Article about The Masterwork Chorus by Kevin Coyne that appeared in the NY Times on December 5, 2008.
Please see an insightful interview with Maestro Megill by Mike Tschappat of the Daily Record for a preview of Masterwork's Fall 2007 concert set:
"Most people know the music, can probably even hum a few bars. They've heard it in movies and commercials.
Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana," written 70 years ago, has never gone out of style. Its songs, based on the secular writings of medieval students and clergy, will be performed Nov. 3 by the Masterwork Chorus at Drew University's Dorothy Young Center for the Arts in Madison.
"It's such an accessible piece," said Andrew Megill, music director of the chorus, "because of its incredibly strong rhythms. It connects to everybody's love of dance." Read more...
"Masterwork Chorus an impressive group of talented singers. I was struck by the intensity each member brought to their singing. Masterwork moves from strength to strength and now stands as a chorus of soloists forming a formidable whole . Megill's belief in this music and the chorus' sensitivity to the text (and their excellent diction) evidenced much sweat and rehearsal.....This tribute is to both Dr. Megill and Masterwork Chorus for their current performance level ."
Don Martone, Recorder Commnity Newspapers - November, 2005
