33rd International May Choir Competition Varna, Bulgaria May 2011

Chorale Bel Canto was founded in 1982 by a group of Whittier College Choir Alumni who wished to continue singing after graduating. Director of Choral Activities Stephen Gothold, himself an alumnus, organized the recruiting efforts and the Chorale made its...  moreChorale Bel Canto was founded in 1982 by a group of Whittier College Choir Alumni who wished to continue singing after graduating. Director of Choral Activities Stephen Gothold, himself an alumnus, organized the recruiting efforts and the Chorale made its debut performance on Saturday, December 4, 1982 at the Whittier Presbyterian Church - a complete performance of Handel’s Messiah. Since then, the Chorale has sung over one hundred thirty concert programs in the Southern California area. The Chorale performed in Japan in 1994 and at the Hollywood Bowl in 1995 as it joined together with 1,000 singers from America and Japan to sing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. In 2001, members of the Chorale -- along with Whittier College students, alumni, and members of the Imperial Valley Choral Society -- toured Eastern Europe and performed selections of American hymns, spirituals, and sacred songs. Chorale members have also participated in the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria, a tour of Eastern Europe singing ...    less

Angels We Have Heard on High, arr. David Zabriskie. The Virginia Wesleyan College Singers with Bryson Mortensen conducting, George Stone, piano, Lauren Lide, flute, and the Tapestry Bell Ensemble in Norfolk, VA. Like the Choirs at Virginia Wesleyan Colleg...  moreAngels We Have Heard on High, arr. David Zabriskie. The Virginia Wesleyan College Singers with Bryson Mortensen conducting, George Stone, piano, Lauren Lide, flute, and the Tapestry Bell Ensemble in Norfolk, VA. Like the Choirs at Virginia Wesleyan College at https://www.facebook.com/The-Choirs-at-Virginia-Wesleyan-College-1498497363730214/.  

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Cho...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Director: Beth Willer of RCS. Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her -- and sings -- knowing she hath wings.  

California State University, Fullerton's University Singers are directed by Dr. Robert Istad, and are recognized as one of the nation's premiere collegiate Choral ensembles. The University Singers have performed throughout the world, and have sung with a ...  moreCalifornia State University, Fullerton's University Singers are directed by Dr. Robert Istad, and are recognized as one of the nation's premiere collegiate Choral ensembles. The University Singers have performed throughout the world, and have sung with a variety of professional orchestras including the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the batons of conductors such as Carl St.Clair, John Mauceri, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart. Internationally acclaimed for their exquisite musicianship, they have been invited to perform at conferences organized by the American Choral Directors Association and the Music Educators National Conference. The ensemble’s recent concert tours have included performances in Paris, Austria, Germany, Eastern Europe, Spain, and Australia in venues such as the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary, a performance for UNESCO in Pisa, Italy, and performances in the Ottobeuren a...    less

What an amazing joint performance with our wonderful American friends! A memory both choirs will treasure! : )

Formed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality concerts of Choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Tau...  moreFormed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality concerts of Choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Taunton, with the finest nationally and internationally renowned soloists and orchestras, performing innovative and varied programmes of music ranging from medieval through to 21st century.  

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www.robert-smith.org.uk Conductor: http://www.david-crown.com  

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Will Dawes (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, May 2019 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoir Conductor: h...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Will Dawes (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, May 2019 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoir Conductor: http://www.willdawes.co.uk