Debra Shearer-Dirié, Author at The IFCM Magazine

Debra Shearer-Dirié

Debra Shearer-Dirié holds a Diploma from the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary and a Master of Music Education degree and Doctor of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Indiana University, USA. Currently located in Brisbane, Australia, she has taught choral conducting and aural studies at The University of Queensland, the ACCET Summer School, and at the New Zealand International Summer School in Choral Conducting. Dr. Shearer-Dirié is currently serving as Editor of the Australian National Choral Association’s Publication and serves on the National Council for this organisation. She is Musical Director of the Brisbane Concert Choir, Vox Pacifica Chamber Choir, Fusion, and Vintage Voices.

Josquin’s Rome – Listening and Composing in the Sistine Chapel by Jesse Rodin

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: January 15, 2016

In: Book Review

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Book review by Dr Debra Shearer-Dirié

The Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet in the Choral Rehearsal

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: October 15, 2013

In: Book Review

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Alberto Grau: Choral Conducting – the Forging of the Conductor

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: July 15, 2013

In: Book Review

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Debra Shearer-Dirié

choral conductor & teacher

The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: April 15, 2013

In: Book Review

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Edited by André de Quadros

New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Review of Choral Scores

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: January 15, 2013

In: CD Review

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Programme Ideas by Debra Shearer-Dirié

Emanuele d’Astorga Stabat Mater

SATB and accompaniment

Oxford University Press

It was in the 14^th century that t…Read More →

Critic’s Pick: Endless Borders, Bo Hansson (Hyperion CDA67881) The Choir of Royal Holloway, Rupert Gough, conductor

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: October 15, 2012

In: CD Review

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Critic’s Pick: España - A Choral Postcard from Spain (Signum)

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: July 15, 2012

In: CD Review

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Debra Shearer-Dirié

España: A Choral Postcard from Spain (Signum)

Critic’s Pick: Clare Maclean - Osanna (Tall Poppies)

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: July 15, 2012

In: CD Review

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Debra Shearer-Dirié

editor of Sing Out and Music Director

Clare Maclean: Osanna (Tall Poppies)Read More →

Camerata – A Guide to Organizing and Directing Small Choruses, by Arthur Wenk

2015-07-01

By: Debra Shearer-Dirié

On: July 1, 2015

In: Book Review

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Camerata – A Guide to Organizing and Directing Small Choruses, by Arthur Wenk (Rowman & Littlefield © 2014)

Reviewed by Debra Shearer-Dirié, choral conductor and teacher

Arthur Wenk leads us throug…Read More →