The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior ...  moreThe Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior to their Argentine tOur and performance at the 9th International World Choral Symposium. "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" was comissioned by and dedicated to the Salt Lake Vocal Artists and Brady Allred. Piano: Laurel Enke Across the Vast, Eternal Sky Weary I fly, Across the vast eternal sky, High in the heavens, Where awaits my destiny. Grey skies are thick'ning; Soon now my time will come, Time to return home 'Cross the vast eternal sky. When I was young I flew in the velvet night; Shining by day, a firebird bathed in light! Grey now my feathers, which once were red and gold; My destiny to soar up to the Sunlight! Sunlight shines on my face; This is my grace, to be Restored, born again, In flame! Do not despair that I a...    less

A short mix from Vocalocity concert, Auguest 2013, Israel: Want to know more? join Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vocalocity.project?ref_type=bookmark I wish - Stevie Wonder Change the World - Eric Clapton Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles What i...  moreA short mix from Vocalocity concert, Auguest 2013, Israel: Want to know more? join Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vocalocity.project?ref_type=bookmark I wish - Stevie Wonder Change the World - Eric Clapton Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles What is Hip - Tower of Power I was Brought to My Senses - Sting Hamakolet song - Kaveret (Israeli Band) Musical Director and Conductor - Kevin Fox House Conductor - Erez Tal  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach.   Pho...

Koleynu is a mixed-voice acappella choir based in Ra'anana, Israel. We come from all over the world, but gather together to celebrate the joy of sharing music.

First Published: Notthechurchlady 'Have Organ Shoes will Travel' by Kelly Galbraith   Of cOurse I’ll do it!’ I told maestro David Fallis. I remember the morning well, Sunday Dec 8, 2013 because it was the day after Ca...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

When all the World's Asleep, John Milne Sunday, December 3, 2017 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s...  morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’ For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ...    less

Premiere performance: Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Notre Dame de Namur University) (Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Daniel Cerutti) Palo Alto High School Concert Singers, Las Positas Community College Chamber Singers, and the California State University, ...  morePremiere performance: Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Notre Dame de Namur University) (Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Daniel Cerutti) Palo Alto High School Concert Singers, Las Positas Community College Chamber Singers, and the California State University, East Bay Choral Union (The East Bay Singers and Oratorio Society), Buddy James, conductor Palo Alto High School Concert Choir, Michael Najar, director Las Positas College Chamber Choir, Robert Lappa, director  

A rollicking tale of social expectations and aspirations from the brilliant creative duo Alan Gilbert (New York Philharmonic) and Doug Fitch (Giants Are Small), this humorous opera explores life in excess, all set in the imaginative world of the heroine p...