[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

Cantate begun as a community Chorale in 2001 with a mission to provide high quality music education, experience and opportunity to the island of Guam. Highlights of recent seasons include highlights from the 80′s rock musical ‘Chess,’ ’Messiah’, by G....  moreCantate begun as a community Chorale in 2001 with a mission to provide high quality music education, experience and opportunity to the island of Guam. Highlights of recent seasons include highlights from the 80′s rock musical ‘Chess,’ ’Messiah’, by G.F. Handel, Gloria, by Vivaldi, the Durufle Requiem, the Pope Marcellus Mass by Palestrina, Magnificat by J.S. Bach and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. During the summer, Cantate presents the Pacific Summer Music Festival which hosts guest musicians such as the nation’s most beloved choral conductor, Dr. Weston Noble, concert pianists, Itay Goren and Frank Pavese and the Grammy-nominated string ensemble, Quartet San Francisco. the Chorale also performs during special occasions with the Guam Territorial Band led by alumnus, Maximo Ronquillo Jr.  less

From our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be ...  moreFrom our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, Be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord; Be thou my great Father, and I thy true son; Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou my brEastplate, my sword for the fight; Be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might; Be thou my soul's shelter, be thou my strong tower; O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power. Riches I heed not, not man's empty praise, Be thou my inheritance now and always; Be thou and thou only the first in my heart: O Sov'reign of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, thou heaven's bright Son, O grant me its joys after victr'y is won; Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.  less

Cordus Mundi began life in 2002 in San Francisco when six former San Francisco Concert Chorale singers banded together to begin an exploration of the male a cappella choral repertoire. When founding member Rick Rosen left California in mid-2003 to move ba...  moreCordus Mundi began life in 2002 in San Francisco when six former San Francisco Concert Chorale singers banded together to begin an exploration of the male a cappella choral repertoire. When founding member Rick Rosen left California in mid-2003 to move back to Bucks County, the original group of west coast singers went on hiatus. In its second life, and with the blessings of the founding Californians, Cordus Mundi was reborn in early 2005 in Bucks County. Now with fifteen voices, the newest incarnation of Cordus Mundi has the flexibility and versatility to expand the group’s musical exploration into new areas - the repertoire is varied and eclectic, and the group includes two composers and several arrangers. Cordus Mundi draws its repertoire from a wide range of composers and styles, from Dunstable to Duruflé, from Byrd to Bernstein, from Palestrina to Paranjoti, from Brahms to the Beatles, and from Jacob Handl to Edie Hill. the founding members come from a variety of quality area vocal groups, including t...    less

Jesu my Lord my God my All performed by Imo City Chorale at her Opera Imo 4 concert tagged King's Diary -Music of the Opera.

Be sure to check out "Choosing Choral Repertoire" at http://choosingchoralrepertoire.blogspot.com/.  New pieces and old favorites will be recommended for middle school, high school, and University/community choirs. 

New Year Concert Yeni Yıl Konseri IKU CHOIR

the Mansfield University Concert Choir placed second in the Youth Choir and the Mixed Choir categories at the 2011 International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales

the Bartholomean Chamber Singers and Carmelite Choir - Upon This Rock Soloist - Albert Calma Kasadya Chorale Festival - San Sebastian Church - December 3, 2010

Founded in 1964, the acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within the College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under the direction of Lisa Wong, the choir has been praised for its beauty of sound...  moreFounded in 1964, the acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within the College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under the direction of Lisa Wong, the choir has been praised for its beauty of sound, high level of artistry, and engaging performances. the Wooster Chorus presents several concerts both on and off-campus throughout the academic year, and embarks each spring on a week-long domestic tour. Membership is by audition. Recent collaborative performances have included Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor with the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus.  less