指揮：連芳貝 / 鋼琴：陳丹怡 　　"化作千縷微風"為日本作家兼歌手新井滿改編自911時追憶罹難者的英語詩歌"A Thousand Winds"，由聲樂家秋川雅史演唱，並在2007年日本NHK跨年年度節目紅白大賽中一唱成名，成為日本流行音樂史上首度成為銷售冠軍的古典聲樂歌曲。歌詞訴說著逝者安慰生者的深情話語，溫柔的旋律，款款道出亡者心願，逝者已遠，幻滅的形體化作一縷縷微風，吹過原野，越過山岳，穿過林間，掀起水面波瀾，與大自然融為一體，思念之時請別哭泣，仔細感受，滋潤大地的空氣水與陽光，處處是我的關照與祝...  more指揮：連芳貝 / 鋼琴：陳丹怡 　　"化作千縷微風"為日本作家兼歌手新井滿改編自911時追憶罹難者的英語詩歌"A Thousand Winds"，由聲樂家秋川雅史演唱，並在2007年日本NHK跨年年度節目紅白大賽中一唱成名，成為日本流行音樂史上首度成為銷售冠軍的古典聲樂歌曲。歌詞訴說著逝者安慰生者的深情話語，溫柔的旋律，款款道出亡者心願，逝者已遠，幻滅的形體化作一縷縷微風，吹過原野，越過山岳，穿過林間，掀起水面波瀾，與大自然融為一體，思念之時請別哭泣，仔細感受，滋潤大地的空氣水與陽光，處處是我的關照與祝福。生者能在此曲中拾起悲傷，獲得撫慰與寬適。  

Founded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other ch...  moreFounded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other choirs and ensembles throughout the years.  

Gold Rush is a New Mexico based show choir from Eldorado High School. Gold Rush as been competing for as long as they've existed, but have most recently attended several Fame Events competitions and competed with the likes of: Jefferson Connection, Totino...  moreGold Rush is a New Mexico based show choir from Eldorado High School. Gold Rush as been competing for as long as they've existed, but have most recently attended several Fame Events competitions and competed with the likes of: Jefferson Connection, Totino Grace Company of Singers, and Wheaton Warrenville South's The Classics, the current National Champion of Show Choir  

The Crown College Choir has performed for over 56 years now with its repertoire including cappella classics, spirituals, and hymn arrangements. Auditions are held every year during academic semesters. Meanwhile, the choir has toured internationally – cove...  moreThe Crown College Choir has performed for over 56 years now with its repertoire including cappella classics, spirituals, and hymn arrangements. Auditions are held every year during academic semesters. Meanwhile, the choir has toured internationally – covering countries across Europe.  

Music composed by Kim André Arnesen Improvised piano by Toni Arnold Shreve

[This article first appeared as a post on my blog Chorus of Approval]   This post was prompted by communications with a choir that has recently started up and needed some help. As I started drawing up a list of points to talk about, I was fasci...

Upper voice version of the set of folksongs that Seiber arranged in 1950.

The Edina Chorale, under the direction of Thomas Paulson, is an 85+ voice choir with a commitment to excellence and a varied repertoire. We range in age from 18 to 75. We strive to inspire singers, audiences and community through the beauty and power of...  moreThe Edina Chorale, under the direction of Thomas Paulson, is an 85+ voice choir with a commitment to excellence and a varied repertoire. We range in age from 18 to 75. We strive to inspire singers, audiences and community through the beauty and power of diverse chorale music. We perform four major concerts per year, including a holiday program, a classical performance with orchestra, and a spring pops concert.  

This has been quite a week!  Last Mondy, we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and yesterday, our country swore in a new president.  Regardless of who one voted for, the election results surprised nearly everyone.  As someone ...

All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per choir (including the conductor and the choir’s leader). The program of the choir ensemble must be ...  moreAll choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per choir (including the conductor and the choir’s leader). The program of the choir ensemble must be on the category of CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, or FOLK music. The choice of program it’s free without limit of the instruments that may accompany the choir ensemble. The duration of performance shall not exceed 20 minutes per performance. The choir ensembles may have tree performances during the Festival. The following application documents must be provided by the closing date June, 01.Accommodation shall be organized from the organizers in student hostels in Skopje. The participants shall be placed in rooms with 2 or 3 beds, breakfast is included. The accommodation for the participants is free  less