I Got Rhythm - Gershwin arr. Christopher Clapham Performed by the Abbeydale Singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydaleSingers.org.uk for more details.

Voices: ChoralTracks https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Ring_the_Bells_(Scott_Villard)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Even though I’ve been teaching for almost 30 years, I still get affected by that glum-looking face in the third row.   ... and it's no...

Plano Chamber Chorus Ralph Stannard, conductor Zachary J. Moore, composer Robert Burns, poet

Vacilando is the newest Choir in the Kokopelli Choir Association, created in response to many requests for an adult Choir in our organization! The word 'vacilando' is Spanish, and refers to taking enjoyment out of the journey rather than focusing on the ...  moreVacilando is the newest Choir in the Kokopelli Choir Association, created in response to many requests for an adult Choir in our organization! The word 'vacilando' is Spanish, and refers to taking enjoyment out of the journey rather than focusing on the destination. As such, the Choir will take a more casual approach to music-making, with fewer performances throughout the season than Òran, our young adult Choir. The group will still place an emphasis on all the things that make Kokopelli's music-making unique, however: community, multiculturalism, choral excellence, and multifaceted performances.  less

This setting of the Communion Service uses mainly the Mixolydian and Dorian modes (with short excursions into Lydian and Aeolian and occasionally jazzy modes). It is performed by the composer - multitracking.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As Choir starts back after a break, you might notice a few new faces in the ranks.   photo by Scott A. Thornbloom   Bringing in new r...

Kaisa-isa Niyan by Nilo Alcala II, Sung by the Philippine Madrigal Singers at the European Grand Prix, August 26, 2007. Their fifth and final song of the competition.