Christmas concert December 2022

"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C...  more"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” The composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. The piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen". THE COMPOSER: Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “The CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” In that concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 choirs, including two invited guest high school choirs. Known for compositions such as John...    less

"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/traile...  more"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/trailer URL is found below) This performance of Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas" is from that session, following a rendition in which the composer joined the choir and improvised an accompaniment (URL below). In this video the choir sings the piece in its published (unaccompanied) version. One behind-the-scenes comment: On the last page of the piece, when the first melodic material occurs again - Ola, who was sitting in the hall, asked half the choir to hum while the other half sang to create a more ethereal effect. The CWU Chamber Choir also has recorded videos of the music of Monteverdi, Muehleisen, Singh, Victoria, and Rautavaara on YouTube Gjeilo "In the Moment" teaser/trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvEgQl57b0 "Ubi Caritas" (with the composer ...    less

Live recording of "Iny Hono Izy Ravorona", a well-known lullaby from the Central area of Madagascar, rearranged by ICanto Vocal Ensemble and premiered on December 2019 during the choir's concert. Iny hono izy ravorom-bazaha, Ento manaraka anao any a...  moreLive recording of "Iny Hono Izy Ravorona", a well-known lullaby from the Central area of Madagascar, rearranged by ICanto Vocal Ensemble and premiered on December 2019 during the choir's concert. Iny hono izy ravorom-bazaha, Ento manaraka anao any an-tsaha. Ento misidina ambony, Rehefa mangina havereno ...  

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. The recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. The video includes subtitles. The choir has ...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. The recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. The video includes subtitles. The choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Claudio Monteverdi, Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., and Vijay Singh. Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

We're having a bit of fun at the end of the concert.

Just ordered one of these.  Can't wait to get it and wear it to my Chorus rehearsal..   Should raise a laugh or two!! You can get one from:   http://teespring.com/SingInTune (different styles of T shirt and hoodies also available...

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the first 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording takes place in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McI...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the first 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording takes place in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall.. The conclusion of the Sestina, sections 4-6, are found at this URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the final 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording was made in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McInty...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs the final 3 pieces in Claudio Monteverdi's Sestina. Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell' Amata. The recording was made in the superior acoustical environment at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall.. The first part of the Sestina, sections 1-3 are found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw The choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., Vijay Singh, and Thomás Luis da Victoria Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less