Pacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in...  morePacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. "The First Noel" may also be heard on the Chorale's recording "Christmas Time is Here." http://www.pacificChorale.org/recordings/?id=400 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-time-is-here/id474839397?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HDZK46/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1319668738&sr=1-1 "The First Noel" © 2004 by John Alexander. Used by permission. Concert photos by Stan Sholik Photography and Brite Ideas Lighting. http://www.stansholik.com http://www.briteideaslighting.com Stock photos courtesy of iStockphoto. http://www.istockphoto.com © & ® 2005 Pacific Chorale  less

"A Palette to Paint Us as We Are" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text by Geral Rich. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir ...  more"A Palette to Paint Us as We Are" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text by Geral Rich. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Give us a palette to paint us as we are. Enough of black and white, yellow and red, Those false colors that sham at fact. Coffee chocolate, and cafe au lait Ivoried-saffron and saffroned-ivory, Bronze and brass, copper and rose gold, Tea and pale butter, golden almond, Infinite varieties of browns and tans, Pale rose, pink, and soft rose cream, Mahogany, oak, cedar, and champagne. These are the colors of people I see, Not black and white, not yellow and red. Those false colors no longer will do. Give us a palette to paint us true.  less

City Choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in Choral singing. We aim to be a "A Choir of Note" in New Zealand. As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale Choral works, the choir st...  moreCity Choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in Choral singing. We aim to be a "A Choir of Note" in New Zealand. As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale Choral works, the choir strives for the highest standards in performing the classics of the repertoire, such as Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Messiah, the Beethoven Ninth and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. In addition, the choir has performed major new compositions by New Zealand composers, such as Missa Pacifica by David Hamilton in 2006, and John Drummond’s The Journey Home in 2012. For its 125th anniversary the choir commissioned a new work from Malcolm (Jack) Speirs: Cantico del Sole, and for its 150th anniversary celebrations the choir commissioned a new work from Christopher Marshall: For What Can Be More Beautiful?. The Choir provides a forum for young, aspiring soloists and welcomes opportunities to perform with other choirs, such as the Inve...    less

The Luton Choral Society, started from an idea in 1866, was eventually founded in 1870, giving its first performance in 1871. Today, the Society has over 50 members, mostly drawn from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, performing works from both the trad...  moreThe Luton Choral Society, started from an idea in 1866, was eventually founded in 1870, giving its first performance in 1871. Today, the Society has over 50 members, mostly drawn from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, performing works from both the traditional repertoire and also from more contemporary composers. The Luton Choral Society is registered by the Charity Commissioners (Reg. No. 290450) and is affiliated to Making Music Eastern Region which represents, supports and promotes amateur vocal and instrumental groups and music clubs throughout the United Kingdom.  less

AcademicChoir of the National radio company of Ukraine is one of the most authoritative Choral collectives of Ukraine. It was founded in 1932 and belongs to major Choral tradition with a great history and universal repertoire. Glorious history of the Cho...  moreAcademicChoir of the National radio company of Ukraine is one of the most authoritative Choral collectives of Ukraine. It was founded in 1932 and belongs to major Choral tradition with a great history and universal repertoire. Glorious history of the Choir is connected with the names of the most prominent Ukrainian Choral bandleaders of ХХ-ХХІ centuries, such as G.Taranova, O.Min'kivskyi, V. Min'ko, Y.Taranchenko, G.Kulyaba, V. Mal'cev, P.Muravskyi, V.Skoromnyi. Because of high-level artistic traditions and many professional performances, Choir became a treasure of independent Ukraine. At the present time Yuliya Tkach is an artistic director and main bandleader of the Academic choir of Ukrainian radio. For over 80 years, Choir has created a unique records collection, which is considered to be the «Gold fund» of Ukraine. This collection includes the works of the world-known composers: V. Mozard, L. Beethoven, G. Verdi, J.Brams, P. Tchaikovsky, S. Rachmaninov, D. Shostakovich, B. Lyatoshynskiy, D. Bortnyanskiy, ...    less

"Today, this spring", No. 1 from "Today, This Spring" by Libby Larsen. Text by Janice Kimes. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of th...  more"Today, this spring", No. 1 from "Today, This Spring" by Libby Larsen. Text by Janice Kimes. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Today, this spring Is time for walking on the soft earth In sounds that sweeten the air And reach beyond the long dark sleep; For sun to warm the cheek, And quicken breath; A time to shed the griefs That brown the spirit of beginning; To trust the restless energy Demanding space and speak of life, My own, which recreates itself in you.  less

55th Annual Winter Concert - "Christmas Ornaments" December 21, 2014 Classic Choral Society & The Hudson Valley String Quartet Artistic Director: Janiece Kohler Gabriel's Oboe Music by Ennio Morricone Arranged by Craig Hella Johnson Jeanne F...  more55th Annual Winter Concert - "Christmas Ornaments" December 21, 2014 Classic Choral Society & The Hudson Valley String Quartet Artistic Director: Janiece Kohler Gabriel's Oboe Music by Ennio Morricone Arranged by Craig Hella Johnson Jeanne Fox, cello Molly Raum, oboe This performance is licensed by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Location: Blooming Grove United Church of Christ 8 Old Dominion Rd. Blooming Grove, NY 10914 Please like us on facebook. Thank you! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Classic-Choral-Society/184763761538974 Visit our website for future performances: http://www.classicChoralsociety.org/ We are a mixed chorus SATB accompanied by piano, brass or orchestra. This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to hear a professional quality performance at no cost/donation. Please invite your family and friends. Videography - Patrick Maney  less

VOX Cape Town, the city’s most innovative Choral collective, spans musical history in its focus on a cappella works, oratorios and local compositions to enrich the musical life of Cape Town. VOX intends to invigorate local Choral music through imaginative...  moreVOX Cape Town, the city’s most innovative Choral collective, spans musical history in its focus on a cappella works, oratorios and local compositions to enrich the musical life of Cape Town. VOX intends to invigorate local Choral music through imaginative programming and staging to create intimate, immersive sensory experiences.  

"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a Choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matt...  more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a Choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (Choraltracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!" Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

The Wellensian Consort perform John Rutter's 'Choral Fanfare' in the Choir of the Year Grand Final 2010.