This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells the story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in the evening as he is unafraid, then builds a bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build the bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to the questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in the twilight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by the Chorale, and was inter...    less

Hymn

This is actually our 3rd day of practice...sadly, it's also the performance day

The University of South Florida Collegiate Singers and conductor James Bass perform Ethan McGrath's "When lilacs last in the dooryard." Note that the the canonic repetition of the opening line, which lasts for about the first 35 seconds or so of this perf...  moreThe University of South Florida Collegiate Singers and conductor James Bass perform Ethan McGrath's "When lilacs last in the dooryard." Note that the the canonic repetition of the opening line, which lasts for about the first 35 seconds or so of this performance, was added by the performers, and is not actually written in the score -- just for your information.  

Some reactions to our April 2nd and 3rd concerts with Slavyanka choir. (April 2 and 3, 2011) www.slavicChorale.org

ACGC Rwanda2022 Africa Unity Concert 3 at Cathedral Notre Dame de Fatima Ruhengeri Trim

Performed live at Light & Sound, Naya Chorale's end-of-season concert for 2013. Tickets are available now for this year's Light & Sound concert: www.nayaChorale.com/concerts Naya recorded Fionnghuala as part of our debut album which is available on iTu...  morePerformed live at Light & Sound, Naya Chorale's end-of-season concert for 2013. Tickets are available now for this year's Light & Sound concert: www.nayaChorale.com/concerts Naya recorded Fionnghuala as part of our debut album which is available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/naya-Chorale/id771551088 Web: www.nayaChorale.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nayaChorale Instagram: www.instagram.com/nayaChorale Twitter: www.twitter.com/nayaChorale  

Minutiae Vocal ensemble represents significant cultural gain of ancient region, focuses on achieving quality vocal production, based on individual education and upbringing of singers. The artistic director of the ensemble is Robert Feguš. The ensemble ...  moreMinutiae Vocal ensemble represents significant cultural gain of ancient region, focuses on achieving quality vocal production, based on individual education and upbringing of singers. The artistic director of the ensemble is Robert Feguš. The ensemble strives to achieve the level of singing that enables recording of thematically diverse programmes, concert performances in excellent halls and participation in national as well as international music festivals. For more information on Minutiae and Robert Feguš, please visit www.musicaensemble.org/minutiae.html  less

Performed by Imo city Chorale Owerri during #OperaImo 2020 titled Opera for covid 19.