Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) California State University, Fullerton University Singers Robert Istad, conductor James Taulli, stage director

This well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, w...  moreThis well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in the beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds. The Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since the Choir's foundation in 1977. The plainchant verses are sung by soprano Sarah Kelly, and the solo quartet (positioned remotely from the main Choir) comprises soprano Julie Kilburn, alto Lucy Appleyard, tenor Jonathan Morrish and bass Quentin Brown. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of the Choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website www.stpeters-Singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of L...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In open-access Choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two Singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...

poem by Robert Burns music by David Dickau directed by Richard Janzen performed by RJC Chorale

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about getting feedback from Singers and Choir leaders. But not all feedback is equal.   Feedback can come in many forms: speech, wr...

For Singers 55+!! NO AUDITIONS!! Afternoon rehearsals!!  Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest and fastest growing choral organization for Singers 55+, is coming to NYC!   Our NYC&nbs...

Melbourne International Singers Festival June 7-10, 2013   Stunning Showcase Concerts Headline Exciting New Festival!   The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to present the first Melbourne International Singers Festival featuring a s...

William Byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Cha...  moreWilliam Byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Chapter 3, Verse 2 Versus:Adjuva nos, Deus salutaris noster, et propter honorem[gloriam] nominis tui libera nos.  Psalm 78, Verse 9a Let us amend for the better in those things in which we have sinned through ignorance;  lest suddenly overtaken by the day of death, we seek space for repentance, and be not able to find it. Hearken, O Lord, and have mercy: for we have sinned against thee. Verse:Help us, O God of our salvation, and for the honour [glory] of thy name deliver us.  Psalm, 78, Verse 9a This noble and deeply-felt penitential motet proper to the first day [Ash Wednesday] and the first Sunday [Quadragesima] of the Lenten season is one of the very finest such works from the golden age of English polyphonic music. It comes from the Cantiones Sacra...    less

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLandS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLand, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLand. It is one of the only four Filipino Choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

If you want to be part of the premiere of a work with Singers from all over the world, I want to tell you that you are in the right place! We will make an incredible virtual Choir together. This experience will bring the work «The Last March of Des...