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What to do if you don’t have a ‘nice’ voice
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Many of us don’t like the sound of our Singing voice. Some people won’t even Sing in front of others because they don’t want to inf...
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Dark Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: St. John of the Cross
One dark night,
fired with love’s urgent longings
– ah, the sheer grace! –
I went out unseen,
my house being now all stilled.
In darkness, and secure,
by the secret l... less
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Luminous Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of the Cross
Long before music was sung by a choir,
Long before silver was shaped in the fire,
Long before poets inspired the heart,
You were the Spirit of... less
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The Songmen - Mr. Bojangles Luebeck 2011
The Songmen Sing Guy Lewis's arrangement of Mr. Bojangles in the Concert Hall at the Musikhochschule as part of the Schleswig-Holstein Musick Festival on 3rd August 2011.
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Wiltener Sängerknaben
The Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who Sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic directo... moreThe Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who Sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic director of the Wilten Boys' Choir.
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Mister Sandman (choral arrangement)
The 50s song Mister Sandman by Pat Ballard, which I arranged, on request, for our local choir. After a few concerts, I thought it would also be fun to Sing it all myself (multitracking), so here it is.
I have now published the score; see below
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Gloucester Guildhall Community Choir
Monika Murrell leads 3 community choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we Sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the char... moreMonika Murrell leads 3 community choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we Sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the charity Water Aid
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TAFELBERG MALE CHOIR
Small male choir with very enthusiastic members wanting to learn more .
We currently Sing acapella, but will be having an accompanist shortly which will make a huge difference in our standard of Singing. We welcome new members to join our ranks, and coac... moreSmall male choir with very enthusiastic members wanting to learn more .
We currently Sing acapella, but will be having an accompanist shortly which will make a huge difference in our standard of Singing. We welcome new members to join our ranks, and coach them continuously in for for them to love and enjoy music through Singing in harmony.
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Piccolo Lasso Choir - Danny Boy
Piccolo Lasso directed by Ite O'Donovan, is the junior section of The Lassus Scholars. In this clip they Sing "Danny Boy" on RTE, broadcast on Friday 14th March 2008