[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m having a tough time writing this blog post.   Colleen is bored by scragz   I didn’t sleep well last night, I’ve been...

Half of California’s school music programs have been canceled in the last eight years. This is removing an important tool for childhood development. Below, we will look at how singing helps brain development and how to pick up the slack where t...

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：以賽亞書九章6節 曲：George Frideric Handel韓德爾 巴洛克時期偉大的作曲家韓德爾（George Frederic Handel, 1685-1759），出生於德國，1712年赴英國發展，以歌劇創作佔有一席之地，然而1730年代歌劇熱潮漸衰，韓德爾遭逢劇院破產，加上身體中風、精神喪亂的危機，在他人生谷底，收到好友詹寧斯（Charles Jennens）寄來神劇《彌...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：以賽亞書九章6節 曲：George Frideric Handel韓德爾 巴洛克時期偉大的作曲家韓德爾（George Frederic Handel, 1685-1759），出生於德國，1712年赴英國發展，以歌劇創作佔有一席之地，然而1730年代歌劇熱潮漸衰，韓德爾遭逢劇院破產，加上身體中風、精神喪亂的危機，在他人生谷底，收到好友詹寧斯（Charles Jennens）寄來神劇《彌賽亞》文本，深受感動，遂在1741年完成了這部長達兩個半小時的巨作，首演大獲成功，也挽救了他的事業。 「彌賽亞」的意思是「救世主」，歌詞依聖經經文寫成，全劇以簡樸流暢的旋律、雄偉的氣勢、華麗的技巧、明亮的和聲交織而成，將人聲與器樂發展到極致，〈因有一嬰孩為我們而生〉是其中最具聖誕節慶氣氛的一首合唱曲，歌詞取自以賽亞書九章6節，四個聲部如爭豔般展現花腔技巧，四個重複段落層層堆疊，表現世人迎接救主降生的喜樂。 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. 因有一嬰孩為我們而生 有一子賜給我們 政權必擔在他的肩頭上 他名稱為 奇妙、策士、全能的上帝 永在的父、和平的君  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] I never sleep the night before running a singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m singing or conducti...

That Choir Carolsconducted by Craig Pikewith a reading of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”by special guest Nicole UnderhayFriday, December 21, 8pmSt. Patrick's Church - 141 McCaul St. (at Dundas St. W)Tickets: $...

Tantak Korala is a child-youth group from Mungia, which performs choral activities in addition to his musical training. The choir is composed by children between 7 to 18, all directed by their conductor, Asun Lopez. Although their trajectory is short they...  moreTantak Korala is a child-youth group from Mungia, which performs choral activities in addition to his musical training. The choir is composed by children between 7 to 18, all directed by their conductor, Asun Lopez. Although their trajectory is short they have much encouragement to learn and improve. In 2009, they federated in the Bizkaia´s Choir Federation (BAE) and so they did their first performance in public. Since then, they have decided to continue participing everywhere they can, because it enriches them in their musical konwledge. In 2010 they won the second prize in the National Contest of Carols of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. In 2012 they took part in Europa Cantat Festival, celebrated in Torino (Italy).  less

CVCC is devoted to cultivating transformative music experiences and education, instilling values of self-discipline and commitment while inspiring the artist within each child through the power of music. The voices of young singers are celebrated and nurt...  moreCVCC is devoted to cultivating transformative music experiences and education, instilling values of self-discipline and commitment while inspiring the artist within each child through the power of music. The voices of young singers are celebrated and nurtured through a musicianship and vocal training program that includes reading and writing rhythms, interval recognition, diction, tone and vowel formation in a positive and fun choral setting. Serving ages 5–14, the program fosters the pride of accomplishment and joy of participation, producing the next generation of musicians, singers, and music lovers in the community.  less

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust ever child like, no cares could destroy, be there at out waking, and give us we pray, your bliss in our hearts Lord, at the break of the day, Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose str...  moreLord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust ever child like, no cares could destroy, be there at out waking, and give us we pray, your bliss in our hearts Lord, at the break of the day, Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at, the plane and the lathe, be there at our labors, and give us we pray, your strength in our hearts Lord, at the noon of the day, Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing, and give us we pray, your love in our hearts Lord, at the eve of the day.  less

“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating...  more“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating the sound of the wind, and then sings directly to the wind, describing the many things the wind does while questioning just who or what the wind is. The piece, inspired by Kodály’s philosophy, develops a folk-like melody in a modern context. The rhythmic piano accompaniment keeps the piece bouncing brightly until its exciting conclusion. Premiere performance by the 2016 OAKE National Children's Choir, Elizabeth Núñez, director. The Wind by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass— O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you...    less

Slumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that...  moreSlumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that throng thy coming day. Sleep, little heart! There is no place in Slumberland for tears: Life soon enough will bring its chilling fears And sorrows that will dim the after years. Sleep, little heart! II Ah, little eyes Dead blossoms of a springtime long ago, That life's storm crushed and left to lie below The benediction of the falling snow! Sleep, little heart That ceased so long ago its frantic beat! The years that come and go with silent feet Have naught to tell save this — that rest is sweet. Sleep, little heart. http://www.choirplace.com/profile/Nathaniel Matthew Curtis https://choraltracks.com/  less