[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m going to fess up here: I’ve never really been in a Choir.     Choir of the Munich University of Applied Sciences by Mark Kam...

The Honolulu Chorale, established in 1966, is one of the oldest non-audition community choruses in the State of Hawaii. It's members represent the multi-ethnicity of Hawaii's population and include singers of Asian, Pacific, European and American backgrou...  moreThe Honolulu Chorale, established in 1966, is one of the oldest non-audition community choruses in the State of Hawaii. It's members represent the multi-ethnicity of Hawaii's population and include singers of Asian, Pacific, European and American backgrounds. Singers from all walks of life, ranging in age from teens to octogenarians make up the membership of the group. The Chorale presents two major concerts each year, in addition to sponsoring a Community Chorus Festival and performing at care facilities and retirement homes. In past years they toured Hawaii's neighboring Islands, Europe, Japan and China and are planning a trip to Ireland in the future. Membership in the Chorale is open to adult singers of the Oahu community.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I was asked if I would like to conduct an interview on my blog with a well-known singing group who had just released a new CD.   ...

"Kanpe La (Enough) describes the sense of despair and frustration we sometimes feel in looking out at the amount of violence within our society and the degree to which both sides continue to escalate and escalate... where is the end of that?" - Robert Isa...  more"Kanpe La (Enough) describes the sense of despair and frustration we sometimes feel in looking out at the amount of violence within our society and the degree to which both sides continue to escalate and escalate... where is the end of that?" - Robert Isaacs #KanpeLa - - - Cornell University Men's Glee Club Robert Isaacs, conductor Ithaca, NY - January 28, 2017. - - - See score at: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/kanpe-la  

East Central University Chorale performs Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo. 4/21/2014

Lee University's Choral Union performs this beautiful piece of music at their Homecoming Music Festival under the direction of Dr. Cameron LaBarr, accompanied by MaryBeth Wickes on the piano.

About the KCKCC Vocal Jazz Program: The KCKCC Vocal Jazz Program takes pride in performing professional-level vocal jazz ensemble literature. Our program has grown to 3 vocal jazz ensembles. The music we perform represents a crossover of the jazz and pop...  moreAbout the KCKCC Vocal Jazz Program: The KCKCC Vocal Jazz Program takes pride in performing professional-level vocal jazz ensemble literature. Our program has grown to 3 vocal jazz ensembles. The music we perform represents a crossover of the jazz and popular music idioms. The students in the KCKCC VJ program learn Jazz Education through a variety of methods. First of all, each of these students take private vocal jazz coachings weekly. They also perform music by professional vocal ensembles, arrangements by well-known vocal jazz educators, and learn jazz and popular music standards (both through the ensemble and in private coachings).  less

Piano music for Choir? Why not! Written originally for solo vocalist, I turned this into an SATB choral tongue-twister--a Cappella--and then added a piano part, which was further orchestrated for Choirs performing with orchestra during the holiday season....

"This is the Body and Blood of Christ", composed by local Ada composers Davison and Lupinski, as performed by the East Central University Chorale on April 19, 2010, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada, OK.