computer here.

Fauré Requiem - 1. Introit and Kyrie

This choir and chamber group are really good. If you want to hear more, go to Youtube.com and search St. Pauls Episcopal Church Faure Requiem Salt Lake City. Charles is a great director and I'm sad that I missed it this year. Working 12 hour days will do that to you.

Fauré Requiem Rehearsal

St. Pauls' Episcopal church SLC.  Charles Black conducting.

BBC's "The Choir"

I've watched Gareth Malone and "The Choir" since it's beginning a few seasons ago.  This is the real deal.  Why do the Brits do it better than us?  They just seem to appreciate choir music more than most Americans do. 

Anyway, this season, Gareth is setting up shop in a military base and forming a choir of military wives.  Here are a couple of links to his newest endeavor.

The Choir in Devon

The Women Who Wait and Sing

If you have access to BBC America, this really is a great show.