Betty Bertaux (1939-2014) was a very active creator of children’s music and in 1976 founded the Children’s Chorus of Maryland with six students she was giving lessons to in her home. The chorus expanded to 30 students and later performed … Read More
The late Johnny Carson famously used to joke around the holidays that, “there really is only one fruitcake, and it keeps getting re-gifted every year, because no one actually eats the stuff”. To which I replied, every year, NOT SO!!!! … Read More
Not all fruitcakes are created equal! If you think you don’t like fruitcake, maybe this version will change your mind. Kentucky Whisky Cake Items needed: #1: 5 cups sifted flour #2: 2 and 1/3 cups white sugar #3: 1 Cup … Read More
Long ago, in the times when our traditions were born, winter was a fearful time. Fire was the only source of heat and light during the long cold nights; stockpiling enough fuel to keep the fire burning was as important … Read More
As a child, Anjali Chudasama didn’t think of her family as particularly musical. After all, none of them were professionals. Sure, her mother sang in her church choir, and practiced her alto part during car rides. And yes, her grandparents … Read More
Choir of the Sound has always been fortunate in the depth and range of talents our membership brings to our shows. The current situation puts the spotlight on the technological expertise that is allowing us to go virtual, but we … Read More
80-plus people all singing the same song sounds like the makings of a choir — but when each of them is in their own home, it isn’t quite there yet. Fortunately for Choir of the Sound, among those 80-plus are … Read More
Working on “Light, Beauty, Peace” over the summer was a good opportunity for us to learn what it takes to be a virtual choir. For some of us less technologically experienced members, watching a guide video on one device while … Read More
As a choir, we’ve learned a lot over the years: the proper way to take a group bow on stage, how to “speak” “Silent Night” in sign language, and how to get a proud University of Oregon alumni to sing … Read More
Every year at about this time, choirs and other performing organizations that present holiday shows go through the dissonance of singing about sleighs, snow, and Christmas trees when summer has barely ended. For all the strange twists that 2020 has … Read More