Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in reco...  moreComposer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in recording 3 of his compositions. On this video, Gjeilo adds an improvised accompaniment (in a one-take rendition) to his setting of the Ubi Caritas text -- which is published as an unaccompanied piece. Because of his view that improvising is a wonderful snapshot of artists "at that moment", the project was entitled "In the Moment".  less

the history of the Benedictine Choir dates back to the early 1900. It was Mr. Bonnie Fonseka, a distinguished Old Boy, who's vision soon came to be a Benedictine tradition, by forming a musical club. This prompted the birth of the first College Choir. the...  morethe history of the Benedictine Choir dates back to the early 1900. It was Mr. Bonnie Fonseka, a distinguished Old Boy, who's vision soon came to be a Benedictine tradition, by forming a musical club. This prompted the birth of the first College Choir. the Choir acquired a reputation for top class singing and in addition often invited to perform at important national events such as to perform with other schools when princess Elizabeth visited Ceylon in 1952. Since Mr. Bonnie Fonseka’s retirement there were many dedicated young musicians who undertook the responsibility and uphill task of training the Choir. Some of them were Mr. Robert Joseph, Mr. Francis De Almeida, Mr. Nicholas Johnpulle, Rev Bro. Augustine and Mr. Ravein George. Mr. Ravein George revived the Choir in 1996 and guided them to reach the height of success as being cited as a Classical Choir. the Choir won the all island singing competition in the year 1999. the Choir of recent times is being Directed by a student of Ravien George and current...    less

For unto us a child is born Text in Igbo, from the book of Isaiah From the concert in Karleby Church 20. july 2011. http://www.viavitae.no Conductor: Lars Kristian Håkestad

Based in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is t...  moreBased in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is the trademark sound of this great choir. We are honoured to be the Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir UK. Find us and 'like' us on Facebook or visit our website for details of upcoming concerts and workshops.  

the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School is one of the few South African schools whose fame extends around the world. This school offers a unique educational opportunity for children; it stimulates a Boy’s spirit of adventure and exploration in the physical sur...  morethe Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School is one of the few South African schools whose fame extends around the world. This school offers a unique educational opportunity for children; it stimulates a Boy’s spirit of adventure and exploration in the physical surroundings of the school while nurturing the development of the mind and expression in innate musical talent.  

the Ground from "Sunrise Mass" by Ola Gjeilo 2018 Chicagoland Voices Winter Concert Sunday, January 21, 2018 Jason Krigas, Director Kathryn Polyack, Accompanist

Just a a few snippets from the chorister point of view.

Concerta performing Aizu-Bandai-San at the Sing Out With Joy winter concert 12/11/2011.

Hallelujah from "A Soulful Messiah" by GF Handel arr. Mervyn Warren 2018 Chicagoland Voices Winter Concert Sunday, January 21, 2018 Jason Krigas, Director Kathryn Polyack, Accompanist

Brava performing Tutira Mai (We Stand as One) at the Sing Out With Joy winter concert 12/11/2011.