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Concert: Brahms Requiem, 4-hand piano version, with COLLA VOCE in B'ham AL	Timothy Banks	May 16, 2012
Johannes Brahms' own four-hand piano version of Ein deutsches Requiem will be performed by Colla Voce in its season closer this coming Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in the Brock Recital Hall on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham Alabama. The 7pm performance is admission free. Samford...
Comment: Re: Barney Sings	Timothy Banks	April 9, 2012
Thanks Philip! A favorite! (If I'm not mistaken, the gentleman who "enhanced" Barney's voice is the same who provided the memorable voices of Tony the Tiger ("Grrrrrreat!"), the Grinch song in the original cartoon, and many others; I think a member of the Harry Simeone Choir of Little...
Borrowing request: Need Brahms Requiem (Bullock) scores	Timothy Banks	March 21, 2012
Item: Brahms Requiem Composer/Arranger/Edition: William Bullock edition Starting: asap For: 2 months Copies: up to 25 Willing to rent: Yes Performing the Brahms Requiem in late May, and we are "short" a good number of the Bullock edition. Please post availability to me at tpbanks@samford.e...
Concert: Sacred Music Festival this Sunday in Birmingham AL	Timothy Banks	February 15, 2012
A program of sacred choral music will take place this Sunday, 19 Feb 2012, at 4 p.m. at the annual Over the Mountain Festival of Sacred Music.Timothy Paul Banks will conduct the festival choir and members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in music from Haydn, Brahms and Handel to Bloch, Rutter, an...
Comment: Re: Get rid of the conductor for real musical excellence	Timothy Banks	December 8, 2011
As I have maintained for many years, the egotism of conductors is the real issue here. What the public sees in performance is but a tiny fraction of what conductors really do. In reality, "the rehearsal is the conductor's performance." (excuse the self-quote) What is described in these ...
Comment: Re: Inversions	Timothy Banks	November 5, 2011
Wow ... no more Schoolhouse Rock for me... so where's the rest of the Musical "Third Inversion from the Sun?" (Jk) (Loved it, really!) Tim
Comment: Re: Bad Showchoir	Timothy Banks	October 23, 2011
Can you say "21st Century Ray Coniff Singers"??? ;-) Tim B
Comment: Re: On demand or not?	Timothy Banks	September 15, 2011
I hear the Sibelus siren call ..... (or maybe that's a trumpet).
Comment: Re: Is ACDA the right name for us?	Timothy Banks	September 4, 2011
Or, Dr. Sharp, as well with Gertrude Stein's version of the Shakespeare: "A rose is a rose is a rose." I must admit to having chaffed under the "directors" part for a long time, but I like being a "conductor" in the broader sense, nonetheless with a choral speciality. But is "...
Comment: Re: Easier works for double chorus	Timothy Banks	August 23, 2011
Try Charles V Stanford's "Coelos Ascendit Hodie," a wonderful piece, and very approachable. Rather in the style of those pieces already mentioned. Here's a link to our performance of it (though sung by a college choir, I think it is worthy of high schooler's attention!) http:...
Comment: Re: Don't ever fire an Alabama musician	Timothy Banks	August 18, 2011
Dangerously close to slander, Dr. Feizli! ... Let's limit that to south Allabama ;) (really only kidding.)
Comment: Re: The only thing I'm looking forward to is choir . . .	Timothy Banks	August 14, 2011
After being away from quite the active schedule of years past, I find that I too (as a conductor) look forward to choir again... and again ... and again!! For me, it is the rejuvenating energy that flows back and forth between choristers and conductor that makes me so happy that I chose (or was ...
Comment: Re: Sir Colin Davis Tells of Battles and Shares Secrets	Timothy Banks	June 17, 2011
I admire Sir Colin's opinion as much as I admire his superb music making. He is, in fact, spot on. It is intriguing that we rather need a strong ego to drive us in our youthful endeavors. As we age, however, the ego can be tempered by understanding and patience and altruism toward those...
Choir: Colla Voce (Birmingham, Alabama, USA)	Timothy Banks	May 20, 2011
Colla Voce is a vocal ensemble dedicated to choral performance and worship through music written for the glory of God. Recognizing that music is a gift from God, the focus of Colla Voce is the enrichment of the human spirit and the fellowship of Christian believers. Italian for "with the voice"...
Forum message: Repertoire for an All-State TTBB Choir	Timothy Banks	January 25, 2011
Greetings Colleagues, I have my own ideas toward repertoire, but wanted to solicit the unlimited collective wisdom of the ChoralNet community. Please respond with your best repertoire ideas for a TTBB All-State Choir. This information will not only help me, but will go into...
Comment: Re: Eric Whitacre says British choirs are best - or does he?	Timothy Banks	December 30, 2010
Thank you, Philip, for helping to quell this tempest in a teapot. Having read Whitacre's original posting, and the reaction to it, and now the reassessment, I think this is yet another example of the 300-year-old sqauabble between the colonies and the mother country. If, as has been rightly sa...
Comment: Re: Two Words	Timothy Banks	November 9, 2010
Bravo, Tim -- It is especially important to thank them while they are still with us here on this earthly coil. I had a chance to thank Joe Turner, one of my high school choral directors, of Woodlawn High in Bham, before he passed. "Uncle Joe," as we knew him, was almost more cheerleader...
Announcement: Alabama ACDA Collegiate Choral Festival, Nov 4 in Huntsville	Timothy Banks	November 2, 2010
On Thursday, November 4th, the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors Association will be holding its 8th Annual Collegiate Choral Festival at Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Road, Huntsville, Alabama. This is a non competitive event and 15 college and university colleg...
Comment: Re: Brahms Requiem - Vail's Organ Transcription?	Timothy Banks	October 30, 2010
Where are these materials available? This would be a wonderful resource for many conductors. Thanks for any responses. Tim Banks (tpbanks@samford.edu) Birmingham AL
Comment: Re: Advice for Those Seeking a Place in Leadership	Timothy Banks	August 31, 2010
Tim, thanks for this mentoring post. These are important concepts, and stand for all of us, new teacher/conductors as well as long-timers. My immediate additions for consideration: - Find mentor/models who deserve to be imitated, but work for the mental process behind the surfac...
Comment: Re: Is it a collaboration or a dictatorship?	Timothy Banks	July 16, 2010
I certainly think Liz is on the right track. We really must master two ways of doing business: (1) leadership and decision making in the rehearsal and concert [...that's our real job, right? Professional problem-solver and inspirational leader) ; (2) cooperative collaboration across the broa...
Comment: Re: Swingle Singers do it Underground	Timothy Banks	July 15, 2010
I always had the urge to do this in the Tube, but never had the guts! So swingin' cool!! Tim B
Community Forum Post: A "hope" message for ACDA State Presidents	Timothy Banks	July 6, 2010
This is only a note to express my hope that as many state presidents of ACDA will sign on and begin a continuing discussion of state ACDA issues that will most certainly be helpful to each other state that participates. This is the "cloud computing" of "blue skying!" All the best, Tim B...
Community Forum Post: Philip's Page	Timothy Banks	June 29, 2010
Just keep ENCOURAGING ChoralNet use! Best, Tim Banks
Community Forum Post: Philip's Page	Timothy Banks	June 29, 2010
Just keep ENCOURAGING ChoralNet use!! Best, Tim Banks
Community Forum Post: Copelands Fan Page	Timothy Banks	June 29, 2010
Just keep ENCOURAGING ChoralNet use!! Thanks, Tim Banks
Comment: Re: Ah, dolente partita!	Timothy Banks	June 21, 2010
Indeed, Philip. I taught my spring semester Choral Literature class this past spring using YouTube and iTunes exclusively. Choral music is ALIVE on the Web!
Comment: Re: The Rest is Applause	Timothy Banks	June 19, 2010
Have any of you ever been to a jazz club or jazz concert?? Applause after a solo "ride" is practically obbligatory. And what of the opera?? The fabulous aria is rewarded by applause (and in Italy, even more noise!). Musical Theater is also a place for applause durin...
Comment: Re: How strange . . . .	Timothy Banks	June 14, 2010
I know the feeling, Philip!! (Ha!) Bravo to you! And indeed you are right... UAB's position is a great one ... ... all the best to YOUR successor, as with Mine! Tim Banks (Formerly, now retired) Professor of Music, Samford University
Comment: Re: The Hokey Pokey Heals	Timothy Banks	June 3, 2010
So I'll see your Holy Ghost Hokey Pokey, and I'll raise you one Chream: Rollin' & Tumblin (live at the Albert Hall in 2005) ... the power of music ... the power of the musical expression ... thousands more dancers, just off camera. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnz-wd9uMrY &nb...
Comment: Re: The death of copyright and intellectual property	Timothy Banks	March 1, 2010
I am thoroughly in agreement with my friend and colleague Dan Gawthrop on this issue of intellectual property rights. Though I have only a few of my own works actually in print, I certainly feel that my little ideas are worth the price of admission (so to speak), and no self-respecting composer/ar...
Comment: Re: Do I have to use a pattern?	Timothy Banks	February 11, 2010
I come in after my distinguished colleagues above, but with the same idea... there is absolutely no valid argument against patterns, in much the same way that there is no argument against the use of the words of a given language, which are only concretely expressive when they are both artistically...
Comment: Re: Highlighting what we sing: Using Google Docs for Choir Tasks	Timothy Banks	January 29, 2010
Obviously a great way to begin the process! What's next? I suggest an IPA transcription (labor intensive, but works great), with a small legend for some of the symbols that won't be as familiar to the average chorister. (I did this with chorus for a Turandot performance a hundred years ago, ...
Comment: Re: The Publishers vs. The Creators - lessons from the book industry	Timothy Banks	January 15, 2010
It seems it is already time to outline more specifically what Tim Sharp's meeting with the publishers was all about! As for me, I have a ton of publishable stuff that I (1) have procrastinated for years in placing with a publisher, and (2) am now afraid to do too much too soon, lest I get a total...
Comment: Re: Follow this - if you can!	Timothy Banks	December 30, 2009
Ah, but you can't --- follow this, that is. There is a very old story about two members of the Boston Symphony who decided that they would both come in (bringing everyone with them) when the notoriously unclear Serge Koussevitsky's hand reach the third button on his waistcoat. (Conductors gene...
Comment: Re: 13000 views - explain that	Timothy Banks	November 18, 2009
I think the baby cry gives it a sense of reality. (Smile) But I'm knocked out by the wonderful quality of their performance! Surely that explains part of it. Of course, YouTube and similar web-based distribution is the new international concert hall. Best, Tim Banks tpbanks@samford....
Comment: Re: Is THIS what the music publishing industry is?	Timothy Banks	November 7, 2009
This is the very reason we need to stay networked with one another through ChoralNet, ACDA, MENC and such. As long as there are relatively objective means of assessing new music and "tried and true" material, the choral art can remain vibrant and refreshing to generations to come. Otherwise, we'...
Comment: Re: The War on Pronouns, cont'd	Timothy Banks	November 2, 2009
Wow Allen ... Marty Haugen candy-music land? So much fruiter than happy-clappy. And by the way, I'm with you all the same! My choir actually relishes singing words like "thither the tribe goeth up." Best, Tim
Concert: Festival Evensong at Samford University Friday Nov 6 5pm	Timothy Banks	November 2, 2009
The Samford University A Cappella Choir (Timothy Paul Banks, conductor) will celebrate its 70th anniversary with Choral evensong at 5 o'clock pm in Hodges Chapel on the campus in Birmingham Alabama. There is no admission charge, but seating is limited; early arrival is recommended. As a part ...
Forum message: Wind Ensemble version of Rutter GLORIA?	Timothy Banks	October 26, 2009
Is anyone aware of a transcription of Rutter's GLORIA for wind ensemble? Of course I am aware that John has a full orchestra version of his own, fleshing out the usual brass/organ/percussion version. I would be most grateful for any information related to a version for wind ensemble. �...
Comment: Re: left hand declaration of independence	Timothy Banks	October 15, 2009
Thanks for bringing up the subject. I've been teaching basic and advanced conducting courses for almost 30 years. About ten years ago I began a study of the literature regarding methodology for appropriate left-hand use in conducting gesture; I found very little concrete information in the literatur...
Comment: Re: Check out this new way of viewing a magazine/catalog/musical score	Timothy Banks	October 14, 2009
This technology has been on the British Library site for quite a while. Once again, the print media shows that it is not only behind the curve, but in some cases completely stubborn about embracing the new way of doing things. I mean, come on... why are we still using unique octavo-size (7x10....
Comment: Re: Would you call this greedy?	Timothy Banks	September 26, 2009
I agree with Marjorie and Robert. Which, said in brief, means the music industry is not only greedy, but also profoundly stupid. No preview, no sale ... duh!
Comment: Re: Earth has no sorrow . . . and Kudos to MorningStar	Timothy Banks	September 9, 2009
Thanks indeed Philip for making mention of these important goals for publishers. I know Mark Lawson at MorningStar would be willing to lead us in this direction! They are a thoughtful company, and, as you say, our other publishers would do well to think in terms of service (in a broader perspe...
Comment: Re: Prayer request	Timothy Banks	July 31, 2009
Such a good request; gladly responding in prayer! As a middle-aged guy diagnosed a few years ago with a mild case, I can relate just a little bit; but I'm so hopeful for your daughter's many years of "straight striding!" God bless your Emily, Allen.
Comment: Re: Search for lyrics to "Here's One" spiritual	Timothy Banks	July 24, 2009
Thanks Dan, (and Patricia & John offline) It seems that most of us come up with the same two verses. I'm still wondering if there is a third one out there somewhere...lest I resort to being inventive myself! (This is for an arrangement that I have done for my choir, but really begs for a th...
Forum message: Search for lyrics to "Here's One" spiritual	Timothy Banks	July 23, 2009
After a somewhat exhaustive websearch, I turn to the great List membership. Are there those among you who have multiple lyric verses for the spiritual song "Here's One," which begins: Talk about a child who do love Jesus, here's one... ? I'd be grateful for any and all replies. All...
Choir: Samford University A Cappella Choir (Birmingham, Alabama, USA)	Timothy Banks	June 14, 2009

Comment: Re: What I should have learned in college	Timothy Banks	June 8, 2009
Allen, I feel your pain! I have more than thirty years of experience "in the pit" conducting opera and musical theatre (in addition to all my choral stuff) ... there's only one way to handle such incidents: live in the moment and don't lose your cool. Somehow along the way I may have develope...
Forum message: Choral Arranging course - a request for input	Timothy Banks	May 10, 2009
I am slated to teach our course in Choral Arranging in the fall term upcoming; though I myself have been arranging and composing choral music for more than 30 years, this is my first time to be assigned the teaching of this particular course at our university. Prior to this we have used a full-tim...

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