composer: Zachary J. Moore ensemble: The Master singers conductor: Dr. Gary R. Schwartzhoff

A small group singing "Someone To Watch Over Me" at the wedding of Jaime Lee and James Clarke at One Whitehall Place in November 2012. Jaime, the bride, was grateful for adding "a touch of class" to their special day! Filmed by: Adam Hocke

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on Choir lea...

Phoenix, is referring to the many Flame Trees that are found in HK, blooming in May around the city. Flame Trees are known as 鳳凰木 (Phoenix Trees) in Chinese. Phoenix singers, Hong Kong is a newly established chorus, musically directed by Celia Leung. ...  morePhoenix, is referring to the many Flame Trees that are found in HK, blooming in May around the city. Flame Trees are known as 鳳凰木 (Phoenix Trees) in Chinese. Phoenix singers, Hong Kong is a newly established chorus, musically directed by Celia Leung. The chorus meets once a week and share the joy of singing. The Chorus presented concerts at various venues around HK since its inception. We also make it our mission to support local charities at each term.  

performed by Riga Recording Studio singers (Latvia) published by Bärenreiter Verlag (BA7413) available at https://www.baerenreiter.com/suche/produkt/?artNo=BA7413

"INCERTITUDE" by Santiago Veros Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri A piece commissioned for the Central Bucks High School-West Choir of Doylestown, Pennsylvania by Dr. Joseph Ohrt. Music Copyright ©2019 Santiago Veros Recording Copyright ©2019 Sa...  more"INCERTITUDE" by Santiago Veros Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri A piece commissioned for the Central Bucks High School-West Choir of Doylestown, Pennsylvania by Dr. Joseph Ohrt. Music Copyright ©2019 Santiago Veros Recording Copyright ©2019 Santiago Veros Recorded by Matthew Curtis (vocals) Purchase scores here: http://bit.ly/2v9bMht Upcoming interpretations: April 26 St. James Cathedral, Chicago May 4 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia May 16 Central Bucks High School-West, Doylestown May 18 Trinity Cathedral, Trenton *for interest in commissioning, please contact the composer at contact@santiagoveros.site  less

Khreschatyk Academic Chamber Choir/Khreschatyk Сhoir, conductor Pavlo Struts, staged by Natalia Begma, video Viktor Bondarenko, March 18, 2019.

Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. The organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organist...    less