The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s Choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s Choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

Wedding Recessional last Feb. 8, 2014.

"A Rose in the Deeps of My Heart" sung by the Arkansas State Univ. Concert Choir, conducted by the composer.

ex-semble The female Choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's Choir wit...  moreex-semble The female Choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's Choir with voice training and also personal formation, ex-semble works mainly with a-cappella literature of all epoches. From the beginning on, ex-semble has regularly given concerts in Germany as well as in foreign countries. ex-semble's current highlights: Concerts and recordings for radio and television with Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and Südwestrundfunk (SWR) 1998: Production of the first a-cappella CD Leis' rauscht die Nacht 2000: Gold medal at the International Choir Competition Riva del Garda 2003: Special concerts during the Deutsches Chorfest in Berlin upon an invitation from the Deutscher Chorverband; for example at the Philharmonic Hall in Berlin 2004: Gold medal and category winner of the national Choir festival in Lindenholzhausen; Chri...    less

Contest performance at the International Festival of Choral and Folklore Music "SLOVAKIA CANTAT". Bratislava, Slovakia, 2013.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

At concert "Flying in Harmoni" (mupel Jakbar) 23rd of August 2014

Tre havsvisioner (1956) "Havet" by Gösta Nystrœm (1890-1966) Performed by The Esoterics March 9, 2014 Holy Rosary Catholic Church O tillflykt, säkra ro! Hur själen än har tröttnat, du ständigt dock, o hav, i härlighet är nytt.\ Hur månget hjärt...  moreTre havsvisioner (1956) "Havet" by Gösta Nystrœm (1890-1966) Performed by The Esoterics March 9, 2014 Holy Rosary Catholic Church O tillflykt, säkra ro! Hur själen än har tröttnat, du ständigt dock, o hav, i härlighet är nytt.\ Hur månget hjärta glömt vid denna djupa syn, hur mången själ har stillnat! O mänsklighetens ädle, tankens och sångens väldige, ha mättat sina själar; O heliga, av dina brus som sjunga i morgonbrus ur Tebes Pindaros, och mörkna med Psaltaren till väldigt aftonbrus! ~Vilhelm Ekelund Translation: O refuge, safe and calm! How my soul is already tired, yet you are constant, o sea, in your glory anew. How many hearts have forgotten in the presence of your depths, how many souls have quieted! O humankind's most noble one, mightiest one of thought and song, who has filled our souls, O holy one, they sing of your swells from the morning waves of Pindar's Thebes, and grow darker through the Psalms to the mighty surges of evening...    less

1,403 Students from the State of Wisconsin singing "I Have Had Singing" by Zachary J. Moore. Words inspired by Fred Mitchel. Sheet Music available with MusicSpoke Film Edited/Produced by: Zachary J. Moore Thank you to all the students and direct...  more1,403 Students from the State of Wisconsin singing "I Have Had Singing" by Zachary J. Moore. Words inspired by Fred Mitchel. Sheet Music available with MusicSpoke Film Edited/Produced by: Zachary J. Moore Thank you to all the students and directors who participated in this project.  

Canción “Teresica Hermana” (Anónimo Renacentista), interpretada por el Coro Intermezzo de Costa Rica, en la competencia de Coro Mixto Llangollen 2014. El Coro Intermezzo obtuvo el Segundo Lugar en dicha Categoría. _________________ Song "Teresica Sist...  moreCanción “Teresica Hermana” (Anónimo Renacentista), interpretada por el Coro Intermezzo de Costa Rica, en la competencia de Coro Mixto Llangollen 2014. El Coro Intermezzo obtuvo el Segundo Lugar en dicha Categoría. _________________ Song "Teresica Sister" (Anonymous Renaissance), played by the Intermezzo Choir from Costa Rica, in the Mixed Choir competition Llangollen 2014 Intermezzo Choir won Second place in this category. ____________ Integrantes: Director: David Ramírez. Sopranos: Gabriela Álvarez Alcázar, Andrea Arce Montero, María Jesús Garro Brenes, Nayurith Quirós Soto, Karen Robles Murillo, Lineth Vargas Elizondo. Contraltos: Kathryn Álvarez Rodríguez, Ruth Ariza Yannarella, Eyda Carolina López Rodríguez, Andrea Loría Herrera, Nicole Ramírez Benavides, Carolina Umaña Segura. Tenores: Gilberth Aquino Rodríguez, Albin Delgado Torres, Luis Diego Gómez Quesada, Randall González González, Jorge Madrigal Gómez, Josué Ramírez Palmer, Fabián Vargas Castillo. Bajos: Gabriel Alvarado Villal...    less