[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Fed up with the family slumped in front of the TV every Christmas and not communicating?     Then turn off the TV and start singing! Chris...

Scores Available at https://musicspoke.com/downloads/galaxias/ Music and Lyrics by Santiago Veros https://www.santiagoveros.site Lawrence University Concert choir is a choir conducted by Stephen Sieck. This version was recorded at the concert where S...  moreScores Available at https://musicspoke.com/downloads/galaxias/ Music and Lyrics by Santiago Veros https://www.santiagoveros.site Lawrence University Concert choir is a choir conducted by Stephen Sieck. This version was recorded at the concert where Santiago dedicated the performance in tribute to his uncle Omar Cano just a few hours after his departure from this world. Live in concert on October 11, 2022 in Lawrence Memorial Chapel under the direction of Santiago Veros. Galaxias We are all stars, we are to illuminate and be illuminated by those around us. This piece will always remain in my heart because it has been the result of the commission of very luminous people who have given me warmth while I was recovering from a hard setback of health. This work is the adventure of mutual support. We are lighting our way but the neighboring stars -those people who are our loved ones on any plane of existence- create and guide that way with more light than we are capable of perceiving. Lyrics And t...    less

Our version of Scotland's national anthem. Soloists: Mair Tyler and Cara Mannix Band: Jane Hamilton-Electric Violin aka Ruby, Steve Hamilton-Drums, Laurie Hamilton-Bass, Annie Smart-Piano

Gloria in Excelsis Deo - the song of the angels announcing Christ's birth - given here in a powerful version, simple and beautiful, for choir and saxophone by Norwegian composer Frøy Aagre. At times deeply meditative, at times sparkling with energy, this ...  moreGloria in Excelsis Deo - the song of the angels announcing Christ's birth - given here in a powerful version, simple and beautiful, for choir and saxophone by Norwegian composer Frøy Aagre. At times deeply meditative, at times sparkling with energy, this is a Gloria with roots in both the classical and jazz traditions. Frøy Aagre and the choir Schola Cantorum with their conductor Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl are all artists who make a point of trying to communicate directly with an audience. In this audio production from 2L, the listener seems to be among the players. This makes for a very special listening experience - you are captivated by the music's vitality and calm in Uranienborg Church, and by Frøy Aagre's expressive saxophone that provides the linear storytelling impetus to the music. 5.0 SURROUND + STEREO produced in DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition 352.8kHz/24bit) by Lindberg Lyd, Norway. Available as HiRes audio files from http://www.2L.no/shop http://itunes.apple.com/album/gloria-ep/id908344762 ht...    less

A recording of this new version of these fine words

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   “Great, a new song to learn.”   Photo by Michael Wu   “Oh, no, it’s in ‘foreign’. Help!”  ...

Cool choir Performs 'Make you Feel My Love' (based on the Adele version) by Bob Dylan at the Bella Concert Hall, Calgary Visit www.coolchoir.com for more information www.facebook.com/coolchoircanada Twitter @coolchoir

SATB version of the Benedictus which was recorded recently by The Priests and Bryn Terfel and Rhys Meirion. Recorded by an audience member (and used with permission) at Douai Abbey in April 2013. Conducted by David Crown. Organist, Chris Enston.

A moving version of SWEET by Manolo Da Rold. Sung by Matthew J. Curtis - ChoralTracks The piece is dedicated to the choir "La Stele"; Matteo Valbusa conductor. It is the first part of the triptych Sweet.

(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) How do we measure success? This, of course, is a lifelong question that stares us in the face every day. This article is far less philosophical, but does perhaps pose a way ...