Formed primarily as a recording and backing ensemble of male Voices some 30 years ago under the direction of Alan Simmons, The Mastersingers evolved into its present format of four female and eight male Voices, the unique voicing – SATTBB - in 1993. We c...  moreFormed primarily as a recording and backing ensemble of male Voices some 30 years ago under the direction of Alan Simmons, The Mastersingers evolved into its present format of four female and eight male Voices, the unique voicing – SATTBB - in 1993. We currently need another 2nd Tenor  

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Libretto: https://goo.gl/dFZ4JP Commission for St. Paul’s Chapel: Spire and Shadow Zachary Wadsworth: Spire and Shadow Downtown Voices NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Part of Trinity's Time's Arrow Festival, Spir...  moreWednesday, January 11, 2017 Libretto: https://goo.gl/dFZ4JP Commission for St. Paul’s Chapel: Spire and Shadow Zachary Wadsworth: Spire and Shadow Downtown Voices NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Part of Trinity's Time's Arrow Festival, Spire and Shadow celebrates the 250th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel, combining colorful and vibrant new music by Zachary Wadsworth with powerful poems about New York City spanning five centuries. Commissioned by Trinity Church Wall Street, this major new work explores the history of our church, the city of New York, and the many residents who have lived, loved, suffered, toiled, and triumphed here.  less

Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45 Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) Chamber Orchestra Version by Ingo Schulz Trinity Church, NYC Downtown Voices (https://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS Sonya Headlam, soprano Brian Mextorf, bass Stephen Sands, conductor (https...  moreEin deutsches Requiem, op. 45 Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) Chamber Orchestra Version by Ingo Schulz Trinity Church, NYC Downtown Voices (https://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS Sonya Headlam, soprano Brian Mextorf, bass Stephen Sands, conductor (https://StephenSands.net) (0:01) Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (11:47) Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras (25:42) Herr, lehre doch mich, daß ein Ende (35:25) Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (41:02) Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit (48:10) Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt (59:40) Selig sind die Toten Concert Program with Texts and Translations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pszTEzRopceEebWO-JlfHKZ3EkFW4k1f/view?usp=sharing PROGRAM NOTES Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem is often called a “human” Requiem, and that word points to both the text he chose and the life he was living while writing it. Between the mid‑1850s and the late 1860s, he was drawn into the Schumann household, deeply attached to Clara Schumann, marked by the death of Robert Schu...    less

The All-night Vigil (Vespers) Sergie Rachmaninoff (1873 – 1943) Downtown Voices - Trinity Wall Street (http://DowntownVoices.net) Stephen Sands, Conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Luthien Brackett, mezzo-soprano Brian Giebler, tenor PROGRAM: 1. ...  moreThe All-night Vigil (Vespers) Sergie Rachmaninoff (1873 – 1943) Downtown Voices - Trinity Wall Street (http://DowntownVoices.net) Stephen Sands, Conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Luthien Brackett, mezzo-soprano Brian Giebler, tenor PROGRAM: 1. Пріидите, поклонимся (Priidite, poklonimsya) Come, Let us Worship 2. Благослови, душе моя, Господа (Blagoslovi, dushe moya, Gospoda) Bless the Lord, O My Soul 3. Блажен муж (Blazhen muzh) Blessed is the Man 4. Свeте тихій (Svete tikhyi) Gladsome Light 5. Нынe отпущаеши (Nyne otpushchayeshi) Lord, Now Lettest Thou 6. Богородице Дeво (Bogoroditse Devo) Rejoice, O Virgin 7. Слава в вышних Богу (Slava v vyshnikh Bogu) Glory to God in the Highest (The Six Psalms) 8. Хвалите имя Господне (Khvalite imya Gospodne) Praise the Name of the Lord 9. Благословен еси, Господи (Blagosloven esi, Gospodi) Blessed Art Thou, O Lord 10. Воскресение Христово видeвше (Voskreseniye Khristovo videvshe) Having Beheld the Resurrection of Christ 11. Величитъ ...    less

Viderunt Omnes by Mikołaj Zieleński, a.k.a. Nicolaus Zielenski - transposed for men's Voices Viderunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri. Alleluia All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Alleluia (The score link is for...  moreViderunt Omnes by Mikołaj Zieleński, a.k.a. Nicolaus Zielenski - transposed for men's Voices Viderunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri. Alleluia All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Alleluia (The score link is for the original SATB version)  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I realise that apart from my profile page on this blog, you probably don’t know much about me or my journey to become a choir and singing workshop lea...

The wreath of laurel leaves, coming from ancient Greek traditions, has Long been used as a symbol for triumph and excellence. This is why it has become the name and logo of our choir festival Laurea Mundi Budapest.   But the laurel wreath can not o...

Music in Mocean is all about consciously encouraging individuals to come together and share and enjoy our love of music. You will be singing in a supportive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of experience or skill level. We typically beg...  moreMusic in Mocean is all about consciously encouraging individuals to come together and share and enjoy our love of music. You will be singing in a supportive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of experience or skill level. We typically begin the class by Integrating body, mind and soul through stretches, breathing and movement so that we are totally relaxed and ready to sing and play ! We have the opportunity through the classes to hone our technical skills by learning about musical composition and vocal technique !  less

The Fourth Choir (temporary name) will focus on performing great choral works - Long and short, new and old, familiar and forgotten - and aim to sing at the highest competition standards and be semi-professional in a few years time. We think that with al...