BSR Blog

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the date that the emancipation of enslaved people was announced in Galveston, Texas in 1865.

"After a long year of isolation, anxiety, and stress, the singing community is now faced with the prospect of performing live again."  "Whether you are excited about moving forward in these next few… continue

My journey in music traces its roots, in part, back to my grandmother, Joanna Heard, and her brother Eugene. There were four children in the Heard family—William, Joanna, Eugene, and Virginia. Their… continue

Re-assessing and re-defining extended techniques and new music as a genre allows for a more authentic representation of the diversity of its practitioners and creators, reflecting the mosaic of… continue

Are you tired of singing the same traditional carols year after year? Here are three non-traditional carols to add to your list!

We asked four local professional singers how they have been filling their days with the arts world - and the rest of the world - on pause.

Ellen Allen shares her best practices - and words of encouragement! - for teachers embarking on online lessons.

"An artist's job is to speak to the times." Nina Simone Dear fellow singers,

Everyone wants to have a good time in the rehearsal room! We’re all there to work hard, have fun, be inspired, and create something wonderful. We all know, however, that it can be really daunting,… continue