English Translation: Full of tears will be that day When from the ashes shall rise the guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord, grant them eternal rest. Amen Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchorale.org/ May 2020

Stella choir, based in Tangier, Morocco, is a polyphonic choir ensemble, divided into 8 voice groups : SSAATTBB. Stella's repertoire embraces a diverse array of languages such as Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish, English, Zulu, French, Isixhosa, Filipino, Chine...  moreStella choir, based in Tangier, Morocco, is a polyphonic choir ensemble, divided into 8 voice groups : SSAATTBB. Stella's repertoire embraces a diverse array of languages such as Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish, English, Zulu, French, Isixhosa, Filipino, Chinese, Hungarian, and beyond. The choir's mission is to craft a vibrant and inclusive musical journey steeped in multiculturalism.  

A new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although of course the actual events took place in rather warmer climes. ...  moreA new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although of course the actual events took place in rather warmer climes. It also reflects much of the liturgical and popular symbolism of the Christmas season: robins, holly etc and it brings our thoughts towards the season of Easter with the blood of Good Friday.  

Devon folk song arranged for mixed choir The words of the song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place sin...  moreDevon folk song arranged for mixed choir The words of the song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place since it is so close to the centre of the events - ie towns and villages North and West of Dartmoor. (The Yetties' version of the song refers to "North Looe", but this is very unlikely to be correct, since Looe is much further into Cornwall). In this the version I finally decided upon "North Lew" (a compromise between Quoditch's version and the Yetties' version):  less

RJC Chorale and Women's choir perform at their annual Christmas Concert in Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK

Founded in June 2010, Ponte Singers is one the of most preeminent youth choir in Hong Kong. With members graduated from Hong Kong traditional schools like Diocesan Boys’ School, Belilios Public School, St. Paul’s Coeducation College, Ying Wa Girls’ School...  moreFounded in June 2010, Ponte Singers is one the of most preeminent youth choir in Hong Kong. With members graduated from Hong Kong traditional schools like Diocesan Boys’ School, Belilios Public School, St. Paul’s Coeducation College, Ying Wa Girls’ School, St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, St. Paul’s College, Wah Yan College Kowloon, and also universities like the Hong Kong University and the Chinese University, the group was immediately invited by the HKSAR government to a celebration performance in early July 2010. The group also presented a standard professional program of sacred music in its first concert “Inspiratio” in August 2010, and a themed concert, featuring a range of masterpieces of Chinese Choral music,「聲．華」in August 2011, which won critical acclaim from local music conductors, composers and musicians. In addition to performing traditional choir masterpiece, Ponte Singers also rearranges Hymns, Pop and folk songs, aiming to share a variety of music style, and to present our own interpretation of mus...    less

INVITATION TO LOVE is a setting by Greg Bartholomew for unaccompanied mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906). Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, and gained fame as a a poet, novelist and playwright. He wrote the lyrics for the ...  moreINVITATION TO LOVE is a setting by Greg Bartholomew for unaccompanied mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906). Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, and gained fame as a a poet, novelist and playwright. He wrote the lyrics for the musical comedy In Dahomey (1903), the first all-African-American musical produced on Broadway. INVITATION TO LOVE is also available for solo voice or unison chorus with piano accompaniment. Recording by Matthew Curtis & Sarah Brailey (Choral Tracks). for more information: www.gregbartholomew.com/invitationindex.html #Mixedchoir #choir #ChoralMusic  less

Founded in October 2008 by Katharina Megli, the Lucy Cavendish Singers are a small choir of around 16 women. Membership is by audition only. All performances are from memory, delivering carefully-structured, semi-choreographed programmes. Repertoire encom...  moreFounded in October 2008 by Katharina Megli, the Lucy Cavendish Singers are a small choir of around 16 women. Membership is by audition only. All performances are from memory, delivering carefully-structured, semi-choreographed programmes. Repertoire encompasses jazz, show tunes and folk songs as well as opera and the classical repertoire. Members include fellows and alumnae of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, as well as singers drawn from the wider community.  

for mezzo-soprano solo, choir SATB and piano Music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Text: Fernand Gregh, Horia Badescu Citation: Eu mă duc codrul rămâne (Timotei Popovici) Duration : circa 14’ Antonia Cosmina Stancu - mezzosoprano, Alina Pavalache - piano, ...  morefor mezzo-soprano solo, choir SATB and piano Music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Text: Fernand Gregh, Horia Badescu Citation: Eu mă duc codrul rămâne (Timotei Popovici) Duration : circa 14’ Antonia Cosmina Stancu - mezzosoprano, Alina Pavalache - piano, Ansamblul Coral „Perpetuum”, cond. Consuela Radu-Țaga --- Aula du Musée National "George Enescu" / Bucarest / Romania --- A tribute to George Enesco Libretto I L'ombre est bleue et la nuit palpite d'ors tremblants Dans l'azur, on croit voir flotter des voiles blancs Qui frémissent au souffle onduleux du mystère. Les longs voiles traînants des anges de la terre Qui montent vers les cieux, sans fin, sans bruit, en une Ascension dont l'essor tremble au clair de lune. Fernand Gregh (L' envol des anges) II Eu mă duc, codrul rămâne, Plânge frunza după mine, Tra, la, la, la, la... III Tels les yeux d’un jour sans passé et la lumière d’une larme, tel le sourire de la neige ou le matin d’un cerisier ainsi soient-elles vos âmes Horia Bade...    less

Rachel L. Jackson, Minister of Music. conducts the Fremont Presbyterian choir and Orchestra. Sacramento, California, December 10, 2022. Arranged for SATB by John Whittaker From FOLKSONGS OF THE FOUR SEASONS - IV. WINTER (1949, arr. 2020) CELEBRATIN...  moreRachel L. Jackson, Minister of Music. conducts the Fremont Presbyterian choir and Orchestra. Sacramento, California, December 10, 2022. Arranged for SATB by John Whittaker From FOLKSONGS OF THE FOUR SEASONS - IV. WINTER (1949, arr. 2020) CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF RALPH VAUGHN WILLIAMS Instructed by the greats including Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and friend Gustav Holtz, Composer Ralph Vaughn Williams was one of the first to gather folk songs and carols from around the countryside of England in the early 20th century. He found his identity as a national composer with his synthesis of folk music, classical training and the experience gained as Musical Editor of the English Hymnal. Composed over the span of four decades culminating in 1949, Folksongs of the Four Seasons is a cantata of 16 songs commissioned by The Women’s Institute; four for each season. The Winter section take the listener on a journey through the Christmas practices of the working poor in Victorian England. A...    less