recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite by Craig Hella JohnsonThe profound work “Considering Matthew Shepard” has been a major hit around the world, telling the powerful story of Matthew… Read More ›
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Considering Matthew Shepard
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die… Read More ›
Considering Matthew Shepard
recommended and compiled by Alissa Ruth, Choral Music Specialist In the world of professional choral music, one of the groups that stands out from the rest is Conspirare, the Grammy Award-winning Texas-based group under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson…. Read More ›
“Let the River Run”
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare‘s performance of the Carly Simon hit Let the River Run was featured on a PBS special and was also included on their Grammy-nominated CD. Vibrant choral textures are supported by a dancing keyboard and percussion… Read More ›
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare
Conspirare was founded in 1991 as the New Texas Festival to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry… Read More ›