“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

This is what happen when you turn a Dangdut-Dance song into a choral-art. The OVERNITE SESSION presents The OV Singers singing an acappella version of a popular song by Siti badriah entitled "Lagi Syantik" composed by Yogi RPH & Donall Kinan Sammy with ch...  moreThis is what happen when you turn a Dangdut-Dance song into a choral-art. The OVERNITE SESSION presents The OV Singers singing an acappella version of a popular song by Siti badriah entitled "Lagi Syantik" composed by Yogi RPH & Donall Kinan Sammy with choral arrangement by our Artistic Director, Mr. Carrey Oliver. Special thanks to the members of "The OV Singers" as talents in this OVERNITE SESSION: SOPRANO: Wenddye John Ajie, Susan Muidin, Fifiana Christin Morie, Clarice F.E Sipanul, Marilyn Marcellinus, Veronica Sintam ALTO: Nur Effa Izan Bt. Kedri, Linda Lazarus, Shirlyn Muidin, Michille F. Lojuki, Sandy Ann Jenius, Daphne Sharlene Albert TENOR: Nojuel JC Soluku, Daryl Victor Nestor, Haward Elish Anggin, Marcel Voni Joikum BASS: Dave Ernest Domanic, Alfred Ongudok, Aelixter Morie, Melvin Ebin, Elton Ciddy Yali, Spencer Julian --- "LAGI SYANTIK" by Siti Badriah (feat. The OV Singers) Composers: Yogi RPH & Donall Kinan Sammy Arranger & Producer: Carrey Oliver --- "The OV Singers" are ...    less

Taken during our residential rehearsal weekend at Loretto School. Photo by Gordon Smith

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time there were two Singers: Olga and Little Erik. They  did not like choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Littl...

Performance starts at 2:44. Twa Tanbou - Sydney Guillaume. 2013 Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Scott MacPherson, Conductor. http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/twa-tanbou/ Text by Louis M. Celestin ...  morePerformance starts at 2:44. Twa Tanbou - Sydney Guillaume. 2013 Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Scott MacPherson, Conductor. http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/twa-tanbou/ Text by Louis M. Celestin Translation: Three drums Are having an argument A great Sunday morning On their way back from Guinea A little Kata . . . A little Tanbouren . . . A big Boula . . . Boula declared That he can hit the loudest Boula declared "I can hit the loudest!" Tanbouren said "I have the most beautiful sound" He said "when I perform, keep quiet and listen!" Kata who was hearing all this became angry He could not comprehend how two soldiers Who are dressed with the same outfit And are children of the same mother Are sitting around making a scandal One fine Mardi-Gras day, Kata started to "zouk" Every single person there began to dance . . . Tanbouren and Boula who were there listening To make the party more exciting, they started a great thro...    less

De Profundis-Magnificat by Eduardo Andres Malachevsky Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Mark Anthony Carpio, choirmaster Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmelo, Buenos Aires, Argentina; September 2011

Sung for the Musique en Morvan festival at the Autun Cathedral on July 20, 2010. www.AntiochChamberEnsemble.org

The " Capella de l ' Assumpció " are a group of coral Chamber , which focuses on the interpretation of early vocal music, from the XIII century to the XVII .

"Winter Solstice" by Paul Carey. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Decem...  more"Winter Solstice" by Paul Carey. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 9, 2011.