Carmen Jon and NHSCA have partnered to host the 2008 Annual National Teen Idol, a wonderful national competition for high school age singers, to be hosted at Long Branch HS in Long Branch, NJ the weekend of June 27 to June 29. Please visit www.nhsca.com/event_show.php?id=20192 for more information.
Posted 4/24/2008. Expires 6/29/2008.

Choral conductor/singer (bass-baritone)/voice teacher (BM, MM) with 30+ years of experience is returning to the New York area as Professor of Vocal/Choral studies at CCNY (of the City University of New York) at the end of August 2008. Would love to have a choir outside of school as well (have experience conducting a variety of choruses, symphonic, chamber, men's, women's, church choirs, oratorio etc), and perhaps a few private voice students. I've spent the last 27 years in The Netherlands, taught at the Sweelinck Conservatory of Amsterdam, conducted various choirs, sang in the opera chorus of Brussels, have conducted the Dutch Radio Chorus, toured more than 60 countries giving recitals/vocal master classes/choral workshops. Choirs searching for an experienced conductor who's hard-working but with humor, are welcome to e-mail me at i.spaulding@hotmail.com for a CV and more information.
Posted 4/21/2008. Expires 8/21/2008.

Summit Chorale invites choral composers to submit, for a "Second Hearing" opportunity, works that have recently premiered but that are still not well known among choral singers. Commissions abound, but often these works are not heard again for want of an appropriate occasion.

In celebration of its 100th season, Summit Chorale wishes to provide such an occasion as part of its March Majesty concert on March 14, 2009. Works eligible for the competition should be SATB vocal arrangements, either a cappella or accompanied. A composer may submit a maximum of three entries. In addition to a "second hearing," the selected composer will be granted a $1,500 cash award.

Submission materials for each entry must include:

• Seven original copies of the full score, produced using any music-based computer software. (Handwritten manuscripts are not acceptable.)
• A CD recording of the piece as performed at the composition's premiere.
• Completed entry form, available at www.summitchorale.org, Second Hearing Competition.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae

Seeking help with publicity for our non-profit outstanding men's chorus based on Manhattan's Upper West Side. No pay. Please contact Randy Smith, (646) 320-4987, ecmcpress@yahoo.com.
Posted 4/11/2008. Expires 7/11/2008.

There is still time for some of you to take advantage of my formal wear special prices for the Spring Contests and Show season. Nice Tuxedo starting at just $79.00 (coat/pants). These are beautiful garments at a very reasonable price, which I will hold for the Spring 2008 season. Call me for samples or PDF catalog pages on these or any of my offerings, including formal shoes at $19.50/basic pair, casual shoes at great prices (white are popular for Spring/Summer), casual pants in white, tan, sand and black made in chino or beautiful microfiber fabric, and most with EZ fit waist expanders. Blazers from Economy models (navy, black and burgundy) from $49.00 to beautiful DB models. DB models in beautiful woven poly are available from $75.00. Still here after 25 years and ready to serve the barbershop and other singers/groups with hobbyist pricing for quality merchandise. Contact Joe De Felice at showglowjoe@comcast.net. PDF catalog files can be seen at finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/showglowoutfitters/files/.
Posted 4/1/2008. Expires 7/1/2008.

Voice and piano instruction. In addition to providing instruction in music theory, sight reading breath management, agility, range, and healthy vocal technique, I also work on the correct usage of the spoken voice. I have 10 years of teaching experience, private instruction and at the Eastern Conservatory of Music in NJ where I headed the singing department for five years. Formally trained as a concert pianist, harpist, and flutist, I believe all singers should learn at least the basics of an instrument to help with sight reading and musicality. Confidence learned from singing often translates to confidence and poise in other aspects of one's life, and especially in public speaking. I have worked with countless professionals including a NJ mayor in developing the confident use of one's voice. Master's degree from Manhattan School of Music, Bachelor's degree from Princeton University. Studio located in northern Manhattan. Contact Nicole Pantos, ncpantos@earthlink.net or 646-541-3029.
Posted 3/31/2008. Expires 9/1/2008.

The Liturgical Music Courses (www.liturgicalmusic.co.uk), a UK-based organization, offers unique opportunities for adult choral singers to perform in some of England's most beautiful cathedrals. Our week-long courses focus on the experience of performing concerts and services, supported by specialist tuition and rehearsal sessions. Rehearsal materials, including scores and practice CDs, are supplied to participants several weeks before the start of each course. The courses are open to all experienced choral singers with some sight-reading skills. The 2008 courses include:

• The East of England Liturgical Music Course (4th - 10th August), based near Norwich, with performances in the cathedrals of Norwich, Ely and St Edmundsbury. The course will center on the great Anglican choral repertoire from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries (Howells, Parry, Wood, Vaughan Williams).
• The Malvern Liturgical Music Course (25th - 31st August), based in Gloucester, with performances in the cathedrals of Gloucester and Worcester (venues of the famous Three Choirs Festival) and Great Malvern Priory. Repertoire will be wide ranging, and the course will finish with a lavish Choral Evensong in Gloucester Cathedral featuring cori spezzati works by Giovanni Gabrieli.
• The Wells Tudor Music Course (19th-25th October), based in Wells, with performances in Wells Cathedral and St Thomas' Church. This course will focus on sixteenth century English music, and will be tutored by Alistair Dixon, the director of one of England's foremost early vocal groups, Chapelle du Roi.

The Mel-O-Chords of the MOC Musical Theatre in Montclair are seeking an experienced choral director/conductor for a non-profit, SATB chorus of 28 singers. We perform two major concerts annually as well as approximately 10 gigs throughout NJ consisting primarily of Broadway music. Rehearsals are Mondays (7:30-10 PM). Interviews, consisting of an audition rehearsal with the group and a meeting with the search committee, will begin in late February/early March. Applicants need to be proficient in piano and theatre music repertoire. For more information about the group and qualifications for the position, please call Panny King 201-933-5629 or e-mail macpan@earthlink.net.
Posted 2/17/2008. Expires 5/17/2008.

Organist/Choir Director position open: Osceola Presbyterian Church, 1689 Raritan Road, Clark, NJ (Garden State Parkway exit 136) seeking organist/choir director for one adult Sunday choir, one 10 AM service and occasional special services. Rogers Organ, Altenburg baby grand. Prefer candidate with a sense of music as ministry. Salary $14,000 - $16,000 depending upon experience. Call the Church office 908-276- 5300 or fax resume to 908-276-5253 att. Organist Search Committee or e-mail oxley@verizon.net.
Posted 2/17/2008. Expires 5/17/2008.

Paul Vazquez (Digital Mission Audio Services, www.digitalmissiononline.com) records on location for choirs, chamber music and other acoustic ensembles. Recent clients include The Crossing, an all professional choir under the direction of Donald Nally (chorus master - Lyric Opera), Doug Keilitz (St. Ignatius of Antioch Church - NYC, Ignatian Schola among others). Single concerts or seasonal packages, student recital/demo rates offered. Contact paul@digitalmissiononline.com or 973-886-1862. E-mail for recent sample links!
Posted 2/15/2008. Expires 8/15/2008.

Wanted: guest conductor for concert in March, 2009 by auditioned amateur chorus of 65 and small instrumental ensemble. Members are open to major works, operetta, popular standards. Dates, fee and rehearsals on Monday or Friday evenings in East Hampton are negotiable. The Choral Society of the Hamptons, Mark Mangini, Music Director, Box 1031, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, 631-204-9402, www.choralhamptons.org.
Posted 2/3/2008. Expires 8/3/2008.

Dan Gaydos, recording consultant, engineer, offers on-location recording of opera symphony orchestra, chamber music, choral groups, gospel, world music, folk music, historic and period music, sound art / sonic landscapes, spoken word, experimental music, avant garde and new music. Workable rates. For information, call 917-865-4687 or e-mail danielgaydos@aol.com. 2122 Continental Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461.
Posted 11/26/2007. Expires 5/26/2008.

Voice instruction available. Over 20 years Manhattan performing experience. 16 years teaching experience, including at the university level. Master's degree in music education and bachelor's degree in both voice performance and piano performance. Instruction in classical vocal technique (including its application to the healthy singing of musical theater repertoire), sight singing, lyric diction in all standard singing languages, style and interpretation. Now accepting a limited number of new students. New Rochelle, New York location. Robin Lynne Frye, mezzo-soprano, (914) 355-2893, robinlynnefrye@gmail.com, www.classicalsinger.net/robinlynnefrye.
Posted 11/16/2007. Expires 5/16/2008.