In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss the composit...  moreIn this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss the compositional process, including the philosophy she holds related to the "end product" for singers. Namely, the importance of the singers exploring their own communities and connections WHILE also exploring the music. We also bounce ideas back and forth related to composers having to be careful about "over refining" a composition, as well as the music world's attempt to balance goals of equity with the human need for each composer to be valued based on their OWN music and individual expression. You won't want to miss this conversation!If you enjoy this content, please consider supporting the show at http://www.patreon.com/Choralosophy for as little as 3$ a month AND receive subscriber only content there. Please support our sponsors by checking out these sites. Be su  less

Choral Society's Tribute to Norma HenfreyWitham Choral Society has chosen a work by J S Bach, his deeply moving St John Passion, for its concert in memory of Norma Henfrey on Saturday 31March at 7.00 p.m. at St Peter ad Vincula Church in Coggeshall. "Norm...

Resonance of Birralee is a Choral ensemble of young people aged 17-30 years who Collectively bring a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and musical leadership to the Voices of Birralee programme. Following on from the formation of a Birralee Tenth Annive...  moreResonance of Birralee is a Choral ensemble of young people aged 17-30 years who Collectively bring a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and musical leadership to the Voices of Birralee programme. Following on from the formation of a Birralee Tenth Anniversary Alumni Choir in 2005, Resonance of Birralee was formed under the leadership of Paul Holley. The young people involved represent a variety of professions and a significant number are tertiary students. They share a common love of singing and in many cases are accomplished musicians. One of their strengths as an ensemble is their expertise and appreciation of a broad range of music styles and their ability to adapt their programme to suit any event. In 2008 Resonance competed at the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria, where they won Gold and Silver medals in popular vocal and gospel categories. Resonance continues to be in demand at concerts and community and civic events. In addition to their own programs, they have recorded with the Queensland Pops Orch...    less

Madison Choral Project is a fully professional chamber choir of 16 - 20 voices. We perform largely a Capella works from the Renaissance to present day commissions.

Vokalni ansambl BREVIS/Vocal Ensemble Brevis dirigentica/conductor: dr. Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Institut za zborsku glazbu POLIFONIJA Osijek / Institute for Choral Music POLYPHONY Audio: Davor Dedić Video: Cinematic Video snimljen u Crkvi Sv. Kri...  moreVokalni ansambl BREVIS/Vocal Ensemble Brevis dirigentica/conductor: dr. Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Institut za zborsku glazbu POLIFONIJA Osijek / Institute for Choral Music POLYPHONY Audio: Davor Dedić Video: Cinematic Video snimljen u Crkvi Sv. Križa u Osijeku (Franjevački samostan u Tvrđi) Osijek, 2020. Snimanje videa podržali: Franjevački samostan u Osijeku, Grad Osijek i Osječko-baranjska županija.  

Go Forth on your journey, Movement 8 of Requiem aeternam by UK Composer Tim Knight

EVOKX, a portmanteau of the words ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit Choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a passion to inspire our audiences with Choral music that resonates...  moreEVOKX, a portmanteau of the words ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit Choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a passion to inspire our audiences with Choral music that resonates with the soul, and instill empathy and charity through community engagement and Choral performance. We stand strong in our pursuit for artistic excellence, and strive to nurture our singers’ love of Choral music by giving them an avenue to further pursue their interest in Choral singing. In evoking the senses, emotions, and memories through the music we make, we hope to bring meaning and purpose to the community at large, and stay steadfast to our fundamental belief that music can bring people from all walks of life together to do good.  less

The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has been hailed by San José Mercury News as “a Bay Area jewel,” stating that “there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear.” This group of multi...  moreThe Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has been hailed by San José Mercury News as “a Bay Area jewel,” stating that “there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear.” This group of multi-talented singers has earned an outstanding reputation for performing high-level Choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. The 54-voice ensemble has performed throughout the world in concert performances and Choral festivals to great acclaim. They are widely recognized for presenting and preserving great works of Choral literature from a wide range of traditions from around the world that express the region’s diversity. The group is equally committed to innovative and dramatic presentations, as well as promoting the Choral art through the premieres of new works by Stephen Schwartz, Richard Burchard, Eric William Barnum, and Joshua Shank, to name a few. Bachtrack.com described The Choral Project’s recent concert with ...    less

The Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality Choral ensemble. The choir has been a finalist in both the CBC Choral competition for amateur...  moreThe Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality Choral ensemble. The choir has been a finalist in both the CBC Choral competition for amateur choirs and the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, and participated in the non-competitive Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It has also been the guest choir at Saskatchewan Sings, and sang at the installation of Lynda Haverstock (a former member) as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. In 2010, the choir performed at Podium, the biennial conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, held in Saskatoon. The choir’s repertoire has been rich in variety since its establishment, and Canadian music has always been an important component of its programming. Perhaps best known for its annual Remembrance Day concert, the choir’s schedule is generally rounded out by a seasonal concert in December or January and on...    less

"Ave Maria del Soldato" ("The Soldier's Ave Maria") A Choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Excerpt from "Terre Calpestate" (music by Roberto Brisotto and Battista Pradal) Ensemble In Contrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live Recording 29/1...  more"Ave Maria del Soldato" ("The Soldier's Ave Maria") A Choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Excerpt from "Terre Calpestate" (music by Roberto Brisotto and Battista Pradal) Ensemble In Contrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live Recording 29/10/2017 COROVIVO Chiesa di San Francesco Cividale del Friuli (UD) ITALIA