III Sagayán (Pre-Battle Ceremony) from Mangá Pakalagián (Ceremonies) Composer (Music and Text) - (Nilo Alcala) Maguindanaon translation - Danongan Danny Kalanduyan Philippine Madrigal Singers (Mark Anthony Carpio, choirmaster) performed at the 201...  moreIII Sagayán (Pre-Battle Ceremony) from Mangá Pakalagián (Ceremonies) Composer (Music and Text) - (Nilo Alcala) Maguindanaon translation - Danongan Danny Kalanduyan Philippine Madrigal Singers (Mark Anthony Carpio, choirmaster) performed at the 2017 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing EGP 2017, Tolosa, Spain - - - - - - - - - - Composer's notes on MANGA PAKALAGIAN*) (*Manga Pakalagian - was commissioned and premiered by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Grant Gershon at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Nov. 15, 2015) I grew up in the Philippines where culture is as colorful and diverse as the number of its islands — all 7,107 of it. A quick Google search of “Philippine History” will give you a peak at our rich history of pre-colonial kingdoms (rajahnates, sultanates, etc.) which began to rise about 900 AD. Prior to Christianization of the Central and Northern parts, and even prior to the Islamization of the Southern parts of the country — these Philippine kingdoms shared with its neighbori...    less

Filmed by BBC Look North and broadcast on Dec 23rd 2010, this is choir with Director Sally Brown singing Ysaye Barnwell's wonderful song. With thanks to the BBC team.

performed by RJC High School Singers SSA section Richard Janzen, director Audrey Falk Janzen, piano Video by Craig Bauman Audio by Vijadon (Brandon Janzen) Sheet Music info at https://www.ictus.ca Filmed in Marysburg Assumption Church, Marysburg, Sa...  moreperformed by RJC High School Singers SSA section Richard Janzen, director Audrey Falk Janzen, piano Video by Craig Bauman Audio by Vijadon (Brandon Janzen) Sheet Music info at https://www.ictus.ca Filmed in Marysburg Assumption Church, Marysburg, Saskatchewan, Canada  

John A. Ferguson High School Falcon Singers Ryan Ellis, conductor // Sydney Guillaume, piano World Premiere - Carnegie Hall - March 9, 2014 - - - See score at: http://sydneyguillaumeMusic.com/portfolio-items/nou-se-limye/ - - - Text by: Gabr...  moreJohn A. Ferguson High School Falcon Singers Ryan Ellis, conductor // Sydney Guillaume, piano World Premiere - Carnegie Hall - March 9, 2014 - - - See score at: http://sydneyguillaumeMusic.com/portfolio-items/nou-se-limye/ - - - Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --Nou Se Limyè-- (We Are the Light) Children of light, do not stay in the dark; Truth and Love are stronger than the law. From the beginning of time the word was spoken: Darkness and evil had invaded the earth; Everything was functioning in reverse. the Lord decided to put order in disorder. "the Lord said, let there be light: and there was light" Light in the universe, light in the depths of our hearts. So many good things in the beautiful flame of this light: Awareness, development, Understanding and compassion, Truth and dignity, Wisdom and justice, Liberty and hope, Love and happiness. Children of light, do not stay in the dark. We must shine for all the earth. We must shine in all darkness. We must shine, we ...    less

PSALM 1 for SATB Chorus (divisi) by Stanley M. Hoffman (1998) Performed by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com) Music and Translation: © 1999 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. ...  morePSALM 1 for SATB Chorus (divisi) by Stanley M. Hoffman (1998) Performed by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com) Music and Translation: © 1999 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5367  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   … and there is a place in a choir somewhere for everybody.     Frank joined our choir a while back. He hadn’t sung for ages, bu...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Kirsten left a comment on my post How to be a good choir member.   photo by Brandon Cripps   She suggested that a good choir member s...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader.     Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...

Girls from 14-24 with exceptional voices from the Southern Gauteng region are welcome to audition and join the choir.

Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, performed with the Learners Orchestra. Music Director: Apollo Wong Other parts of Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna: 1. Introit: https://youtu.be/T8vjvc1WQaE 2. In Te Domine Speravi: https://youtu.be/EB4lRuC5TqA 3. O Nata ...  moreLux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, performed with the Learners Orchestra. Music Director: Apollo Wong Other parts of Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna: 1. Introit: https://youtu.be/T8vjvc1WQaE 2. In Te Domine Speravi: https://youtu.be/EB4lRuC5TqA 3. O Nata Lux: https://youtu.be/C130LGrzj-I 4. Veni Sancte Spiritus: https://youtu.be/Vri6FG8fZIg 5. Agnus Dei: https://youtu.be/uCmD4P3Liy0