Originally published on themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2014/10/06/vampires-a-very-scary-musical-journey-blahhhhhh/ October 6, 2014 As my dog Rowie and I walk through our neighbourhood, I notice Halloween decorations beginning to...

the Collegium Vocale HARMONIA MUNDI it has been born in September 1999. End dall' beginning of its activity, the group has realized many concerts that have obtained appreciations and consents of public and critic. In December 2001 the Collegium Vowel e' s...  morethe Collegium Vocale HARMONIA MUNDI it has been born in September 1999. End dall' beginning of its activity, the group has realized many concerts that have obtained appreciations and consents of public and critic. In December 2001 the Collegium Vowel e' state invited express from the International Foundation Giovanni Pierluigi from Palestrina, to hold Concerts in Rome and the Cathedral Church of Palestrina where the " PRINCEPS MUSICAE" he was Master of Nail head. In the 2003 è' chosen state in order to participate to two Masterclass held in the July to Varese and November to Florence with sestetto the more famous English vowel the world, “the King' s Singers”, deepening with Stephen Connolly, David Hurley and Paul Phoenix, techniques of interpretation, dizione and of vocalità. From september 2006, the Collegium Harmonia Mundi Vowel has assumed l' it puts into effect them connotation: it is constituted from seven elements, which have undertaken a formative distance technical-vowel of “professional” type...    less

This chorus is well-known for everyone who ever sang in the MEPhI Male Choir, since from the beginning of the choir (in 1956) it has always been among the first pieces for the choir newcomers (along with Chorus of Men from "the Demon" and Gaudeamus). ...  moreThis chorus is well-known for everyone who ever sang in the MEPhI Male Choir, since from the beginning of the choir (in 1956) it has always been among the first pieces for the choir newcomers (along with Chorus of Men from "the Demon" and Gaudeamus). This tradition caused another one: in the end of each choir's anniversary concert, all the former choristers being present among the audience come to the stage and sing these famous choruses together with the main part of the choir. May 22, 2007, Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, 50th anniversary of the choir  less

the SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic progra...  morethe SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic program. the Choir is conducted and creatively inspired by its Artistic Director and Conductor Alicja Szeluga, an educator and choral music aficionado. the Vocal Coach Marzena Michałowska, and accompanying pianist Czesław Łynsza, as well as percussionist Beata Polak complete the musical team. the SKOWRONKI Girls Choir also has programs for younger groups. the ensemble is consists of 140 girls aged between 6 and 22. the singers of the choir are secondary school students as well as students from universities of Poznań. the group’s repertoire rediscovers and promotes works of various composers from different periods as well as performs pieces commissioned especially for the choir. the Choir has taken part in festivals and choral workshops in Wrocław, Poland (Wratislav...    less

In Hora Sexta walks the aisle at the beginning of our last concert, performing the ancient cantus firmus L'homme armé, the base of so many masses by Dufay, Josquin Desprez and the Spanish composer Juan de Anchieta, to whom we dedicated this monographic co...  moreIn Hora Sexta walks the aisle at the beginning of our last concert, performing the ancient cantus firmus L'homme armé, the base of so many masses by Dufay, Josquin Desprez and the Spanish composer Juan de Anchieta, to whom we dedicated this monographic concert. L'homme, l'homme, l'homme armé, L'homme armé L'homme armé doibt on doubter, doibt on doubter. On a fait partout crier, Que chascun se viengne armer D'un haubregon de fer.  

When I wrote Galaxies I thought "No matter how far away we are, each person is like a star that shines and gives warmth to those who love and value. It is like a galaxy where each star, although separated by thousands of light years, is part of a communit...

the Munting Himig Chorale (MHC) had its humble beginning way back on the fifth day of January, year 2005 and started with not more than 15 members. It was originally formed by Ben Camaso as JCSV Chorale, a name patterned in accordance to the Jaime Cardina...  morethe Munting Himig Chorale (MHC) had its humble beginning way back on the fifth day of January, year 2005 and started with not more than 15 members. It was originally formed by Ben Camaso as JCSV Chorale, a name patterned in accordance to the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village Community, which in that time was newly constructed, located at Punta. Sta. Ana, Manila, where the parish is situated. Before, they compose of only girls, singing melody of the songs of the Holy Mass. A year passed, Virgilio Deloso handled the choir, and divided the girls into two voices, the Sopranos and Altos. It was not so long that the group acquired male participants filling up all the voice sections of a chorale. Shortly after, JCSV Chorale was then disbanded to give rise to what they now call the Munting Himig Chorale, having more than 20 god-endearing and angelic-voiced youth of Punta. Virgilio deloso still, with Sammy Viado currently act as their choirmasters, lead the group into one that is geared, and not constricted to, singing and g...    less

Jakarta Festival Chorus (JFC) was initially the Chamber Choir founded by Indra Lazuardi; whose members were the sacred music lovers of Gereja Santapan Rohani Indonesia, Jakarta (the Bread of Life Church of Indonesia). Since the beginning, Rev. Lee Chong M...  moreJakarta Festival Chorus (JFC) was initially the Chamber Choir founded by Indra Lazuardi; whose members were the sacred music lovers of Gereja Santapan Rohani Indonesia, Jakarta (the Bread of Life Church of Indonesia). Since the beginning, Rev. Lee Chong Min – a reverend as well as a professor of the School of Church Music, Singapore Bible College – has been appointed to be the choir master of the Chamber Choir. In 1997, the choir name was changed to Jakarta Festival Chorus in order to reach out more participants from evangelical churches in Jakarta. Jakarta Festival Chorus is currently under the Music Department of the Communion of Chinese Churches in Indonesia (PGTI). the members now are choristers and sacred music lovers from different churches in Jakarta. For these past ten years, JFC has dedicated itself to regularly perform some great classical works from the famous composers, such as, the Messiah – Handel (2000), the Creation – Haydn (2003), Elijah – F. Mendelssohn (2004), Psalm 95 & Hymn of Prai...    less

Quorista's 1st Concert "Initium Novum - A new beginning" Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Hillsborough Village, Muntinlupa City. November 24 and 25 2017 Cantate Domino Josu Elberdin Choirmaster: Ronnie Abarquez FB Page: https://www.fac...  moreQuorista's 1st Concert "Initium Novum - A new beginning" Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Hillsborough Village, Muntinlupa City. November 24 and 25 2017 Cantate Domino Josu Elberdin Choirmaster: Ronnie Abarquez FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Quorista/ For bookings and Inquiries email us: quorista@gmail.com  

[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...