The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the first 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording takes place in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McI...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the first 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording takes place in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall.. The conclusion of the Sestina, sections 4-6, are found at this URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the final 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording was made in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McInty...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the final 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording was made in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall.. The first part of the Sestina, sections 1-3 are found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw The choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., Vijay Singh, and Thomás Luis da Victoria Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

Twenty years after showing its marvelous performances on stage, the Biayenda Choir of Dakar was able to build its own réputation as one of the most committed choir in Senegal. This intercultural choir comprises fifteen amateur Singers from several african...  moreTwenty years after showing its marvelous performances on stage, the Biayenda Choir of Dakar was able to build its own réputation as one of the most committed choir in Senegal. This intercultural choir comprises fifteen amateur Singers from several african countries. It was first establishments in 1996 in Dakar by a group of youth who adored the art of singing. The choir consistently performed varions type of music, gathering between both classical and modern music (folklore and international). It transcended continents, surpassed réas and diversified its origins from spiritual music, through romantic, to religious and reaching comic music, with a tendency towards african melodies and rythms. It urges us to re-discover and unveil the musical treasures of african continent that dates back to ancestors and to the native people of the Black continent. On the stage, the Choir collaborated with famous conductors such as Michel Piquemal with Choeur Vittoria (Île de France)de Paris or Dr Intessar Abdel Fattah, Egypti...    less

Blossom Street is a highly versatile and vibrant chamber choir comprising some of the UK’s best young Singers which performs regularly on TV and radio as well as on the concert platform, and has released two critically acclaimed CDs with Naxos. Directe...  moreBlossom Street is a highly versatile and vibrant chamber choir comprising some of the UK’s best young Singers which performs regularly on TV and radio as well as on the concert platform, and has released two critically acclaimed CDs with Naxos. Directed by Hilary Campbell, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, the group was formed a decade ago, while the Singers were studying at the University of York, and relocated to London in 2007. In York, Blossom Street filmed a medley of Christmas carols for BBC2, which was broadcast during the snooker final in 2005, and since then has performed nationwide and beyond. They sang to Prince Charles on ITV1 as part of his 60th birthday celebrations, and gave their debut in Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the Voicelab series in 2009. Recent projects include performances in Sweden, Japan and Spain as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe, regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 4, recording projects for Resonus and Guild, several education projects and corporate, concert and festival ...    less

The Outer Banks Chorus is a group of 80+ Singers dedicated to bringing excellent choral music of all kinds to Dare County, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Initially formed in 1987 simply as a means for those interested to gather together to sing...  moreThe Outer Banks Chorus is a group of 80+ Singers dedicated to bringing excellent choral music of all kinds to Dare County, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Initially formed in 1987 simply as a means for those interested to gather together to sing, more formal concerts were later organized and presented. In addition to two planned concerts a year (a Christmas concert in the Fall and a Spring concert), there are frequently requests from local organizations for appearances. For example, in the spring of 2011, the group performed at the Wright Brothers Monument for the Centennial of the Wright Brothers Glider Flight. The repertoire of the Outer Banks Chorus ranges from the Classical to Broadway, and spirituals of all kinds and in different languages. Recently the chorus has sung a number of premiere performances of pieces by contemporary composers. All are invited to hear the chorus sing exceptionally lovely and wonderful choral music.  less

As part of my 2017 www.communtiesinharmony.com blog project.  I'm featuring one choir from each of the 50 States and highlighting the ways in which community choruses are changing the world one community at a time.  This week, I'm feat...

TIM KNIGHT MUSIC SINGING HOLIDAY ‘DALES ESCAPE’ Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019 NEWFIELD HALL, AIRTON, NR MALHAM, BD23 4AA We are delighted to invite experienced Singers to take part in our next singing holiday encomp...

The Samford University A Cappella Choir singing "I am the secret fire in all things" by John Ratledge at the Florilege Vocal de Tours: International Song Competition, May 25-27, 2012. Philip Copeland, conductor. This piece was commissioned for Philip Cope...  moreThe Samford University A Cappella Choir singing "I am the secret fire in all things" by John Ratledge at the Florilege Vocal de Tours: International Song Competition, May 25-27, 2012. Philip Copeland, conductor. This piece was commissioned for Philip Copeland and the Samford A Cappella Choir and premiered at the competition.  

A setting of the poem Early Summer by Australian poet Charles Harpur (1813 - 1868). 22 February 2013. www.sherelleeyles.com

The Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to choral singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber C...  moreThe Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to choral singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber Choir forms the core of Cantilon’s touring and recording program and participates in many exciting and unique activities throughout the year. The Chamber Choir performs locally in concert at least four times per season, and competes in music festivals at local, provincial and national levels. The Chamber Choir generally follows a three-year touring cycle: a regional tour in year one, national tour in year two, and an international tour every third year. In addition to its regular concert series, the Chamber Choir is often invited to perform with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pro Coro Canada, Edmonton Opera and the Richard Eaton Singers.  less