A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Being in a choir is great (see the pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...

voices New Zealand Chamber Choir was formed in 1998 by the New Zealand Youth Choir Board, with Dr Karen Grylls as its first and only Artistic Director. As a nationally selected choir of the highest calibre, voices is a chamber choir that is flexible in s...  morevoices New Zealand Chamber Choir was formed in 1998 by the New Zealand Youth Choir Board, with Dr Karen Grylls as its first and only Artistic Director. As a nationally selected choir of the highest calibre, voices is a chamber choir that is flexible in size, and capable of performing a wide repertoire. Many of the singers are alumni of the New Zealand Youth Choir.  

Misa Inmaculada Concepcion CANTUS Lawrence Jatayna, cantor Festival Brass Alejandro Consolacion II, organ Franz Ramirez, conductor Recorded by Holland Lou Buella

Arrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt; Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich, Uns armen Menschen worden gleich, O Jesulein süß, o Jesule...  moreArrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt; Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich, Uns armen Menschen worden gleich, O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! [O little one sweet o little one mild You have fulfilled your Father's will You've come down from the heavens and become the same as us mortals O little one sweet o little one mild] [etc]  

Sheet music available at: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/kyrie-eternal-unity/ Jacksonville Univeristy Choirs and Don Thomson Chorale perform the World Premier of "Kyrie" by Santiago Veros making a professional recording in Terry Concert Hall u...  moreSheet music available at: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/kyrie-eternal-unity/ Jacksonville Univeristy Choirs and Don Thomson Chorale perform the World Premier of "Kyrie" by Santiago Veros making a professional recording in Terry Concert Hall under the direction of Dr. Julian Bryson. This is the Santiago Veros' most ambitious project yet: a Mass constructed year by year, forming an unparalleled consortium. Every movement of this Mass is powered by a distinct consortium, uniting choirs from every corner of the earth. Year after year, we unveil new segments, slowly revealing the full magnificence of this work. Our journey is set to culminate in 2030, by which time we aim to have united 50 choirs in this extraordinary musical voyage. This video offers you a glimpse into the genesis of this grand endeavor, a celebration of collective spirit and musical innovation. Stay tuned as we embark on this awe-inspiring journey. contact@santiagoveros.site  less

Arrangement: Laura Jēkabsone www.laurajekabsone.com Video: Kaspars Teilāns https://www.facebook.com/KasparsTeilansFOTO/ Sound: Gustavs Ērenpreiss Make-up: Ilona Zariņa Style: Ineta Medne- Bernāne Performed by Latvian voices www.latvianvoices.lv h...  moreArrangement: Laura Jēkabsone www.laurajekabsone.com Video: Kaspars Teilāns https://www.facebook.com/KasparsTeilansFOTO/ Sound: Gustavs Ērenpreiss Make-up: Ilona Zariņa Style: Ineta Medne- Bernāne Performed by Latvian voices www.latvianvoices.lv https://www.facebook.com/Latvianvoices/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/54mSCDWB34Q2WPfEHWJru5 https://www.instagram.com/latvianvoicesofficial/ https://twitter.com/latvianvoices  

PEKTORAL Chamber Choir (Kyiv). Art director - andriy Karpinets. First live performance of Ariel Ramirez' composition ''Mass for Peace and Justice'' (Misa por la Paz y la Justicia) in Ukraine. Solo - Dmytro Foschanka. October 18, 2011. Church of St. Al...  morePEKTORAL Chamber Choir (Kyiv). Art director - andriy Karpinets. First live performance of Ariel Ramirez' composition ''Mass for Peace and Justice'' (Misa por la Paz y la Justicia) in Ukraine. Solo - Dmytro Foschanka. October 18, 2011. Church of St. Alexander, Kiev, Ukraine. VI International Festival "THROUGH the CENTURIES and the COUNTRY". With the assistance Embassy of Argentina in Ukraine. This video contains two pieces of the Mass: 1. Introducción y Señor ten piedad de nosotros. 2. Gloria a Dios. Argentine composer, pianist and music director Ariel Ramírez composed the Mass for Peace and Justice in 1981, during the military dictatorship in Argentina. His childhood friend, the presbytery Osvaldo Catena, assembled the texts, amongst which is the peace message of Pope John Paul II of 1979. Our SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/pektoral-chamber-choir/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PektoralChoir.Ukraine  less

Thomas Weelkes' madrigal transposed down for men's voices and sung by the dwsChorale Originally published in Balletts and Madrigals, to Five Voyces, 1598. Hark, all ye lovely saints above Diana hath agreed with Love, His fiery weapon to remove. F...  moreThomas Weelkes' madrigal transposed down for men's voices and sung by the dwsChorale Originally published in Balletts and Madrigals, to Five Voyces, 1598. Hark, all ye lovely saints above Diana hath agreed with Love, His fiery weapon to remove. Fa la la. Do you not see How they agree? then cease fair ladies; why weep ye? Fa la la. See, see, your mistress bids you cease, and welcome Love, with love's increase, Diana hath procured your peace. Fa la la. Cupid hath sworn His bow forlorn To break and burn, ere ladies mourn. Fa la la.  less

This is from the Los Altos High School Concert Choir's performance of "Requiem Mass in D Minor" by W.A. Mozart. This selection is Lacrimosa. Recorded at the First Methodist Church of Palo Alto.

Live performance, November 9th, 2013 Cochrane Street United Church www.newmansound.ca