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Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.

Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".

02/19/2026
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Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance

This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.

02/08/2026
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"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night

Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale

05/07/2024
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Classical Californians: Tim Keeler

The Artistic Director of Chanticleer, Tim Keeler plays a wide range of seasonally appropriate choral works this week.

12/13/2023
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Open Ears: From Steel Mills to the Silver Screen

Explore the life of Jester Hairston, a musician who made significant contributions to choral music and film, known for his work in African-American spirituals.

06/18/2020
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LA Master Chorale Celebrates 25 Years of Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium”

The LA Master Chorale celebrates the 25th anniversary of Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium with a concert on December 15th, alongside performances of Handel’s Messiah.

12/08/2019
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Crowd-Sourced Lessons for the Next Generation

San Francisco Choral Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new piece by David Lang, "Teach Your Children", inspired by search engine auto-completions and children's perspectives.

10/01/2019

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Choral Music

What’s the oldest instrument?... Well, it’s the one nearly all of us are born with. The voice!

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How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July

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Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds

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