Music for SATB choir (divisi) a cappella looking for its world premiere! Words & music: Anthony Sylvestre. Performance time: 4’45. The song can be performed in 2 languages versions: in English/French or in English/English. The main theme is a decla...  moreMusic for SATB choir (divisi) a cappella looking for its world premiere! Words & music: Anthony Sylvestre. Performance time: 4’45. The song can be performed in 2 languages versions: in English/French or in English/English. The main theme is a declaration of love. It can be sung to either a woman or a man. While the qualities of the beloved are listed in contemplative praise, the promise to be there in difficult times is made with tenderness and sincerity. As we are enveloped in this loving tranquility, the voices of the choir intensify until they reach a second theme, one that is more marked and determined. This sequence entitled ”The French Dream’, introduces us to a more mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere, straight out of our childhood fairy tales. Then, as if we had fallen asleep for a moment, the words 'BEautiful! BEautiful' resound once again, bringing us back to a reassuring reality.  less

Las Amarillas (The Yellow Birds) represented an unpredictable and ever-changing aspect of the 'wind' section for The Vocal Art Ensemble's fifth anniversary GODAI - Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements Concerts in May 2013.

That Choir Carolsconducted by Craig Pikewith a reading of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”by special guest Nicole UnderhayFriday, December 21, 8pmSt. Patrick's Church - 141 McCaul St. (at Dundas St. W)Tickets: $...

Choral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and the 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of the sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" ...  moreChoral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and the 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of the sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" on March 22, 2009 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.  

A Choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by William Shakespeare (1564/1616) from "The Tempest" All parts are performed by Matthew Curtis - "Before you can say, "Come and go", And breathe twice, and cry, "So,so" Each one, tripping on ...  moreA Choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by William Shakespeare (1564/1616) from "The Tempest" All parts are performed by Matthew Curtis - "Before you can say, "Come and go", And breathe twice, and cry, "So,so" Each one, tripping on his toe, Will be here with mop and (mow) (Do you love me, master?no?)" "Where the bee sucks there (suck) I: In a cow-slips (bell) I lie; There I couch when owls do cry. On a bat's back (I do) fly After (summer) merrily, Merrily, merrily shall I live now Under the blossom that hangs on the bough"  less

“More than half of tonight’s Concert programme consisted of love songs - (...)  that is probably true for all music that’s ever existed.”   This remark is obviously true and made us think.   While it’s hard...

The Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a Choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. ...  moreThe Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a Choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. The choir was such a success and those involved enjoyed it so much that it was decided to continue. The Choir is a training Choir with the children having opportunities to sing or speak solo lines and learn harmonies. Current members are aged between 4 and 12. The Harmonic Minors is the Major Minors Children's Choir's extension group. This is an auditioned choir for older children and teens.  less

VIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative Choral community, featuring youth mentoring programs and the TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2...  moreVIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative Choral community, featuring youth mentoring programs and the TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2000 by Carol Woodward Ratzlaff in response to widespread cuts to public school arts programs, 2018-19 marks VIVA!’s 19th season as a downtown family of choirs. VIVA!’s choirs include: the Preparatory Chorus (ages 4-6); the Junior Choir (ages 6-10); the Main Chorus (ages 9-16); the SATB Chamber Choir (senior high school, university students and adults); and the non-auditioned VIVA! Community Choir (SATB) which incorporates Everyone Can Sing (ECS), an auditioned group for those aged 13 and up with disabilities. VIVA’s unique TD Bank Group Inclusion Program provides support for all singers with disabilities. Also singular to VIVA! is the Choral Mentoring and Leadership Program, which forms an integral part of VIVA!’s structure. This Program provides young l...    less

  Devon-based Take Note Community Choir has been taking the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s Choral scene by storm – and it’s no surprise why.   Having travelled all the way from Tiverton to perform at the Fringe, this 30-stron...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few years ago I was asked by BBC Radio Suffolk to create a choir from scratch to perform in a Concert in aid of Children in Need: The Big Night Out...