From our 2014 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by guest vocalists Holly Ruth Gale (Assistant Professor of Music, ATU) and Adam Stanley (student, UCA). ~Premiere performance

The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning per...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing and creating a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour. Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, VOCES8 first achieved success in 2005, winning first prize at the International Choral Grand Prix in Gorizia, italy. Subsequently the group has performed widely in the UK, Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia. VOCES8’s career has developed both in the classical choral scene and the world of a cappella. In 2009, the group’s first commercial album, EVENSONG, was nominated for a CARA. The group’s most recent release, ACES HIGH, is a scintillating collection of VOCES8’s unique interpretations of jazz and pop favourites and theme tunes from the legendary James Bond movies and is on general release on the Signum Classics ...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Shades of Harmony is a Women's A cappella chorus based in Williamstown, NJ. We are also a member chorus of Sweet Adelines International. We enjoy sharing our love of singing in 4 part harmony with performances throughout the southern New Jersey area. We a...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Shades of Harmony is a Women's A cappella chorus based in Williamstown, NJ. We are also a member chorus of Sweet Adelines International. We enjoy sharing our love of singing in 4 part harmony with performances throughout the southern New Jersey area. We also attend and compete in the Sweet Adelines Region 19 convention annually. We welcome women of all ages (teens to seniors) and all vocal ranges to attend a rehearsal and find out what we're all about.  

Poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve c...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. www.latvianvoices.lv  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Female choir DZINTARS in the concert "Person through the cycle of year" on 3. 12. 2011. performs Latgalian folk song in arrangement of Latvian composer Ilona Rupaine "Moseņ` zeileit` viesti nesa". Artistic Director: Aira Birziņa Conductor: Krista Aude...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Female choir DZINTARS in the concert "Person through the cycle of year" on 3. 12. 2011. performs Latgalian folk song in arrangement of Latvian composer Ilona Rupaine "Moseņ` zeileit` viesti nesa". Artistic Director: Aira Birziņa Conductor: Krista Audere Choir master: Inguna Broka Vocal teacher: Aina Bajāre Follow us on twitter.com: @korisDZINTARS :)  

Coral Ensemble is a israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger and conductor: Tzvi Sherf The repertoire: a-cappella and accompanied arrangements of israeli and non israeli popular songs, jazz standards, gospel & spirituals, and...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Coral Ensemble is a israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger and conductor: Tzvi Sherf The repertoire: a-cappella and accompanied arrangements of israeli and non israeli popular songs, jazz standards, gospel & spirituals, and Jewish and international folklore. During its 25 years of activity, the ensemble has won several first prizes in choral competitions in israel and Europe, performed in many musical festivals and events, as well as TV sHows and radio programs. The ensemble collaborated with top israeli musicians such as Yoni Rechter, Alon Olearchik and many more. Coral Ensemble has released 3 albums: Coral Ensemble (1994), Troubdour (2010), At This Time (2017), and a recording of Tzvi Sherf's composition, based on 6 Hasidic Nigunim – Kachomer Beyad Hayotzer (As the Clay in the Potter's hand) (2019).  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Soloists: Vivek Thyagarajan (Sajda) / Tejaswy Mallela (Tere Naina) Vocal Percussion: Arindam Chakravartti Check us out at http://chaitown.org to learn more about us and pre-order our new CD!

A cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for choir is complemented by a jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including voc...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">A cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for choir is complemented by a jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including vocal improvisation by three soloists. This piece was featured on the concert program at Musikhögskolan Ingesund on 4 May 2014.  

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the Greater Auckland Chorus is an award winning, dynamic female performing group who specialise in 4 part harmony a cappella singing. Looking for pulse-pounding tempos or soulful ballads? You've come to the right place. ...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the Greater Auckland Chorus is an award winning, dynamic female performing group who specialise in 4 part harmony a cappella singing. Looking for pulse-pounding tempos or soulful ballads? You've come to the right place. Our repertoire spans all musical genres, from barbershop standards to jazz and Broadway musical standards through to Pop and Rock music from the likes of Queen, Michael Jackson and The Eurythmics. Whether you're looking for a place to sing with others, or searching for a dynamic chorus or quartet to perform at your next sHow or corporate event, GAC are the group for you. We are made up of around 60 women from all over Auckland, from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and occupations who come together to share a love of singing and performing. While singing at night, by day we have doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, a clinical psychologist, teachers, mums and more who all use their involvement with Greater Auckland Chorus as a crucial creative outlet. ...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Artistic Director Erick Lichte leads the men of Chor Leoni, pianist Ken Cormier, and violinist Cameron Wilson in this arrangement by K. Lee Scott of Fauré's beloved work. Recorded live at our March 23, 2013 Chor Leoni & Friends concert at the Chan Cent...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Artistic Director Erick Lichte leads the men of Chor Leoni, pianist Ken Cormier, and violinist Cameron Wilson in this arrangement by K. Lee Scott of Fauré's beloved work. Recorded live at our March 23, 2013 Chor Leoni & Friends concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC, Vancouver. This track is available on the choir's self-titled CD, Chor Leoni, and is also available on itunes http://bit.ly/buy_on_itunes