"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington...  more"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus, joining the Choir in recording 4 of his pieces. This performance is from that session. the other pieces were "Sanctus" for a cappella Choir, and "Luminous Night of the Soul", accompanied by the composer at the piano and joined by the Kairos Quartet -- the resident faculty string quartet at CWU. the final piece, "Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages", was recorded both in an unaccompanied rendition (how it is written and published) and in a version with Mr. Gjeilo improvising an accompaniment to the Choir. This was Ola's second time on CWU's campus. His first visit was in the spring of 2011 and yielded 5 videos of his music, a wide-ranging interview with the composer and other bonus material. It resulted in a DVD entitled "In the M...    less

the Huntington University Concert Choir features 16 to 36 Members – all who go through an audition process for selection in this on-campus mixed Choir group.

《Waiting For You Until Dawn》等你到天明 Composed by QU Xi-xian 瞿希賢 謠動地球村 Sing Around the World (國家音樂廳) Conductor: Meng-Hsien PENG 彭孟賢 Performance: Müller Chamber Choir 木樓合唱團 Performed at National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan June 2014 Facebook: htt...  more《Waiting For You Until Dawn》等你到天明 Composed by QU Xi-xian 瞿希賢 謠動地球村 Sing Around the World (國家音樂廳) Conductor: Meng-Hsien PENG 彭孟賢 Performance: Müller Chamber Choir 木樓合唱團 Performed at National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan June 2014 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mullertaiwan Website: http://www.muller.org.tw/  

“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT the WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. the text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

[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...

Crepusculum, directed and founded by Alexandra Schwinn, is a sacred music Chamber Choir based in Boston, MA. the professional Choir performs in Boston and New York with a unique group of singers from all over the country. the group is made up entirely of ...  moreCrepusculum, directed and founded by Alexandra Schwinn, is a sacred music Chamber Choir based in Boston, MA. the professional Choir performs in Boston and New York with a unique group of singers from all over the country. the group is made up entirely of students at Berklee College of Music. the name, Crepusculum, is the Latin word for twilight, or the perfect blending of light and dark (voices).  

Performance with Lily String Quartet at Scarboro United Church, February 27, 2011.

Endora is a Chamber Choir founded in september 2010. Endora is the Hebrew word for fountain. A fountain wher in this case the musical joy starts to spray it's joyful notes. the love for music and the willingness to reach a good Choir sound is the start...  moreEndora is a Chamber Choir founded in september 2010. Endora is the Hebrew word for fountain. A fountain wher in this case the musical joy starts to spray it's joyful notes. the love for music and the willingness to reach a good Choir sound is the starting point of this ambitious group of amateur singers. the Choir Members originate from different kind of choral background (close harmony, church Choir and oratorium Choir). Endora consists of 8 sopranos, 8 altos, 5 tenors and 5 basses.  

Pacifica Singers, November 2012 MPEG Vespers St James Anglican Church, Vancouver BC Conductor: Kevin Zakresky (www.kevinzakresky.ca) Film by Phil Jack (www.philmetaljacket.com)