Northwestern Choir (University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota), Artistic Director - Tim Sawyer

Live performance of The U.P. SINGING AMBASSADORS during the 60th Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo in Italy. The choir garnered First Prize in Romantic Category, First Prize in Folklore Category, Second Prize in Mixed Choir Category and Finalist...  moreLive performance of The U.P. SINGING AMBASSADORS during the 60th Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo in Italy. The choir garnered First Prize in Romantic Category, First Prize in Folklore Category, Second Prize in Mixed Choir Category and Finalist for the Grand Prize Competition.  

The primary goal of the Choir is to raise intercultural awareness skill, communication skill and holistic learning skill via singing and to raise funds for continued development and support of the academic programs. Providing for children’s well being and...  moreThe primary goal of the Choir is to raise intercultural awareness skill, communication skill and holistic learning skill via singing and to raise funds for continued development and support of the academic programs. Providing for children’s well being and qualified education utilizing the transformative power of music. The program features well-loved children’s songs, body percussion, hand clapping, traditional and contemporary songs.  

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 詩：Aasmund Vinje韋恩葉 曲：Edvard Grieg葛利格 編曲：Thomas Beck貝克 挪威國民樂派作曲家葛利格（Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907）於1880年採用同年代詩人韋恩葉（Aasmund Vinje, 1818-70）的詩作《十二首歌曲》（Tolv melodier, op.33），〈春天〉是其中第二首，原為一首獨唱曲，因著作者對此曲甚為喜愛，也將其改寫為弦樂...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 詩：Aasmund Vinje韋恩葉 曲：Edvard Grieg葛利格 編曲：Thomas Beck貝克 挪威國民樂派作曲家葛利格（Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907）於1880年採用同年代詩人韋恩葉（Aasmund Vinje, 1818-70）的詩作《十二首歌曲》（Tolv melodier, op.33），〈春天〉是其中第二首，原為一首獨唱曲，因著作者對此曲甚為喜愛，也將其改寫為弦樂團曲。 本曲曲名或可譯為「晚春」，描寫一將死之人，眼見人生最後一個春天的感慨與期盼，據說葛利格是為紀念一位早逝的朋友而譜寫此曲，兩段重複的歌詞，展現平易、真摯的情感。本版本則是由挪威當代作曲家貝克（Thomas Beck），改編成的無伴奏混聲合唱曲。 Enno ei gong fekk eg vetren at sjå for våren at røma; Heggen med tre som der blomar var på, eg atter såg bløma. Enno ei gong fekk eg isen at sjå frå landet at fljota. Snjoen at bråna og fossen i å at fyssa og brjota. Graset det grøne eg enno ein gong fekk skoda med blomar; Enno eg høyrde at vårfuglen song mot sol og mot sumar. Ei gong eg sjølv i den vårlege eim, som mettar mitt auga, Ei gong eg der vil meg finna ein heim og symjande lauga. Alt det, som våren i møte meg bar og blomen, eg plukkad', Federnes åndir eg trudde det var, som dansad' og sukkad'. Derfor eg fann millom bjørkar og bar i våren ei gåta; Derfor det ljod...    less

The Samford University A Cappella Choir singing "If I Can Help Somebody" by Ray Liebau at the Florilege Vocal de Tours: International Song Competition, May 25-27, 2012. Philip Copeland, conductor.

Cappella Caeciliana is one of Northern Ireland's leading choirs and has performed at liturgies at concerts Ireland, Scotland, the USA, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 2. Fix Me, Jesus修整我，耶穌 編曲Robert L. Morris 羅伯特．莫里斯 這首歌所表達的，是經歷人生的低谷時，面對永恆生命內心產生的謙卑，以及看見自己不足時所發出的嘳嘆！長而圓滑的旋律線條、極具表現力的速度與力度變化，深刻詮釋出字裡行間由衷的真誠。 作曲的莫里斯(Robert L. Morris, 1943-)教授，是利莫利斯合唱團(Le...  more【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 2. Fix Me, Jesus修整我，耶穌 編曲Robert L. Morris 羅伯特．莫里斯 這首歌所表達的，是經歷人生的低谷時，面對永恆生命內心產生的謙卑，以及看見自己不足時所發出的嘳嘆！長而圓滑的旋律線條、極具表現力的速度與力度變化，深刻詮釋出字裡行間由衷的真誠。 作曲的莫里斯(Robert L. Morris, 1943-)教授，是利莫利斯合唱團(Leigh Morris Chorale)的創辦人，也是麥卡萊斯特學院(Macalester College)的合唱指導與指揮。他畢生致力於教育聽眾非裔美國人的古典音樂、以及合唱音樂的傳統。 Oh, fix me, oh, fix me, O my Lord, fix me. Fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my long white robe, Oh, fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my starry crown, fix me, Jesus, fix me. Oh, fix me, oh, fix me, O my Lord, fix me. Fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my dying bed, O Lord! fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my journey home, fix me, Jesus, fix me. O Lord, fix me, O Lord! Oh fix me my Lord! Fix me, Jesus, fix me. 哦！修整我，哦！我主，修整我， 修整我，耶穌，修整我。 修整我，為了我的白色長袍， 哦！修整我，耶穌，修整我。 修整我，為了我閃閃發光的冠冕， 修整我，耶穌，修整我。 哦！修整我，哦！我主，修整我， 修整我，耶穌，修整我。 主啊！修整我，為了我臨終的時刻， 修整我，耶穌，修整我。 修整我，為了我歸家的旅程， 修整我，耶穌，修整我。 主啊！修整我，主啊！ 噢！修整我，我主。 修整我，耶穌，修整我。  less

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young Singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

We have an outdoor choir and baby/toddler friendly indoor choirs. We are welcoming, friendly and relaxed with no requirement for previous experience of the ability to read music.

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...