"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the Choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/traile...  more"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the Choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/trailer URL is found below) This performance of Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas" is from that session, following a rendition in which the composer joined the Choir and improvised an accompaniment (URL below). In this video the Choir sings the piece in its published (unaccompanied) version. One behind-the-scenes comment: On the last page of the piece, when the first melodic material occurs again - Ola, who was sitting in the hall, asked half the Choir to hum while the other half sang to create a more ethereal effect. the CWU Chamber Choir also has recorded videos of the music of Monteverdi, Muehleisen, Singh, Victoria, and Rautavaara on YouTube Gjeilo "In the Moment" teaser/trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvEgQl57b0 "Ubi Caritas" (with the composer ...    less

2017 promises to be a fantastic year for the Major Minors Children's Choir based in New Zealand. the growing Choir turns five this year and is looking for new Members to join the fun.  Behind the scenes are qualified musicians who run the Choir vo...

[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...

HISTORY the New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) is the premier vocal Chamber ensemble of the Jersey Shore. It was founded in 1978 by Dr. Jeffrey Unger for the sole purpose of providing quality performances of choral music written for the small ensemble. ...  moreHISTORY the New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) is the premier vocal Chamber ensemble of the Jersey Shore. It was founded in 1978 by Dr. Jeffrey Unger for the sole purpose of providing quality performances of choral music written for the small ensemble. In the 32 years of its existence, NJCS has presented concerts throughout New Jersey and beyond. NJCS was chosen to represent New Jersey at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division convention in Baltimore in 1984 and again in Philadelphia in 1988. In June 1991, by invitation of the Bishop of Washington, D.C., NJCS performed at the National Cathedral. In December 1998, NJCS was the guest of the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia and performed in their annual Christmas concert at the Academy of Music. In 1999, NJCS performed at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. MembersHIP the ensemble is composed of both professional and talented amateur musicians. Membership is by audition. Many Members are music educators (NJCS is registered with the New...    less

(Music begins at: 1:19) - - - World Premiere - March 7, 2020 University of Oregon Chamber Choir - Sharon J. Paul, Choir director Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume Lawrence Barasa, soloist Robert Bohall and Jeffrey Boen, percussion - - - Score availabl...  more(Music begins at: 1:19) - - - World Premiere - March 7, 2020 University of Oregon Chamber Choir - Sharon J. Paul, Choir director Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume Lawrence Barasa, soloist Robert Bohall and Jeffrey Boen, percussion - - - Score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/aybobo-pou-yo/  

the Choir "Klang Chamber Choir" from Malaysia singing at "Venezia in Musica 2011", competition category S - Sacred Music: Claudio Monteverdi - Cantate Domino the conductor Lee Shiak Yao was awarded with the Conductor Prize. More about Venezia i...  morethe Choir "Klang Chamber Choir" from Malaysia singing at "Venezia in Musica 2011", competition category S - Sacred Music: Claudio Monteverdi - Cantate Domino the conductor Lee Shiak Yao was awarded with the Conductor Prize. More about Venezia in Musica: http://www.interkultur.com http://blog.interkultur.com  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s that time again here in the UK: Choir of the Year 2012 auditions are under way.     Quite often Choir Members come up to me t...

"Prayer" by René Clausen, text adapted from words by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Lars Kaario conductor Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many community Choir Members enjoy practising at home. And so they should.   Ernest Williams, tenor, Croydon Male Voice Choir by Philip Talmage ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   To maintain a healthy, growing Choir, you need new recruits, but often you feel like you’ve exhausted all your usual sources.   photo ...