Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why choral music sounds so good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

Score (for the original higher voice setting) https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/3949102?aff_id=175705 Lotti's 6 part setting of the Crucifixus sung by the dwsChorale, transposed down for men's voices Crucifixus etiam pro nobis; sub Pontio Pilato...  moreScore (for the original higher voice setting) https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/3949102?aff_id=175705 Lotti's 6 part setting of the Crucifixus sung by the dwsChorale, transposed down for men's voices Crucifixus etiam pro nobis; sub Pontio Pilato passus et sepultus est. Translation He was crucified also for us, under Pontius Pilate he suffered and was buried.  

Mar. 14, 2015 Soloist: Tyler Teixeira Dancers: Nikyla Toews, Evan Hawkins, Ainsley Check, Walker Rambo, and Mikaela Hoeppner Percussion: Steven Webb and Adrian Pecold Choreography: Ainsley Check http://www.prairievoices.ca https://www.fa...  moreMar. 14, 2015 Soloist: Tyler Teixeira Dancers: Nikyla Toews, Evan Hawkins, Ainsley Check, Walker Rambo, and Mikaela Hoeppner Percussion: Steven Webb and Adrian Pecold Choreography: Ainsley Check http://www.prairievoices.ca https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices  

May 10, 2014 http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

I NEVER SAW Davide Riva’s beautiful acapella setting for four-part mixed voices is set to the beloved poem by Emily Dickinson. The composition is divided into two repeated sections. In the first section, the choral texture is homo-rhythmic and in the se...  moreI NEVER SAW Davide Riva’s beautiful acapella setting for four-part mixed voices is set to the beloved poem by Emily Dickinson. The composition is divided into two repeated sections. In the first section, the choral texture is homo-rhythmic and in the second section, the voices are set into a simple counterpoint. “I Never Saw” closes on the dominant chord creating a feeling of suspension that enhances the concept of faith expressed by Dickinson.  

Mar. 14, 2015 Accompanist: Steven Webb http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

Schola Cantorum Jubilate was founded in the year 2000. It is composed and directed by youths who though come from various sectors in society share the same passion….love for music. They venture into old and contemporary Music, going through each piece in ...  moreSchola Cantorum Jubilate was founded in the year 2000. It is composed and directed by youths who though come from various sectors in society share the same passion….love for music. They venture into old and contemporary Music, going through each piece in bits and pieces, in its history, in its interpretation, in its message! Their dedication and constant development, thanks to their musical direct or Marouska Attard, has helped them establish as one of the most renowned choirs in Malta. In fact, on ‘The Guardian’ of November 16th, 2010, one of their major productions was listed with the top ten events in Europe, alongside internationally renowned producers and productions. Schola Cantorum Jubilate specialises in the sacred polyphony though on looking at its curriculum vitæ, one finds the choir’s participation in various concerts, operas and tours concerned with secular music. Its repertoire includes pieces by great composers like Palestrina, Victoria, Purcell, Bach, Mozart and also contemporary ones like Per...    less

Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and closer to each other. Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what remains, and look forward to what's coming next...let praise and worship God.

Arta Sacred Music Festival April 9-12, Arta (Greece) Join us! For more information: antonis_ververis@yahoo.com