MidAtlantic Chamber Choir Personnel: Jason C. Tramm, Conductor --------- Sessions of Sweet Silent Thought 00:00-04:00 1. Sonnet 30: When to the sessions of sweet silent thought 04:05-06:48 2. Sonnet 129: Th'expense of Spirit in a waste of sha...  moreMidAtlantic Chamber Choir Personnel: Jason C. Tramm, Conductor --------- Sessions of Sweet Silent Thought 00:00-04:00 1. Sonnet 30: When to the sessions of sweet silent thought 04:05-06:48 2. Sonnet 129: Th'expense of Spirit in a waste of shame 06:50-09:42 3. Sonnet 71: No longer mourn for me when I am dead 09:43-12:27 4. Sonnet : Is it for fear to wet a widow’s eye 12:30-14:56 5. Sonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun ------- Soprano Paige Porter Veronica Shea Salkin Samantha Ferrara Hillary Baboukis Alto Kimberlee Korzelius Sophia Mortensen Irene Lyristakis Tenor Rider Foster Zachary Morehouse Jose Daniel Mojica Charles Bryan Kevin Courtemanche Bass Christian Arencibia Peter Lamendola Devin McGuire Skyler Klein Video/Audio Engineering: Quinton Tramm David Winkler, Producer Recorded: June 4, 2022 Broadway Presbyterian Church (Manhattan) Steven R. Gerber, Biography (1948-2015) Steven R. Gerber was born on September 28, 1948 in Washingt...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders don’t last forever so there will come a Time when a choir needs to find a new one.     If you’re the person ...

Sing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob! Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol. Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the Time appointed, and at our feast day. ...  moreSing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob! Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol. Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the Time appointed, and at our feast day. For this is a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. (From Psalm 81)  

the highly regarded choir boasts upwards of 100 members under the direction of Sydney Birrell. World-class, professional Canadian soloists enjoy performing with with the choir Time and again. Each season, the choir presents four or five concerts, incor...  morethe highly regarded choir boasts upwards of 100 members under the direction of Sydney Birrell. World-class, professional Canadian soloists enjoy performing with with the choir Time and again. Each season, the choir presents four or five concerts, incorporating a blend of repertoire from gospel to sacred to pop to oratorio. Classical highlights include St. Matthew Passion, Elijah, the annual Messiah, Carmina Burana, and Bach's B Minor Mass, which was a crowning achievement for the choir’s 10th and 20th anniversaries. Other popular concerts have featured the musical and comedic talents of Natalie Choquette, the famous and charismatic Michael Burgess, and the stirring sounds of Spirituals under the direction of Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, whose own professional chamber choir, the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, headed for Washington to join the celebrations around President Obama’s inauguration.  less

One of the saddest and most remarkable love songs of all Time, "From Silent Night" by John Dowland is newly arranged here with Alto, Tenor, and Bass choral parts added. Some of the lowest octave passages in the Lute (Guitar) part are transposed up an octa...  moreOne of the saddest and most remarkable love songs of all Time, "From Silent Night" by John Dowland is newly arranged here with Alto, Tenor, and Bass choral parts added. Some of the lowest octave passages in the Lute (Guitar) part are transposed up an octave to better match the new arrangement. the Treble and Bass Viol parts may be played by Violin and Violoncello, respectively. --- NotePerformer 4 audio and scrolling score seeking live performances. Music and Words: Public Domain Arrangement: © Copyright 2024 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved.  less

Formed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. the formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some Time ago but the name is retained...  moreFormed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. the formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some Time ago but the name is retained for senTimental reasons. the Choir is known for its friendly and embracing nature and the current 34 men & women members who are very keen to welcome new members of all Voice Parts. the Choir's repertoire and is made up of a wide selection of musical genres which appeal to both members and audiences alike.Composers and arrangers are generally modern from UK and USA. Stage songs/ medleys are particular favourites of choir members.  less

      From the 18th to the 22nd March 2018, Fiestalonia will hold a special event for Choir Conductors and Directors! Come and participate in our workshops and seminars and learn something new! A great opportunity to spend Time with fell...

As part of my 2017 www.communtiesinharmony.com blog project.  I'm featuring one choir from each of the 50 states and highlighting the ways in which community choruses are changing the world one community at a Time.  This week, I'm feat...

Ocean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen. More: www.billheigen.com Drowning Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers the numbers are my frowning Time takes away my breath Every minute I am drowning the view from u...  moreOcean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen. More: www.billheigen.com Drowning Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers the numbers are my frowning Time takes away my breath Every minute I am drowning the view from up here is gorgeous But I cannot see any beauty All I see is an ocean of illusions In which greed makes life draggy Few people can realize That a smile is nothing more than teeth A hand-shake is nothing more than skin And on this ocean of illusions we keep going Because we need to feed our fears And give birth to more problems That should not exist. I wish I could be stronger I wish I could be brave I wish I could have wings to fly away But I am just a fish Swimming to survive Waiting for the moment to die.  less

the Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's musical life since 1873. the Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their Time for the joy of making music togethe...  morethe Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's musical life since 1873. the Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their Time for the joy of making music together. In addition to its concert programs, the Society works to further oratorio singing and provides young singers with the opportunity to advance their careers through the annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition.