Choral blend, a better way to get it If you’ve ever sung in a choir, you probably have been told to “blend with your neighbor” or “blend with your section.” Talking about “blend” is how choir directors get that unified sound. The more singers in a section, the harder it is to achieve that unified …

Arvo Pärt’s secret sauce by Markdavin Obenza I fell in love with the music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt (b.1935) right away. I started listening to his music in 2004 and remember not feeling anything at all when I listened to it, which was rare for me. I thought it sounded beautiful. This nothingness I felt …