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

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...

We don’t have to choose between rigor and accessibility, and we don’t have to choose between evaluating something as “great” or “excellent” and valuing every rung of the music making skill ladder. music reading is a gre...

Founded by Shireen Abu-Khader in January 2002, Dozan wa Awtar music Establishment promotes Arabic choral music and creates unique performing arts projects through teaching, composing/arranging, recording, publishing and performing music as well as theatri...  moreFounded by Shireen Abu-Khader in January 2002, Dozan wa Awtar music Establishment promotes Arabic choral music and creates unique performing arts projects through teaching, composing/arranging, recording, publishing and performing music as well as theatrical productions in collaboration with local and international professional artists and talented youth. The heart of Dozan wa Awtar music Establishment is singing and community building. Major activities revolve around three groups: Dozan wa Awtar Singers, Dozan and Atfal Dozan. Dozan wa Awtar Singers is an innovative large community choir ranging from 40-60 singers that performs three main concerts a year. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of genres including classical, musical theater, Arabic and world music . Dozan is a chamber choir that experiments with New Arabic arrangements and other world music and specializes in smaller tailored performances as well as festivals and competitions. The last group is Atfal Dozan, Dozan wa Awtar’s children’s cho...    less

The only reason we have been turned down for anything was because we are too passionate and joyful! We are a true community choir that supports each other in life and our passion for singing.

Singing GOSPEL, CONTEMPORARY, world, OPERA, New WORKS, ROCK & MORE! LET'S GET LOUD! Join us for a weekend of amazing vocal workshops with Australia's finest choral conductors! Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director, Patrick Burns, Daniel Brinsmead, Nela T...

music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. When In Our music God Is Glorified 2. for the Beauty of the Earth 3. Prelude on Pisgah (Organ Solo) 4. “Happy and Blest Are They,” from St. Paul 5. T...  moremusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. When In Our music God Is Glorified 2. for the Beauty of the Earth 3. Prelude on Pisgah (Organ Solo) 4. “Happy and Blest Are They,” from St. Paul 5. The Greatest Battle of Life (Spoken Word) 6. Oh, Peter, Go Ring Them Bells 7. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

Bell'Arte Singers is a community-based ensemble of accomplished amateur singers, music educators who enjoy creating high quality music and sharing this music with others. The choir performs a mix of global and traditional choral repertoire, both classical...  moreBell'Arte Singers is a community-based ensemble of accomplished amateur singers, music educators who enjoy creating high quality music and sharing this music with others. The choir performs a mix of global and traditional choral repertoire, both classical and contemporary.