Founded in January 1994, the Peninsula Girls Chorus has evolved from an organization serving just 11 girls into a 240-member premiere arts education and performance organization. The Peninsula Girls Chorus strives toward a high level of musicianship pair...  moreFounded in January 1994, the Peninsula Girls Chorus has evolved from an organization serving just 11 girls into a 240-member premiere arts education and performance organization. The Peninsula Girls Chorus strives toward a high level of musicianship paired with sensitive interpretations of music from a variety of genres. In our quest to become global citizens of the 21st century, the PGC performs both locally and abroad. We provide a valuable resource to our local community through assorted outreach performances and we participate in prestigious domestic and international music festivals. In addition to musical benefits, the PGC offers opportunities for the development of leadership skills, higher-order thinking, discipline and self-esteem. We teach music, and in the process our girls learn something equally valuable—responsibility.  less

The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  moreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  less

(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured African...  more(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured Africans who were reduced to slaves by European settlers in the American continent, particularly in the Caribbean. The second movement recounts the indepence of Haiti; and the third movement is about the Perseverance of the country which to this day, Haiti is fighting with fury to keep its freedom. “No human being must live on their knees; slavery in all its forms is an affront to the Divine Creator. The sense of wonder teaches us to discover all the beauty and the magnificence of the creation, and the extraordinary richness of our humanity. Diversity and unity, respect and solidarity, compassion and generosity are what makes a free man.” -Gabriel T. Guillaume (Lyricist & father of the composer) - - - score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/le...    less

Ubi Caritas, Paul Mealor May 2012 Trinity College Chapel Toronto, Ontario Cantabile Chamber Singers

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge sing John Rutter's "Dormi Jesu". This was its first performance - 1998. Love the unexpected ending.

There is a beautiful tree on top of the mountain It has soft leaves and needle-like thorns I wish to climb that tree on the mountain A bird rests on its branches How I wish I can catch the bird But I know I cannot

Emil Råberg's "Spring Tune," from "Approximately Four Improvisations." The College of Wooster Chorus, Lisa Wong, director. J. Michael Holmes, saxophone. Recorded in Scheide Music Center, 2016.

Carlow Choral Society Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina Choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls Choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM Choir. We Annually we p...  moreCarlow Choral Society Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina Choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls Choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM Choir. We Annually we perform two large concerts with professional soloists and orchestral musicians in Carlow, ‘Glory of Christmas’ in the National Concert Hall and annual ‘Christmas Crackers’ family concert in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow. We have a remarkable repertoire of many choral works such as Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s St. Mathews & St. John Passion, Verdi’s Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation & Seasons, Brahm’s Requiem & many more. We sing at home & abroad. In November 2011 the choir recorded a Christmas CD. New members are welcome. We rehearse in St. Patrick’s College, Carlow Monday nights from 7.45-10pm. We are a very friendly, musical and sociable choir. You will find us also Facebook, ...    less

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Douglas Knight, organ David Crown, conductor This is the first track from their CD - ADVENT CALENDAR (Stone Records 5060192780338).

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Robert Pecksmith (organ) Stephen O'Driscoll (baritone) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Fac...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Robert Pecksmith (organ) Stephen O'Driscoll (baritone) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com