"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.  

LaTUCS (La Trobe Uni Choral Society) is a non-auditioned choir open to all La Trobe students and staff (and other interested members of the community). We rehearse at the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia on Wednesday nights from...  moreLaTUCS (La Trobe Uni Choral Society) is a non-auditioned choir open to all La Trobe students and staff (and other interested members of the community). We rehearse at the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Our objectives are to rehearse and perform choral music, to participate in InterVarsity Choral Festivals and to do whatever else seems relevant. The Society is a non-auditioned choir, but it has been suggested that we could have a small, auditioned group within the society (perhaps called "Graduate Singers" or such like). Another possibility is that we could sing at graduation ceremonies in Union Hall. Another possibility is a joint concert with another UCS. And what sort of music should we sing? Madrigals? Handel's Messiah? COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY!  less

Phoenix Chorale Christopher Gabbitas, Artistic Director Composer: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Text: WH Auden (1907-1973) Performed at 'unCLOUDED day', a concert to celebrate the return of live choral music following the Covid-19 pandemic. Solo...  morePhoenix Chorale Christopher Gabbitas, Artistic Director Composer: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Text: WH Auden (1907-1973) Performed at 'unCLOUDED day', a concert to celebrate the return of live choral music following the Covid-19 pandemic. Soloists: Lies’l Hill, soprano Nina Garguilo, soprano Julia Powers, alto Thomas Strawser, tenor Christopher Herrera, bass Learn more about Phoenix Chorale at https://www.phoenixChorale.org If you like our music, please Subscribe! Video Direction: Andrew Staples Sound Engineering: Sound Mirror I In a garden shady this holy lady With reverent cadence and subtle psalm, Like a black swan as death came on Poured forth her song in perfect calm: And by ocean's margin this innocent virgin Constructed an organ to enlarge her prayer, And notes tremendous from her great engine Thundered out on the Roman air. Blonde Aphrodite rose up excited, Moved to delight by the melody, White as an orchid she rode quite naked In an oyster shell on top of the ...    less

Academy Of Voices is a young adult chamber choir based in Minneapolis, MN formed by graduates of the prominent midwest Collegiate choral programs. Since 2012 the group has been performed multiple concerts including a performance on the MPR stage at the Mi...  moreAcademy Of Voices is a young adult chamber choir based in Minneapolis, MN formed by graduates of the prominent midwest Collegiate choral programs. Since 2012 the group has been performed multiple concerts including a performance on the MPR stage at the Minnesota State Fair, The Schubert Club featuring music by Minnesota composer Edie Hill, and featured on MPR's Regional Spotlight. The name Academy of Voices expresses our commitment to a life of learning and our advocacy for the continuation of the arts in young people’s lives. For More Information check out our website below!  less

Requiem aeternam opening movement as perfromed at its premiere by Clarke Collegiate choirs Dubuque Iowa USA

Gloria Dei Chorale, Mobile, AL Louis F. Daniel, Director "O Great Mystery" by Louis F. Daniel, All Rights Reserved

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