It is truly meet - the chant of Ukrainian composer Kirylo Stetsenko, performed by Revutsky Academic Male Choir SoundCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/revutsky-male-capella YouTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/revutsky Slide Share: http://www.slideshare.ne...  moreIt is truly meet - the chant of Ukrainian composer Kirylo Stetsenko, performed by Revutsky Academic Male Choir SoundCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/revutsky-male-capella YouTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/revutsky Slide Share: http://www.slideshare.net/Revutsky-Male-Choir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revutsky.choir E-mail: revutsky-choir@online.ua  

Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting a second accompanied rendition of Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". This one was recorded 15 minutes after the first version, found at this YouTube URL: www.youtube....  moreComposer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting a second accompanied rendition of Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". This one was recorded 15 minutes after the first version, found at this YouTube URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_7mcGqsKP8  

Gloria Dei Chorale and Friends perform Philip Stopford's Lully, Lulla, Lullay following a workshop with the composer.

III Sagayán (Pre-Battle Ceremony) from Mangá Pakalagián (Ceremonies) Composer (Music and Text) - (Nilo Alcala) Maguindanaon translation - Danongan Danny Kalanduyan Philippine Madrigal Singers (Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster) performed at the 201...  moreIII Sagayán (Pre-Battle Ceremony) from Mangá Pakalagián (Ceremonies) Composer (Music and Text) - (Nilo Alcala) Maguindanaon translation - Danongan Danny Kalanduyan Philippine Madrigal Singers (Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster) performed at the 2017 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing EGP 2017, Tolosa, Spain - - - - - - - - - - Composer's notes on MANGA PAKALAGIAN*) (*Manga Pakalagian - was commissioned and premiered by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Grant Gershon at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Nov. 15, 2015) I grew up in the Philippines where culture is as colorful and diverse as the number of its islands — all 7,107 of it. A quick Google search of “Philippine History” will give you a peak at our rich history of pre-colonial kingdoms (rajahnates, sultanates, etc.) which began to rise about 900 AD. Prior to Christianization of the Central and Northern parts, and even prior to the Islamization of the Southern parts of the country — these Philippine kingdoms shared with its neighbori...    less

"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington...  more"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus, joining the choir in recording 4 of his pieces. This performance is from that session. The other pieces were "Sanctus" for a cappella choir, and "Luminous Night of the Soul", accompanied by the composer at the piano and joined by the Kairos Quartet -- the resident faculty string quartet at CWU. The final piece, "Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages", was recorded both in an unaccompanied rendition (how it is written and published) and in a version with Mr. Gjeilo improvising an accompaniment to the choir. This was Ola's second time on CWU's campus. His first visit was in the spring of 2011 and yielded 5 videos of his music, a wide-ranging interview with the composer and other bonus material. It resulted in a DVD entitled "In the M...    less

"Oft Have I Vowed" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) Composer Vijay Singh is a member of the Central Washington University music faculty. In May 2014, a concert entitled: “The CWU Choir...  more"Oft Have I Vowed" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) Composer Vijay Singh is a member of the Central Washington University music faculty. In May 2014, a concert entitled: “The CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” was presented on the CWU Campus. In that concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 choirs, including two invited guest high school choirs. Known for compositions such as Johnny Said No, and Medieval Gloria- this concert included those accessible compositions as well as some of the more challenging pieces, like this one. As of 2014, the CWU Chamber Choir also has recorded videos of the music of Gjeilo, Byrd, Gretchaninoff, Monteverdi, Muehleisen, Victoria, and Rautavaara on YouTube. A complete listing of the videos of the CWU Chamber Choir and other CWU Music Ensembles can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/CWUmusicdept OR - - To follow the choir on Facebook (page includes selected audio clips and URL'...    less

Okay- so I've been a bit slack about blogging lately.  Not that I have been idol- there is so much to blog about but 24 hours in a day a full time job and more music than I can ever learn to play means there  isn't enough time!   In the l...

Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in reco...  moreComposer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in recording 3 of his compositions. On this video, Gjeilo adds an improvised accompaniment (in a one-take rendition) to his setting of the Ubi Caritas text -- which is published as an unaccompanied piece. Because of his view that improvising is a wonderful snapshot of artists "at that moment", the project was entitled "In the Moment".  less

This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the choir through all the ups, d...

"The Earthly Rose" Voce & Mark Singleton, Ēriks Ešenvalds Composer-In-Residence