Swing Into Saturday is a full day singing event guaranteed to inspire, empower and leave you feeling more joyful than you did when your feet hit the floor.    “This will be a fun day of learning, laughing and singing up a storm!” &...

he world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "Show me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far an...  morehe world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "Show me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far and smoothly breathe calm vision light - ajar and free, this vision gift that's deep as dust, and hard as feather leaves; sweet nectar light of lust and color brilliance; this stroke of sight's delivery."​​ ​ Program notes: As I was searching for text for a new composition in 2019, I stumbled upon a long-time friend’s poetry book and devoured it. Emanual Wolff’s MooNlight HoWling spoke to me in its dark corners, surrealist takes on reality and visceral accounts of battles with mental illness and the struggle of existence therein. Forgiveness especially so; the first stanza of which painted an image of loss, of regret, and of reconciliation. My composition then took on a programmatic aspect – coming ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

Te Deum Chamber Choir www.te-deum.org Matthew Christopher Shepard, conductor Sora Park, pianist Live performance, October 20, 2019 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas Sopranos: Lucy Conklin, Katherine Dick, Rupal Gupta, Nico...  moreTe Deum Chamber Choir www.te-deum.org Matthew Christopher Shepard, conductor Sora Park, pianist Live performance, October 20, 2019 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas Sopranos: Lucy Conklin, Katherine Dick, Rupal Gupta, Nicole Murray, Victoria Olson, Sydney Seratte, Sarah Sheldon Altos: Joanna Ehlers, Abby Helt, Nanette Kraus, Ann Lewis, Hilary Morton, Michaela Schenkel, Rosie Smith Tenors: Tom Assel, Josh Donaldson, Micah Horton, Jeff Jasperson, Colin Riley, Andrew Wilson Basses: Kyle Chamberlin, Andrew Cunard, Jonathan Daniel, Jon Duncan, Ken Foley, Nick Gillock Sagitaverus tu cor nostrum caritate . (You have wounded me with the arrows of your love.) I am angry at the scars that I have. I want the world to be at peace. No more violence. No more hatred. No more bloodshed. I want a place where I belong. O radiant love! O music made from never-ending love! O love undefined, without boundaries.  less

Formed in 2016 as Academy Voices, North Sky Chorale performs in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It typically assembles a choir for a brief time before each performance, then disbands until just before the next concert when a new choir is formed. The s...  moreFormed in 2016 as Academy Voices, North Sky Chorale performs in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It typically assembles a choir for a brief time before each performance, then disbands until just before the next concert when a new choir is formed. The Singers may or may not be the same each time. The choir is known for its freshness of sound and heart felt connections with the listener.  

Schola Cantorum on Hudson was founded as a choral ensemble in 1995, and performs its full concert season in both Manhattan and New Jersey. We believe that music can positively impact and enrich lives. Our performances reflect this belief in their use of...  moreSchola Cantorum on Hudson was founded as a choral ensemble in 1995, and performs its full concert season in both Manhattan and New Jersey. We believe that music can positively impact and enrich lives. Our performances reflect this belief in their use of such seasonal themes as ‘freedom’ and ‘healing’ and ‘our mother earth;’ and in presentation of mostly new music in a way that is accessible. Our educational programs reflect this belief by training emerging professionals, planting seeds within young people for a lifetime of music involvement, and growing the skills of our own members. Our commitment to new choral music reflects this belief even beyond our substantial performance commitment through Project Encore™ and our Featured Composer Program. Substantially more than a singing group, SCH is unique in many respects that reflects both a breadth and a depth that bespeaks the full meaning of a ‘schola’ (‘School’).  less

"Jean’s", based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 Singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, ...  more"Jean’s", based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 Singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, have made every “Jean’s” rehearsal and performance something very special indeed. Our popularity is due in equal measure to the High quality of our performances and to our repertoire,“Love Around the World”, a wonderful songbook comprised of original five-part arrangements (all arranged by Jeanne Rabin herself) of the world’s most beloved love songs of all time – both in Hebrew and English, with a sprinkling of other languages as well.  less

A choral piece composed by an 18-year old Slovenian talent Matej Kastelic (one of the Singers as well). Not too perfect, but still nice performance by his Conservatoire collegues.

The Rodolfus Choir is made up of Singers aged from 16 to 25 who have been chosen from past and present members of the Eton Choral Courses for prospective choral scholars. Many members of the Choir are choral scholars, some are at music college, and most h...  moreThe Rodolfus Choir is made up of Singers aged from 16 to 25 who have been chosen from past and present members of the Eton Choral Courses for prospective choral scholars. Many members of the Choir are choral scholars, some are at music college, and most hope to make a career in music. Since its foundation by Ralph Allwood in 1984, the Choir have toured extensively in Europe, and have also appeared throughout the United Kingdom at venues great and small, including St John's, Smith Square and some of the country's most glorious cathedrals.  less

Arrangement written and performed by Dr. Jeanette Gallant with choral accompaniment by the Hong Kong Children's Choir and members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir.