[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

The CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northwestern US and beyond. “Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”, “My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent” are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Ch...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northwestern US and beyond. “Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”, “My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent” are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Choir appearances. Since 2006, when Gary Weidenaar took the baton, the choir has received invitations to appear at four state & regional conferences: Meticulous attention is given to performing music of various periods or parts of the world in the style appropriate to that era or culture including adjustments of not only style but tone color also. Recent clinics with guests Chanticleer and Weston Noble have helped the choir grow and the Choir regularly premiers new works by composers.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   From my experience with choirs and Singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by The Failed Photographer ...

https://www.santiagoveros.site CANTALA, Lawrence University Women’s Choir perform the world premiere of "O Magnum Mysterium" by Santiago Veros live in concert on November 10, 2017 in Lawrence Memorial Chapel under the direction of Dr. Phillip A. Swan. ...  morehttps://www.santiagoveros.site CANTALA, Lawrence University Women’s Choir perform the world premiere of "O Magnum Mysterium" by Santiago Veros live in concert on November 10, 2017 in Lawrence Memorial Chapel under the direction of Dr. Phillip A. Swan. If you want to obtain the scores of this work, do not hesitate to contact the composer: just send me an email to contact@santiagoveros.site https://www.santiagoveros.site Singers: Emma Jones, Hannah Jones, Samantha Gibson, Sam Stone, Emily Richter, Amanda Karnatz, Emma Milton, Sarah Scofield, Sarah Elise, Caro Granner, Marissa Lake, Rehanna Rexroat, Amy Courter, Mary Grace Wagner, Bea McManus, Colleen Bur, Lily Greenfield, Katie Mueller, Lizzy Lynch, Eliana Calhoun, Erin Alanna, Lauren Turner, Lili Hull, Jamie Hammer, Marion Hermitanio, Theresa Gruber-Miller, Pari Singh, Susie Francy, Carly Pamela Beyer, Maren Dahl and Emmeline Sipe.  less

The Seton Hall University Chorus sings two beloved spirituals, introduced by 2021 Grammy Award winning soloist Kenneth Overton. Keep Your Lamps Arr. Andre Thomas Hush Somebody's Callin' My Name B. Dennard Kenneth Overton, Baritone Soloist Jas...  moreThe Seton Hall University Chorus sings two beloved spirituals, introduced by 2021 Grammy Award winning soloist Kenneth Overton. Keep Your Lamps Arr. Andre Thomas Hush Somebody's Callin' My Name B. Dennard Kenneth Overton, Baritone Soloist Jason C. Tramm, Director of Choral Activities Dec. 2020  

The University Chorale performs Ubi Caritas by Paul Mealor

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the kinds of Singing that I like (I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!).     Now I want to give...

The Malabon Concert Singers is a premiere concert ensemble based in Malabon City. Founded in May 2021 the group is composed of young adults and professionals who are residents of the city. Anchored in the belief of uplifting the appreciation of cho...  moreThe Malabon Concert Singers is a premiere concert ensemble based in Malabon City. Founded in May 2021 the group is composed of young adults and professionals who are residents of the city. Anchored in the belief of uplifting the appreciation of choral Singing and music in the community, it focuses in creating an environment of musical connoisseurship and in becoming Ambassadors of music from the city to the world. A wide array of repertoire includes classic to modern among others. It seeks to promote the appreciation of chorale music and chorale Singing in Malabon City. The group commits at serving God, Country, and Community. Among the choir's notable achievement includes: • Champion and Most Popular Video in the International Virtual Christmas Music Festival of the Soul Sounds Academy - Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 2021 • Participated at the Simbang Gabi Mass at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, December 24, 2021 • Champion, 5' Biñan National Choral Music Festival, February 3,...    less

The East Central University Chorale performing "Ubi Caritas" by Ola Gjeilo. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Mr Rudy Lupinski at the piano This Performance was recorded at the 2013 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention in the Holy Famil...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Ubi Caritas" by Ola Gjeilo. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Mr Rudy Lupinski at the piano This Performance was recorded at the 2013 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention in the Holy Family Cathedral. Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 17th, 2013