[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in choirs don’t Fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of choir it is.But choirs change over time. Maybe your choir name doesn’t Fit what y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] the fact is that most of us don’t Fit neatly into SATB boxes. What are we to do? Once upon a time we used to sing together and somehow find a place ...

On October, 18, 2010 the Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also ho...  moreOn October, 18, 2010 the Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also holds a Master of Music in Voice and Choral Conducting from Eastern Kentucky University. He gave numerous recitals in America as well as having taught voice, conducting, vocal pedagogy and literature at several colleges and conducted various vocal ensembles (community oratorio choirs, church choirs, boys choirs and a jazz vocal ensemble). He currently serves on the faculty at City College of New York where he teaches voice, conducting and leads vocal ensembles and choirs.  less

This is a performance of Joshua Shank's "Autumn" by the Sunday Night Singers with the Palmdale High School Choral Union at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 2008. Enjoy.

From our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. Dear name! the rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding place, ...  moreFrom our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. Dear name! the rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding place, My never-failing Treas'ry filled With boundless stores of grace. Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see thee as Thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. Till then I would Thy love proclaim With ev'ry fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death.  less

London Oriana Choir sings Battle of the Heroes from Star Wars in Concert at the O2 4th April 2010

the Deo Cantamus Chorale and Northern Lights Ringers present the world premiere performance during our October 23, 2010 concert, "How Sweet the Sound". Amanda Norman, viola Brian Norman, cello Judy Witta, organ Sarah Joseph, soprano soloist

the Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. the piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by dance that signified the year being swallowed into ...  morethe Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. the piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by dance that signified the year being swallowed into darkness, emerging into new light with a coming Spring.  

"Reflections" by Jake Runestad. Text adapted from writings by Henry David Thoreau. Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Joshua Habermann, conductor. Debra Ayers, piano. Live performance - July 19, 2016.