Robert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony wIth the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorro...  moreRobert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony wIth the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorrows" from the Book of Lamentations to life. It remains one of the most intimate and emotionally raw works in the sacred choral repertoire.  

The Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS) was formed in 2001 by graduating members of the Ateneo College Glee Club who had then just completed a very successful tour of Europe, bagging top prizes in Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, France, Germany and Hungary. Since then...  moreThe Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS) was formed in 2001 by graduating members of the Ateneo College Glee Club who had then just completed a very successful tour of Europe, bagging top prizes in Italy, Ireland, Slovenia, France, Germany and Hungary. Since then, the ACS has established Itself as a formidable presence in the Philippine musical landscape. Their unique specialization in sacred choral music has opened a richly eclectic mix of European, American and Asian choral lIterature that spans medieval to postmodern periods, tradItional to contemporary styles, complex art music to highly-textured indigenous music, and moving sprItuals to psalmody hewn out of tradItional Asian musics. In 2006, the ACS made their mark abroad wIth AwIt: The First ACS European Tour, representing the Philippines in two important choral events: the Polyfollia in France, a biennial international choral festival at Saint-Lo in La Manche, and the 38th Tolosa Choral Contest in Spain where they emerged as first prize winners in the polyphon...    less

World Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in ColoraDo Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss It, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! ...  moreWorld Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in ColoraDo Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss It, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up and Don't miss It, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't waIt, Don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you wIth your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunIty To Do something for the nation! Listen, Don't miss a great opportunIty to Do something, Get up, stand proud, Don't sIt around and waIt! Get up! Let's...    less

VIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members the opportunIty to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative choral communIty, featuring youth mentoring programs and the TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2...  moreVIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members the opportunIty to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative choral communIty, featuring youth mentoring programs and the TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2000 by Carol Woodward Ratzlaff in response to widespread cuts to public school arts programs, 2018-19 marks VIVA!’s 19th season as a Downtown family of choirs. VIVA!’s choirs include: the Preparatory Chorus (ages 4-6); the Junior Choir (ages 6-10); the Main Chorus (ages 9-16); the SATB Chamber Choir (senior high school, universIty students and adults); and the non-audItioned VIVA! CommunIty Choir (SATB) which incorporates Everyone Can Sing (ECS), an audItioned group for those aged 13 and up wIth disabilIties. VIVA’s unique TD Bank Group Inclusion Program provides support for all singers wIth disabilIties. Also singular to VIVA! is the Choral Mentoring and Leadership Program, which forms an integral part of VIVA!’s structure. This Program provides young l...    less

Vancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for Its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in...  moreVancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for Its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in Vancouver and on tour across Canada since It was formed in 1971 by conductor Jon Washburn. International excursions have taken the Vancouver Chamber Choir to the USA, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Finland, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, LIthuania and Ukraine. Honoured wIth the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence by Chorus America, the Vancouver Chamber Choir has to Its credIt countless performances and broadcasts, over 30 recordings and numerous awards. Foremost supporters of Canadian music, Jon Washburn and the Choir have commissioned and premiered more than 250 Canadian choral composItions. Over the years they have sung nearly 3,000 performances of 350 pieces by 120 Canadian composers in addItion to...    less

A holiday greeting from Vancouver's Chor Leoni Men's Choir and Diane Loomer, C.M., Artistic Director. Video by Philip Jack www.philmetaljacket.com

Sheffield Chamber Choir directed by Robert Webb from a concert given at St Luke's, Lodge Moor, Sheffield on 24th September 2011 in aid of Tear Fund

Live recording 14/6/2015 Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta Bibione (VE) ItALY

a rocking rolling round sung by the dwsChorale

"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