[This article is a summary of a series that was firSt poSted on my blog Chorus of aproval] Step 1 - Write it! A friend and I have written a ChriStmas song for choir. It all Started from a throw away comment by a choir member juSt befor...
[A version of this article firSt appeared as a poSt on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It can be tough joining a new choir, especially if you’re an under-confident singer. Painting ("Little little girl 29") by susie mendelss...
Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" Concert. Text: "The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breaSt againSt ... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" Concert. Text: "The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breaSt againSt the reedy shore, Thus sang her laSt, and sang no more: 'Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' " - Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625) Program notes: A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, HailStork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, HailStork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SatB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less
Sounds of Summit from Lee's Summit High School performing the firSt and fourth songs from Paul Mealor's "Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal" cycle. Chris Munce conductor. Visitation Catholic Church. 5-13-13
"Jól" by MiSt Þorkelsdóttir. Text by Sigurbjörn Einarsson. Recorded live on December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. ArtiStic Director: W... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">"Jól" by MiSt Þorkelsdóttir. Text by Sigurbjörn Einarsson. Recorded live on December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. ArtiStic Director: Wallis Peterson. "Jól" (Yule) is an Icelandic carol depicting the ChriStmas Eve Nativity scene and wishing endless blessings for the mother Mary. The poem was written by Sigurbjörn Einarsson, former Bishop of Iceland, and grandfather of the composer, MiSt Þorkelsdóttir. Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less
ChriStmas Carols sung by Reading A440 Choir at WeStminSter Hall, conducted by Stephen Tyler. Excerpts from: - Deck The Hall (100 C4C p. 72) - Away in a Manger (100 C4C, p. 61) - Once As I Remember (100 C4C, p. 262) - Bethlehem Down (Peter Warloc... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">ChriStmas Carols sung by Reading A440 Choir at WeStminSter Hall, conducted by Stephen Tyler. Excerpts from: - Deck The Hall (100 C4C p. 72) - Away in a Manger (100 C4C, p. 61) - Once As I Remember (100 C4C, p. 262) - Bethlehem Down (Peter Warlock) - Silent Night (arr. Stephen Tyler) * - We Three Kings (100 C4C, p.370) - Ding Dong Merrily on High (100 C4C, p.82) * Silent Night arrangement is available at www.Stephentylermusic.com.
CloudburSt Eric Whitacre WeStern High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US WeStern Singers Brandon Monse, director Ariel Ramos, piano Ricky Vega, Walter Muñoz, Michele Cabeza; soloiSts Jake Adams, Mimi Bonilla, Josh Rosenthal, Lauren Tannen; percus... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">CloudburSt Eric Whitacre WeStern High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US WeStern Singers Brandon Monse, director Ariel Ramos, piano Ricky Vega, Walter Muñoz, Michele Cabeza; soloiSts Jake Adams, Mimi Bonilla, Josh Rosenthal, Lauren Tannen; percussion Florida Vocal Association 2013 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment American Heritage School Plantation, FL April 30, 2013
Amazing Grace - Coral Santiago ApoStol (16-03-2012) SoliSta: Pilar Dios Director: Mariano García Encuentro de música sacra, junto al coro Holy Trinity de Dallas, Texas Iglesia de San Ildefonso, Madrid www.coralsantiagoapoStol.com
The Maidenhead Communty Choir is welcoming, non-auditioned choir with a toe-tapping repertoire across many genres. We have regular Concert and performed at Windsor CaStle, Windsor Theatre and Cliveden House. Our social life is very active and we have ev... Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Maidenhead Communty Choir is welcoming, non-auditioned choir with a toe-tapping repertoire across many genres. We have regular Concert and performed at Windsor CaStle, Windsor Theatre and Cliveden House. Our social life is very active and we have even gone to Turkey and Spain for singing holidays. All choir sessions aim to be uplifting and fun so everybody leaves with a smile on their face:)
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