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

European Grand Prix Association For Choral Singing 45th Tolosa Choral Contest 2013, Basque Country, Spain VOCES GRAVES DE MADRID from Madrid, Spain WANA BARAKA, Trad. Kenia / arr. Shawn L. Kirchner

I am a filmmaker creating a Musical feature documentary called BIG VOICE about a visionary high School Choir director and his most advanced co-ed ensemble overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become "one big voice".  We have completed pri...

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! by Claude Debussy live in competition at the 42nd Tolosa Choral Contest on October 29, 2010 in the Teatro-Cine Leidor, Tolosa, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This piec...  moreThe Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! by Claude Debussy live in competition at the 42nd Tolosa Choral Contest on October 29, 2010 in the Teatro-Cine Leidor, Tolosa, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This piece was part of their program in the Musica Profana category for the Vocal Groups (max 16 singers) round of competition. The Vocal Artists were awarded First Prize in every category of competition they entered. Video courtesy of CIT Tolosa Choral Contest Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! by Claude Debussy Translation: God! but she is fair, graceful, good and beautiful. All are ready to praise her excellent qualities. Who could tire of her? Her beauty is ever new. God! but she is fair, graceful, good and beautiful! Nowhere does the sea look on so fair and perfect a lady or maiden. Thinking on her is but a dream. God! but she is fair!  less

Quadrivia Vocal Ensemble and Dragan Tomić - Mandolin In Taberna concert 2023.

Il repertorio spazia dai canti della tradizione popolare e folcloristica a brani d’autore. Ha partecipato in questi anni a prestigiosi concorsi corali, ottenendo importanti riconoscimenti. La direzione è affidata al M° Gilberto Buriola

Os Justi by Anton Bruckner ** READ DESCRIPTION ** The only explanation I have for why it became a muffled and lower quality sound is that some how in the downloading from my phone to YouTube something went wrong. All of the other songs sound amazi...  moreOs Justi by Anton Bruckner ** READ DESCRIPTION ** The only explanation I have for why it became a muffled and lower quality sound is that some how in the downloading from my phone to YouTube something went wrong. All of the other songs sound amazing and this one is covered up and sounds like a lower video quality. South Salem High School's Symphonic Choir preforming at the Oregon 6A Choir championships. The fabulous amazing spectacular Carol Stenson is their long standing director. South Salem took FIRST PLACE at Oregon's State Competition. This was their second song of four. This whole competition took place at George Fox University in Newburg Oregon. The South Salem Saxons also took first at their Districts festival in Salem/Keizer Oregon. First Place : South Salem High School 'Saxons" Tied Second Place (alphabetical order) : Canby High School 'Cougars' and Sprague High School 'Olympians' Fourth Place : West Salem High School 'Titans' Fifth Place : Saint Mary's Academy  less

Chicago a cappella is a classical Vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished Vocal ensem...  moreChicago a cappella is a classical Vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished Vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, Vocal jazz and pop, folk and international Music, as well as a special focus on Music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León. Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a...    less

Encore! is an auditioned Choir for students in the community of White House, TN. Starting in 2013, this group seeks to foster personal growth of students in 5th through 8th grade by providing opportunities to sing in a variety of environments. We strive...  moreEncore! is an auditioned Choir for students in the community of White House, TN. Starting in 2013, this group seeks to foster personal growth of students in 5th through 8th grade by providing opportunities to sing in a variety of environments. We strive to encourage a high level of self-worth, positive self-esteem, and accomplishment. Our goal is to use Music as the avenue to encourage students to become lifelong patrons of the arts. Join us as we journey together to promote a continued love for the the arts in the White House community.  less

This is a blog post with a difference. I want to start a discussion using the comments facility.   photo by loungerie    Yesterday there was a veritable Twitter storm when I posed the question:   "What do you think is the main ...