“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

Oranje Girlschoir has a rich tradition of Choral singing since the early 1940s. It is the choir's mission since its existence to captivate audiences with versatile and enjoyable singing which is passionately presented by each member. The choir consists of...  moreOranje Girlschoir has a rich tradition of Choral singing since the early 1940s. It is the choir's mission since its existence to captivate audiences with versatile and enjoyable singing which is passionately presented by each member. The choir consists of 58 learners, under direction of Stefan Buys and accompanied by Brigitte Botha.  

Based in south-west London, All Saints Fulham Choir are a friendly, talented and experienced group of young volunteer singers in our 20s and 30s. In addition we have a Choral scholarship programme for music students. We are led by Jonathan Wikeley, our D...  moreBased in south-west London, All Saints Fulham Choir are a friendly, talented and experienced group of young volunteer singers in our 20s and 30s. In addition we have a Choral scholarship programme for music students. We are led by Jonathan Wikeley, our Director of Music and Assistant Organist, Emma Howarth. We sing 3 out of 4 Sundays at All Saints Church Fulham at both the 9:30am Sung Eucharist and 6pm Choral Evensong. We have weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at 8pm. We always welcome new members. Please email dom[at]allsaints-fulham.org.uk if you’re interested. You will be invited to a short audition where Jonathan will hear you sing a short prepared piece as well as listen to your sight-reading.  less

If you are looking for a tuneful large-scale Choral work to perform with your choir  - you might like to consider a new SATB arrangement by John Whittaker of Vaughan Williams' Folk Songs of The Four Seasons' (duration 50 minutes) - which was original...

Melbourne International Singers Festival 7-10 June offers a broad range of cabaret, music theatre, gospel, pop, a cappella, Choral, classical and contemporary styles which makes this Australia’s most dynamic Festival for singers and choirs...

Valentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical Choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Berns...  moreValentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical Choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Bernstein, and a wide range of a cappella repertoire, which we have also toured abroad. Our second CD was released in November 2009. A friendly choir of 60-70 singers, we give four main local concerts a year and enjoy touring. Since 2002, our concert tours have included Lake Garda, Venice, Umbria, Tuscany, Kraków, Amiens and Ghent. In the UK we have performed at the London Coliseum (2006), Ely Cathedral (2007), the Southbank Centre (2010) and Winchester Cathedral (2011).  less

The Sunday Night Singers are a group of young people who are dedicated to the proliferation of the Choral arts in the young and old alike. The Sunday Night Singers rehearse with the goal of performing the highest quality music possible and bringing it to ...  moreThe Sunday Night Singers are a group of young people who are dedicated to the proliferation of the Choral arts in the young and old alike. The Sunday Night Singers rehearse with the goal of performing the highest quality music possible and bringing it to the community.  

Original by Eason Chan Arranged by Joseph Ho Sing City performed at Karuizawa International Choral Festival 2018 This was recorded at the Karuizawa JR station on 26th August 2018

Vocal Ensemble Kerkrade is a secular women's choir with 18 enthusiastic members. Directed by Louise Deal the ensemble stives for perfection in vocal technique and Choral sound. The ensemble sings an extensive repertoire ranging from religous to secular an...  moreVocal Ensemble Kerkrade is a secular women's choir with 18 enthusiastic members. Directed by Louise Deal the ensemble stives for perfection in vocal technique and Choral sound. The ensemble sings an extensive repertoire ranging from religous to secular and from classical to popular music..  

A part of the choir's performance at 44th Croatian Choral Assembly held in October 2011 in Novigrad. The performance has been awarded 3rd place and bronze plaque by the jury.