PROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My...  morePROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My Eyes at a time when multiple family members, both young and old, were being diagnosed with cancer. No matter life’s challenges, music has always been an outlet for me to cope and heal. It has helped me to persevere and fight through some of life's most difficult moments, ultimately making me a stronger person. The world can be a challenging place, but each of us are warriors—armed with the gift to sing, and filled with the fire, passion, drive, and grit to conquer anything. CREDITS: "The Gift to Sing" For SATB and piano Music by Zachary J. Moore Words by James Weldon Johnson Chamber Choir, Goose Creek High School Emily Reeves Bohl, conductor Ken Myers, collaborative pianist Josh Bohl, recording engineer Zach Moore, mixing and mastering  less

Suomen Laulu ("Song of Finland") is one of the oldest mixed choirs in Finland. Founded as a male choir in 1900, it became a mixed choir in 1907. The choir was conducted for more than four decades by its founder, the renowned choir conductor and ...  moreSuomen Laulu ("Song of Finland") is one of the oldest mixed choirs in Finland. Founded as a male choir in 1900, it became a mixed choir in 1907. The choir was conducted for more than four decades by its founder, the renowned choir conductor and composer Heikki Klemetti. The current artistic director, Esko Kallio (b. 1974), has conducted Suomen Laulu since 2002. The choir's repertoire consists both a cappella works and compositions works for choir and orchestra. Since 1921 the choir has maintained the tradition of performing the St. Matthew Passion by J.S.Bach every Maundy Thursday in St. John's Church in Helsinki. Suomen Laulu has made five recordings, the most recent of which was published to celebrate choir's centenary in 2000. The choir also has its own series of publications, the "Suomen Laulun ohjelmistoa", which contains several of the finest pieces of Finnish Choral music.  less

The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Eric Whitacre "Lux Aurumque" Soloist: Adriana Gonzalez, Guatemala Conductor: Cecilia Rydinge...  moreThe Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Eric Whitacre "Lux Aurumque" Soloist: Adriana Gonzalez, Guatemala Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012. Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member) The World Youth Choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012). The World Youth Choir had a chance to perform a cappella and vocal-instrumental repertoire touring Cyprus.  less

Nikolay Stoykov - "Kalugerine" Performed by "Аve Musica" choir - Sofia, Bulgaria Conductor - Tania Nikleva Live recording from 08.05.2005, IV International choir competition - Ankara, Turkey. "Аve Musica" choir is the winner in the "Folklore" category.

The University Choir of UTPB is an advanced select ensemble that performs masterworks from the Choral canon as well as contemporary works from around the world.

Lassenne Vocale, Toby Wardman (conductor). Mark Trigg, baritone solo Bastien Girard, whistle Live concert "Lurreko Gauzak" at Église Sainte-Alice, Schaerbeek Brussels. May 21st, 2022

The mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Austr...  moreThe mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Australian vocal music, having commissioned hundreds of new works. Much of this new music captures vividly the vibrant sound, colour, and energy of the Australian continent and its people. The singers, aged between 17 and 28 come from different Australian cities and commit to a rigorous professional schedule of concerts and workshops, both in Australia and throughout the world. This vocal ensemble has been recognised by many international awards and honours as one of the finest of its type in the world. The Australian Voices have toured internationally many times, participating in major events in the U.K, the U.S.A., Bosnia, Canada, Guatemala, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Taiw...    less

CANTUS Festival Orchestra Franz Miguel Ramirez, conductor

The director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality Choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to pe...  moreThe director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality Choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to perform with utmost integrity through a collaborative and persistent effort of all participants. Founded in 2008, Northern Lights Chorale is an auditioned ensemble based in the northern suburban area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. NoLC is an auditioned Chorale of community members who rehearse weekly to provide a quality Choral experience and explore new repertoire through a collaborative and persistent group effort. To learn more about Northern Lights Chorale and upcoming performances, visit www.northernlightsChorale.com  less