SHEET MUSIC: https://musicspoke.com/downloads/the-... PROGRAM NOTES: “I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth I knew not where.” Ten years ago, I wrote a composition called Always Keep This Close with little idea of where it would go or wh...  moreSHEET MUSIC: https://musicspoke.com/downloads/the-... PROGRAM NOTES: “I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth I knew not where.” Ten years ago, I wrote a composition called Always Keep This Close with little idea of where it would go or what it would come to mean for others. To find that song living in the hearts of other musicians is both humbling and surprising. For me, it’s a reminder of how powerful our actions and words can be. Something that feels insignificant to one person can be life-changing to another. While creating The Heart of a Friend, I knew from the start that I wanted to shape a melodic arc that captured the trajectory of both the arrow and the song. I felt strongly that the first two stanzas needed to end at a High point, preserving the uncertainty of where each might land. Only in the third stanza does the melody turn downward, revealing the rest of its path. I then combine these two halves to symbolically represent reflection—looking back on an action and seeing the journe...    less

"Sure on This Shining Night" Composed by Morten Lauridsen Based on a poem by James Agee performed by Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale performing in the spring concert, "Angels Over LA: An LA story," at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Los ...  more"Sure on This Shining Night" Composed by Morten Lauridsen Based on a poem by James Agee performed by Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale performing in the spring concert, "Angels Over LA: An LA story," at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, California, 2012. Artistic Director, Sue Fink Video edited by Sean Dugan Angel City Chorale website: http://angelcityChorale.org/ Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AngelCityChorale  

The Cantilena Singers is a well-established chamber choir that performs regularly in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. The choir rehearses weekly during School term time, and performs three or four concerts per year. The choir normally performs u...  moreThe Cantilena Singers is a well-established chamber choir that performs regularly in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. The choir rehearses weekly during School term time, and performs three or four concerts per year. The choir normally performs unaccompanied, with programmes mixing sacred and secular music drawn from all historical periods and spanning many different styles. Recent programmes have included works by Britten, Whitacre, Lauridsen, Byrd, Tallis, Palestrina, Finzi, Rutter, and many others.  less

South Salem HS Symphonic Choir 05-08-10 at the OSAA State Choir Championship. First place performance.

From the 2011 MCHS Christmas Show, the Mixed Ensemble performing Dance of the Sugar Plumb Faries

Marion High School Chamber Singers, Marion, AR singing the Arkansas composer Jon Adams "Hymn from' Morella'" at the Central ArkCDA Invitational Festival. They then competed at the Ole Miss Choral Festival where they were named "Best in Class" in the cham...  moreMarion High School Chamber Singers, Marion, AR singing the Arkansas composer Jon Adams "Hymn from' Morella'" at the Central ArkCDA Invitational Festival. They then competed at the Ole Miss Choral Festival where they were named "Best in Class" in the chamber/madrigal division.  

Setting trends in choral performance, these boys (14-18yrs) glide effortlessly between Classical, Pop and Indigenous Styles. World Champions (Scenic Folklore - WCG2012). The premier performance ensemble of Kearsney College, a leading independent High sch...  moreSetting trends in choral performance, these boys (14-18yrs) glide effortlessly between Classical, Pop and Indigenous Styles. World Champions (Scenic Folklore - WCG2012). The premier performance ensemble of Kearsney College, a leading independent High School for boys in South Africa. Winners of 10 Gold Medals (incl 3 World Champion Titles) at the World Choir Games 2000-2012. Boys join the choir as an extra-curricular activity, amid academic, sporting and other cultural activities. Approx. 40 performances per year, including national/international tours.  less

In honor of the Virginia Beach Chorale's 60th anniversary and of 10 years under the leadership of artistic director Dr. Don Krudop, the Virginia Beach Chorale commissioned "Sing to Me" by beloved choral composer, Joseph Martin. The song first premiered at...  moreIn honor of the Virginia Beach Chorale's 60th anniversary and of 10 years under the leadership of artistic director Dr. Don Krudop, the Virginia Beach Chorale commissioned "Sing to Me" by beloved choral composer, Joseph Martin. The song first premiered at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on May 18, 2019. This recording was made at the conclusion of the Chorale's June 2, 2019 performance at Old Donation School.  

Octava Children Choir was founded in 2009 as a part of St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School, located in BSD Serpong, South Tangerang. This is a group of kids who study in the School and as an extracurricular program for the children. We receive children...  moreOctava Children Choir was founded in 2009 as a part of St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School, located in BSD Serpong, South Tangerang. This is a group of kids who study in the School and as an extracurricular program for the children. We receive children from the 3rd till 6th grades. The choir is conducted by Fanny Kristianus Kalensang and till now is the one who is in charge of all OCC's activities.  

Hullabaloo Community Quire is one of Brighton’s longest established, nationally renowned and much loved Natural Voice choir... and that means NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements & NO limits! Our strength is in our repertoire and our ethos...  moreHullabaloo Community Quire is one of Brighton’s longest established, nationally renowned and much loved Natural Voice choir... and that means NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements & NO limits! Our strength is in our repertoire and our ethos. We sing songs of protest, passion and celebration throughout the ages from all around the world. Leaving no generic stone unturned, our repertoire is wildly eclectic and deeply funky; songs to make you laugh, stomp your feet, shiver with harmonic delight and keep coming back for more! Our Musical Director Kirsty Martin explains our vision: “We believe that collective song is a strong and versatile instrument that can move mountains. We stand out from the sing-along choirs and the corporate choral businesses as a bold creative force; an equitable, exploratory and enjoyable musical community who share and perform innovative vocal music together with a palpable and infectious joy. We’re willing to go where no choirs have gone before! We are the music makers, ...    less