In the World choir Championships which was held in Graz, Austria between 10th-17th July 2011, Boğaziçi Jazz choir became the 'WORLD CHAMPION' in Contemporary Music and Folklore categories, and got the 'second prize' in Mixed choirs category. Also winning ...  moreIn the World choir Championships which was held in Graz, Austria between 10th-17th July 2011, Boğaziçi Jazz choir became the 'WORLD CHAMPION' in Contemporary Music and Folklore categories, and got the 'second prize' in Mixed choirs category. Also winning 2 more gold medals in 'Grand Prix of Choral Music' the champions competed in, the choir has come back to Turkey with a total of 5 gold medals. We would like to give special thanks to our main sponsor Finansbank, transportation sponsor Pegasus Airlines and everyone who has supported and given us the opportunity to take great pride in this success. The choir's video clip watched about 1.000.000 times in several platforms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9TQWTa7Svk Boğaziçi Jazz choir http://www.facebook.com/bogazicijazzchoir http://www.myspace.com/bumcjazzchoir http://www.twitter.com/bogazicicazkoro http://bumkcazkorosu.tumblr.com/ Conductor: Masis Aram Gözbek http://www.facebook.com/masisaramgozbek http://www.myspace.com/masisaramgozbek http:/...    less

I wrote this Christmas carol back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I'v...  moreI wrote this Christmas carol back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I've tried my best to edit most of it out. The performers are credited at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!  

SATB choir a cappella. Belarusian Capella "Sonorus", conductor - Marina Tretiakova, soloists Natalie Iselenok and Polina Tchaikovskaya. "Богородице Дево, радуйся" для SATB хора а cappella. Белорусская Капелла "Сонорус". Дирижер - Марина Третьякова, соли...  moreSATB choir a cappella. Belarusian Capella "Sonorus", conductor - Marina Tretiakova, soloists Natalie Iselenok and Polina Tchaikovskaya. "Богородице Дево, радуйся" для SATB хора а cappella. Белорусская Капелла "Сонорус". Дирижер - Марина Третьякова, солисты - Наталья Иселенок и Полина Чайковская.  

Performers: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Concert choir, under the direction of Dr. Frank Watkins. Composer: Zachary J. Moore Poet: Kamand Kojouri Score: Coming soon to MusicSpoke.

WHEN I Land for unaccompanied SATB mixed choir, is from THREE GNOSTIC POEMS, by Greg Bartholomew, here performed by the Orlando Chorale under Gregory Ruffer. An Open World, When I Land and and the Wind are three settings of poems from FletcherLaVallee...  moreWHEN I Land for unaccompanied SATB mixed choir, is from THREE GNOSTIC POEMS, by Greg Bartholomew, here performed by the Orlando Chorale under Gregory Ruffer. An Open World, When I Land and and the Wind are three settings of poems from FletcherLaVallee Bartholomew's collection entitled "and the Wind: Gnostic Poems 1945 - 1979." Minneapolis native Fletcher Bartholomew spent most of his life in aviation, beginning with a childhood flight in a Curtis Robin in 1929. His work in aviation started with a job as an inspector in an aircraft factory. He went on to become a test pilot in World War II, serving at the South India Air Depot at Bangalore, India. He often spoke later of his experience on the ship to India and the people he met travelling around the subcontinent. He subsequently worked in aviation in Munich, Germany, and in Lima, Peru, before he concluded his career working in airport planning and management.  less

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Nassau Symphonic choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 20, 2016 If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free composer: Rich Campbell ©2014 Pay The Band Music u...  moreThe Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Nassau Symphonic choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 20, 2016 If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free composer: Rich Campbell ©2014 Pay The Band Music used by permission Available in print at Swirly Music: http://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/rich-campbell-if-i-can-sing-i-still-am-free/  

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Miserere" composed by Antonio Lotti (ca. 1667 - 5 January 1740), an Italian composer of the Renaissance. Camera: Zoe Hart. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Miserere" composed by Antonio Lotti (ca. 1667 - 5 January 1740), an Italian composer of the Renaissance. Camera: Zoe Hart. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 18th, 2011.  

The Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC), Orange County’s only chorus dedicated exclusively to meeting the educational and performance needs of children, seeks to do more than introduce youth to music and singing. It strives to enrich the lives of...  moreThe Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC), Orange County’s only chorus dedicated exclusively to meeting the educational and performance needs of children, seeks to do more than introduce youth to music and singing. It strives to enrich the lives of its members through programs stressing musical aptitude, teamwork, discipline, self-confidence and personal growth. Music camps, social outings, concert tours and an annual, child-involved fundraiser are combined with weekly rehearsals and live performances to create the type of nurturing environment that enables members to mature musically and socially. The SCCC and its musical directors serve as mentors, coaches and friends to students in a variety of socioeconomic levels.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...

for the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a ...  morefor the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a Toronto outreach to street people, Hard Shoulder is narrated by the street people themselves. Although there is no explicit language, the reality of life on the streets is still presented in an unvarnished way that hits audiences where they didn't expect to be hit. The struggle of the homeless, and of the people who wish to help them, is presented without platitudes, without sentimentality, and without easy answers, but the final message of the piece is humanitarian with a capital H.  less