http://www.theaustralianvoices.com From the composer, Gordon Hamilton: during my piano studies, one of my favourite pieces was Michael Tippett's SeCONd Piano Sonata, which uses his disjunct mosaic form: instead of music flowing, through a logical seque...  morehttp://www.theaustralianvoices.com From the composer, Gordon Hamilton: during my piano studies, one of my favourite pieces was Michael Tippett's SeCONd Piano Sonata, which uses his disjunct mosaic form: instead of music flowing, through a logical sequence of harmony, melody and tempo, he (and other composers, including Stravinsky, Messiaen and my own teacher Butterley) created tiny fragments of music -- totally CONtrasting in character -- which cascade into each other: an aural mosaic. Tra$h Ma$h is a piece made up entirely of musical quotes lifted directly from modern pop songs and mashed together using the Tippet technique (perfect for our 21st century attention spans!) Deep down, I love trashy pop, and the singers in The Australian voices are mostly under 21. We had a whole lot of parties to find the best (and worst) songs of 2011 to mash together in a kind of 60's disjunct treatment of pop, chopping it up and sticking it back together in a way that was never intended. I think it can be ridiculous an...    less

A Cappella is an Early Music Choir based in Penzance. The choir, which has a membership of around 30 voices, was formed in 2007 by its Musical Director, Sheila Farmer. A Cappella is a touring choir, having visited Prague and France, and hoping to make a...  moreA Cappella is an Early Music Choir based in Penzance. The choir, which has a membership of around 30 voices, was formed in 2007 by its Musical Director, Sheila Farmer. A Cappella is a touring choir, having visited Prague and France, and hoping to make a tour to Spain in the near future. The choir rehearses every other Saturday morning, between 10 a.m. and noon.  

Highbridge voices performs Pete Seeger's legendary song, as arranged by Peter, Paul, and Mary. CONductor: Mary Clementi, Guitar: Billy Janiszewski, Cajon : Chris Cubeta

This beautiful hymn setting for choir and Orchestra was reanimated by the Golden voices Choir St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy FUTO.

The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfiel...  more The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield raves, “Octarium’s ability to change the nuance of their tone and timbre without disrupting the flow of the music enables them to pack their performances with riches without ever over-reaching for their effects.” At each presentation, Octarium offers the polished choral sonority and embodiment of the philosophy, “Eight Singers, One Voice” for which the ensemble has become well-known and respected. The Riverfront Times writes that the “eight members of Octarium go beyond raising their voices together in song; their voices warp and weave together, coalescing as a single instrument of tremendous power and depth. Octarium wields this might gracefully, never overpowering, opting instead to revel in the pliancy of the human voice.” In addition to a Kansas City...    less

This video was playing in the background during the finale of the Funkyvoices 2010 Show. Clips taken from various Funkyvoices choir sessions and outside events leading upto the Show compiled to create an emotional climax.

CONCIERTO EN EL CENTRO CULTURAL TULIO FEBRES CORDERO EL 15 DE MAYO DE 2010 ABRIENDO EL CONCIERTO CON VOCAL SAMPLING

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about how, as a singer, you can pace yourself in choir rehearsals and singing workshops.     This week I want to CON...

Chicagoland voices 2016 Winter CONcert Shenandoah - American Folk Song arr. James Erb Guest CONductor Daniel Hammond

MCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the commu...  moreMCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the community, and engaged in improving their vocal skills under the expert leadership of Artistic Director Mervin William Fick.