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Welcome to ACFEA’s journal! Read along as we share stories from the road, from the alto section, or from our desk. We’ll also look back on shining moments from our group’s tours.
Gay Men’s Choruses Unite in Europe (Tour Notes 1998-1999)
This article was originally published in our 1998-1999 Tour Notes. **** Two of North America’s most esteemed men’s choruses – the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (director, Gary Miller) and the Seattle Men’s Chorus (director, Dennis Coleman) – traveled together on a two-week tour of Europe which included
Meet Your Concert Rep: Sue
Say Hallo to Sue! Sue is part of our world wide network of concert representatives and arranges all of our performance opportunities in Germany. What have you been up to this summer? Like most people, I have been rediscovering old skills and developing new ones, especially baking,
Europe Comes Alive for Cascade Youth Symphony (Tour Notes, 2002)
“For those who had never traveled to Europe, they had witnessed firsthand treasures about which they had only heard – and Europe became a reality for the young musicians.” This article was originally published in our 2002-2003 Tour Notes. **** This summer the Cascade Youth Symphony from Seattle,
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’ First Tour Exceeds All Expectations (Tour Notes, 2005)
“We expected a wonderful trip with fine concerts. What we got was a life-changing experience for the chorus and audience,” Reuben Reynolds III, Director, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus This article was originally published in our 2005-2006 Tour Notes. **** When the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus went on tour
When Can You Plan a Tour? Now!
As more of the population is vaccinated, it’s natural to wonder when various parts of life we’ve been missing can safely resume. And though no one’s going on tour at this exact moment, when should you plan your next concert tour? Right now! Here are five reasons why it’s actually
How to Change Lives (Tour Notes, 2000)
“This may be the most important even ever for the gay community here,” a Moscow concert audience member, in a front page Los Angeles Times article This article was originally published in our 2000-2001 Tour Notes. **** Have a vision. Keep to it. Act on it.
Camerata Singers – From Vatican to Vigaun (Tour Notes, 2001)
The entire tour was “various levels of wonderful,” Scott Anderson, director, said. This article originally appeared in our 2001-2002 Tour Notes. **** Italy, Slovenia and Austria were the destinations of the Camerata Singers, an excellent community choir from Pocatello, Idaho, directed by Scott E. Anderson. Many in
Happy Holidays!
One of the best parts of our job is getting to hear your music. Whether we catch the end of a rehearsal just before a tour meeting, or are relishing the soaring sounds of your concert in a stunning venue somewhere in the world, those moments feel like gifts. This
Connection in the “Thin Places”
Frank Hallock, Director of Music, United Methodist Church of Vista, talks about the extraordinary moments on his 2019 tour to Ireland. ***** I have always loved travel, from the days of old-fashioned family road trips, to my experiences on several choral tours as both participant and director. These choral tours
Working Towards Racial Equity
For sixty-five years, ACFEA has worked to provide opportunities for life-changing experiences for people around the world. Celebrating diversity and breaking down barriers is, and always has been, key to that. But we cannot work towards fostering connections without advocating for equity and inclusion for all. The recent events surrounding