It all began with the idea one morning that the "other tune" for Nahum Tate's carol "While shepherds watched" is, of course, the Yorkshire ditty "On Ilkley moor bar t'hat". Well, as the day progressed to afternoon, other tunes got added, resulting in ...  moreIt all began with the idea one morning that the "other tune" for Nahum Tate's carol "While shepherds watched" is, of course, the Yorkshire ditty "On Ilkley moor bar t'hat". Well, as the day progressed to afternoon, other tunes got added, resulting in a curious potpourri for choir and piano. The choir gets to sing "On Ilkla Moor", the Este psalter tune known to all, and also Auld Lang Syne. The second voice, in its madrigalian way, gets a sly English cadence!. Meanwhile, the piano also gets some sly references to "Sing a song of sixpence" and "Scotland the brave". I sang it in G (ATBB) on this video, to fit my multitrack range, but mixed choir versions are also available on musicaneo: in C (SATB) (fairly high for the sopranos) http://www.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196257_while_shepherds_watched_-_in_various_melodies.html#196258 and in Bflat (SATB) (fairly low for the basses) http://www.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196257_while_shepherds_watched_-_in_various_melodies.html#196257  less

The Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the ...  moreThe Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the university through an audition process. The group has achieved an impressive reputation of excellence, having been chosen each of the last twenty years to perform at conventions or festivals around the country: the Pennsylvania Music Educators State Conference; the Eastern Division Music Educators National Conference; the Music Educators National Convention; the American Choral Directors Association Pennsylvania State Conference, and the ACDA Eastern Division Convention. The choir is renowned on the international stage as well, representing the US at competitions and festivals around the world. The singers are frequently praised for the emotional spectrum in their performances, their diverse vocal color, and their varied repertoire. Check out my personal web...    less

The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning per...  moreThe international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing and creating a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour. Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, VOCES8 first achieved success in 2005, winning first prize at the International Choral Grand Prix in Gorizia, Italy. Subsequently the group has performed widely in the UK, Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia. VOCES8’s career has developed both in the Classical choral scene and the world of a cappella. In 2009, the group’s first commercial album, EVENSONG, was nominated for a CARA. The group’s most recent release, ACES HIGH, is a scintillating collection of VOCES8’s unique interpretations of jazz and pop favourites and theme tunes from the legendary James Bond movies and is on general release on the Signum Classics ...    less

El Coro Polifónico se fundó en la Universidad de La Laguna en 1983 y ha sido dirigido por algunos de los mejores directores de la isla, Dña. Carmen Cruz Simó, D. Carlos Alfonso Cedrés, D. Alfonso López Raymond, Sergio Rodriguez, estando actualmente bajo l...  moreEl Coro Polifónico se fundó en la Universidad de La Laguna en 1983 y ha sido dirigido por algunos de los mejores directores de la isla, Dña. Carmen Cruz Simó, D. Carlos Alfonso Cedrés, D. Alfonso López Raymond, Sergio Rodriguez, estando actualmente bajo la dirección de D. Julio Chinea Pedraza. Entre el repertorio sinfónico-coral que este grupo ha interpretado hay que destacar King Arthur (H. Purcell), El Mesías (Haendel), La Creación y Las Estaciones (Haydn), Ein Deutches Requiem (Brahms), Gloria (Vivaldi), Sinfonía Nº 9 “Coral” (L.V. Beethoven), Te Deum (Dvorak), Messe de Requiem (G. Fauré), Misa de Requiem (Verdi), Misa de Requiem, El Rapto en el Serrallo, Misa de la Coronación y La Gran Misa (Mozart), Carmen (Bizet), Daphnis et Chloé (M.Ravel), la Vida Breve (M. Falla), Carmina Burana (Carl Orff), Te Deum (Z. Kodaly), Sinfonía Nº 2 (F. Mendelssohn), Misa Nelson (Haydn), Sinfonía Nº 2 (G. Mahler), Iván El Terrible (S. Prokofiev) y Misa Tango (Luis Vacalov). El Coro Polifónico ha sido colaborador habitual de...    less

Poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve c...  morePoem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. www.latvianvoices.lv  less

Chorale Africa is a choir of excellence. Our mission is ‘to enrich lives and influence culture by performing music from different cultures and periods at the highest level of artistic excellence.’ We are poised to be the leading choir in Africa within the...  moreChorale Africa is a choir of excellence. Our mission is ‘to enrich lives and influence culture by performing music from different cultures and periods at the highest level of artistic excellence.’ We are poised to be the leading choir in Africa within the next 5 years. The choir displays artistic excellence through detailed attention to the major aspects of performance including the ensemble, singing, choreography, among others. Impacting society with our music and performances is very dear to us and we will embark of life-changing social impact programs and activities in 2018 and beyond. Our choir will be built on a commitment to professionalism, excellence and social impact. Chorale Africa will thrive on the strength of partnership and support from people like you and we look forward to your support as we pursue our vision ‘to be the leading choir in Africa….’  less

That Choir sings Sing Me To Heaven by Daniel Gawthrop available on their Debut Album ! BUY TODAY http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thatchoir

Celebrating the 71st anniversary of Randall Thompson's "Alleluia," first performed on July 8, 1940 at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood under the direction of G. Wallace Woodworth. Performed by Octarium. Available on the album Essentials (http...  moreCelebrating the 71st anniversary of Randall Thompson's "Alleluia," first performed on July 8, 1940 at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood under the direction of G. Wallace Woodworth. Performed by Octarium. Available on the album Essentials (http://www.octarium.org/cd3.html).  

Aghias Triados Children's Choir was established in 1967 by a talented young musician, Theodore Papakonstantinou (1948-1969), who had time only to install the foundations of the Choir. However, he managed to leave a lot of song harmonizations and a ...  more Aghias Triados Children's Choir was established in 1967 by a talented young musician, Theodore Papakonstantinou (1948-1969), who had time only to install the foundations of the Choir. However, he managed to leave a lot of song harmonizations and a significant Mass, which is sung by the choir in the Aghias Triados church of Thessaloniki. From 1969 till now, the Choir continues its work successfully having as its director his elder brother Vassilis Papakonstantinou, with whom it has given many concerts in more than fifty cities in Greece and aboard, as well. It has visited Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerlandn, Hungary, Czech, Bulgaria, France etc. It has won first prices and gold metals in choir competitions. One of the most important parts of Aghias Triados Children's Choir's history is its participation with European Union Youth Orchestra and Vienna's Youth Choir, to the performance (Athens, 1985) of the third Symphony of Leonard Bernstein under the direction of the composer.  less

Noctis performing at their 2015 variety concert at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, Wiltshire. Sopranos: Claire Miller, Emma North Altos: Emma Boden, India Gilborson, Felicity Courage Tenors: Philip Styles, William Ashworth Basses: Peter Mosley, Be...  moreNoctis performing at their 2015 variety concert at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, Wiltshire. Sopranos: Claire Miller, Emma North Altos: Emma Boden, India Gilborson, Felicity Courage Tenors: Philip Styles, William Ashworth Basses: Peter Mosley, Ben Collings Musical director: Francis Faux www.noctischoir.com