Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net...  moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Amy Schroeder, violin Jennifer Liu, violin Jessica Meyer, violin Mike Nicolas, cello Mitchell Vines, pianist Elizabeth Bates, soprano Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment. Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of the Cross Long before music was sung by a Choir, Long before silver was shaped in the fire, Long before poets inspired the heart, You were the Spirit of...    less

"We Are the Music-Makers" by Patti Drennan. Text from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy with additional verses by Patti Drennan. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ense...  more"We Are the Music-Makers" by Patti Drennan. Text from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy with additional verses by Patti Drennan. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams;— World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.  less

While the lyrics for this piece are based on traditional chants from the Kalinga region of the Philippines, the diverse and energetic music is an original. Each section has its own unique rhythm that builds through a series of interlocking chants to the c...  moreWhile the lyrics for this piece are based on traditional chants from the Kalinga region of the Philippines, the diverse and energetic music is an original. Each section has its own unique rhythm that builds through a series of interlocking chants to the climactic finish. Eight Part Mixed Choruso Audio Credit: Performed by ONE Chamber Ensemble – Ai Hooi Lim, Conductor You can purchase scores for THREE KALINGA CHANTS: http://seeadot.com/shop/three-kalinga-chants/  

IV. 為了你無上的光榮 Propter magnam gloriam tuam 第四段只有六小節，呈現如過門似的垂直和聲，像是第五段的引言，有如橋樑般銜接至第五 段，屬於和聲式的複音織體。兩段之間不間斷地唱出，引導至下一段落。 V.感謝你 Gratias agimus tibi 由第四段戲劇性地進入此段卡農式的賦格對位音樂，由女高音開始呈現主題，接著各聲部以 主題模仿方式進入，有一字對一音的半朗誦半歌唱的演唱形式，也有一字對多音的花腔唱法 ，結尾以皮卡第三度結束在E大調，使整使...  moreIV. 為了你無上的光榮 Propter magnam gloriam tuam 第四段只有六小節，呈現如過門似的垂直和聲，像是第五段的引言，有如橋樑般銜接至第五 段，屬於和聲式的複音織體。兩段之間不間斷地唱出，引導至下一段落。 V.感謝你 Gratias agimus tibi 由第四段戲劇性地進入此段卡農式的賦格對位音樂，由女高音開始呈現主題，接著各聲部以 主題模仿方式進入，有一字對一音的半朗誦半歌唱的演唱形式，也有一字對多音的花腔唱法 ，結尾以皮卡第三度結束在E大調，使整使整段音樂高潮迭起，充滿了頌讚的力量及心意。 指揮: 翁佳芬 伴奏: 巴洛克獨奏家樂團 時間: 2007/12/11 地點: 高雄市文化中心至德堂  

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Concert St. Andreas Nesselwang a June 12

Our singers come from the region of Romerike. We love to improvise, perform flash mobs in public places, and meet other singers.

Short excerpts from Ola Gjeilo's 32 min. 'Sunrise Mass' for Choir and string orchestra (score and parts now available on demand from Walton Music/full recording available on iTunes), accompanied by beautiful images related to the themes of each movement: ...  moreShort excerpts from Ola Gjeilo's 32 min. 'Sunrise Mass' for Choir and string orchestra (score and parts now available on demand from Walton Music/full recording available on iTunes), accompanied by beautiful images related to the themes of each movement: 1. The Spheres (Kyrie) 2. Sunrise (Gloria) 3. The City (Credo) 4. Identity & The Ground (Sanctus & Agnus Dei) Video by 2 Chairs Design Photo by Anette Kvikstad, Thomas H. Barber, iStockphoto.com Performed by Majorstua Chamber Choir, NOVA, 24 strings and Tore Erik Mohn, cond. (from live premiere)  less

[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...