Hello Choral Friends, Here's an important reminder for you. Don't forget that Anthony Silvestri and I have collaborated on many Pieces. This means that whenever you acquire one of my works, he receives funds that are crucial for his recovery. So, if ...

One of our newest Pieces. Well worth a listen... Come and hear it in full in the coming weeks. Dates here: http://albionchoir.org.uk/joomla/index.php/live

Barcarolle Choir and its Musical Director, ​Sam Evans, are delighted to announce their next performance in June 2019.The evening will propose a wide range of Pieces from a multitude of composers such as Chilcott, Verdi, D. Ellington, Webber, Berlioz, Bach...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Sing Up programme for schools was Set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

Hi Everyone, I'm Martin Gölles, a composer and conductor from Hungary. I'd like to perform one of my choir Pieces called "Autumn Air" with a virtual choir. Want to be apart of this project? Please check my blog: http://martingolles.blogspot.hu/...

In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering Pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five p...

In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering Pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five p...

Be sure to check out "Choosing Choral Repertoire" at http://choosingchoralrepertoire.blogspot.com/.  New Pieces and old favorites will be recommended for middle school, high school, and university/community choirs. 

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional Pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional Pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

Thank you for visiting www.portaraensemble.com. Here is a compilation of a few Pieces performed at our Winter 2010 Concert. Enjoy!