(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) Prior to my first day of teaching high School, I was given advice from the person who had just hired me. He told me exactly what I should do on the first day.  He ...

SANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-cente...  moreSANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-centered traditions that coexist throughout the region. Kitka's program features traditional and contemporary Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian (Georgian and Armenian) repertoire sung in more than twelve languages.  

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based Women's folk chorus performing songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based Women's folk chorus performing songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together. Visit: http://nevenka.org/ for more information.  less

Performed at St. Dominic's Church (San Francisco)Angelus is a Women's Ensemble dedicated to performing (mostly) sacred music. We go all the way back to 12th century music and slowly build up to more recent pieces like Sound of Silence and these pieces fro...  morePerformed at St. Dominic's Church (San Francisco)Angelus is a Women's Ensemble dedicated to performing (mostly) sacred music. We go all the way back to 12th century music and slowly build up to more recent pieces like Sound of Silence and these pieces from Michael McGlynn. We are located in Mt. Vernon, IN under the direction or Mr. Dana Taylor. If you would like to hear more, we are on iTunes and we also have a website: http://mvhsperformingarts.com/?q=node/409  

The Promise of Liberty written by Greg Bartholomew was performed on May 2, 2013, at the Racine Unified School District's Horlick Area Choir Festival. Horlick High School, Gilmore Middle School, McKinley Middle School, Olympia Brown Elementary, Gifford El...  moreThe Promise of Liberty written by Greg Bartholomew was performed on May 2, 2013, at the Racine Unified School District's Horlick Area Choir Festival. Horlick High School, Gilmore Middle School, McKinley Middle School, Olympia Brown Elementary, Gifford Elementary, Winslow Elementary, Wadewitz Elementary and AppleChor from Red Apple Elementary combined to sing it as the Finale to the festival. There were about 280 children involved. The Directors: Ellen Christensen-Horlick, Keri Bieri-Gilmore, Rob Kroes-McKinley, Anne Mollerskov-Olympia Brown, Jessica Knierim-Gifford and Jack Senzig-Red Apple Greg Bartholomew's piece can be found on his website: http://www.gregbartholomew.com/libertindex.html  less

Conductor: Enoch Luu Pianist: Yu-Hsiang Hsiao Performance: Chien Kuo High School Choir Performed at Taipei Municipal Nanmen Junior High School Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan 02 March 2023

O Magnum Mysterium, composed by Santiago Veros (http://www.santiagoveros.site), performed by Elektra Women's Choir (http://www.elektra.ca) . Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, and Jillian Schina, soloist. To purchase sheet music, please contact the compo...  moreO Magnum Mysterium, composed by Santiago Veros (http://www.santiagoveros.site), performed by Elektra Women's Choir (http://www.elektra.ca) . Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, and Jillian Schina, soloist. To purchase sheet music, please contact the composer. Conductors, read more about the work here: https://elektra.ca/pieces/o-magnum-mysterium-4  

Rosthern Junior College High School Global Community Choir presented this virtual choir at the 2021 Choirs & Cakes Fundraiser at RJC High School. There Is More Love Somewhere arr. Adam Podd and Matt Podd https://poddbrothers.com/choirkits Video ed...  moreRosthern Junior College High School Global Community Choir presented this virtual choir at the 2021 Choirs & Cakes Fundraiser at RJC High School. There Is More Love Somewhere arr. Adam Podd and Matt Podd https://poddbrothers.com/choirkits Video edited by Richard Janzen Audio mastered by Brandon Janzen  

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Women´s Choir of Music Conservatory of Canary Islands - "Five Hebrew Love Songs" (SA) by Eric Whitacre Soloists: Cristina Ramos Pérez, Alicia Ramos Pérez Violin: Silvia Marrero Percussion: Gisela Rodríguez Piano: Nauzet Mederos Martín Dir: Nikoleta S. Popova