Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) California State University, Fullerton University Singers Robert Istad, conductor James Taulli, stage director

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]We are all creatures of habit. Which is no bad thing until it starts to affect what we do adversely. photo by CTRLF5 How many bad habits have you got into ...

This well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, w...  moreThis well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in the beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds. The Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since the Choir's foundation in 1977. The plainchant verses are sung by soprano Sarah Kelly, and the solo quartet (positioned remotely from the main Choir) comprises soprano Julie Kilburn, alto Lucy Appleyard, tenor Jonathan Morrish and bass Quentin Brown. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of the Choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of L...    less

For Singers 55+!! NO AUDITIONS!! Afternoon rehearsals!!  Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest and fastest growing choral organization for singers 55+, is coming to NYC!   Our NYC&nbs...

Melbourne International Singers Festival June 7-10, 2013   Stunning Showcase Concerts Headline Exciting New Festival!   The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to present the first Melbourne International Singers Festival featuring a s...

William Byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Cha...  moreWilliam Byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Chapter 3, Verse 2 Versus:Adjuva nos, Deus salutaris noster, et propter honorem[gloriam] nominis tui libera nos.  Psalm 78, Verse 9a Let us amend for the better in those things in which we have sinned through ignorance;  lest suddenly overtaken by the day of death, we seek space for repentance, and be not able to find it. Hearken, O Lord, and have mercy: for we have sinned against thee. Verse:Help us, O God of our salvation, and for the honour [glory] of thy name deliver us.  Psalm, 78, Verse 9a This noble and deeply-felt penitential motet proper to the first day [Ash Wednesday] and the first Sunday [Quadragesima] of the Lenten season is one of the very finest such works from the golden age of English polyphonic music. It comes from the Cantiones Sacra...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In open-access Choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...

KSCI Choral Scholars under the direction of Kantorei KC Artistic Director Chris Munce. "Be Music, Night," by Bradley Ellingboe. These 29 College students represent 12 schools around the country. The met and prepared a program in 3 days at our Choral Inst...  moreKSCI Choral Scholars under the direction of Kantorei KC Artistic Director Chris Munce. "Be Music, Night," by Bradley Ellingboe. These 29 College students represent 12 schools around the country. The met and prepared a program in 3 days at our Choral Institute. June 28th, 2014 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in KC MO. www.kantoreikc.org/choral-institute www.twitter.com/kantoreikc www.facebook.com/kantoreikc  

http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a program...  morehttp://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a programme of modern sacred music in the fabulous space and acoustic that is Leeds' Victoria Quarter. We are appealing to as many people as possible to participate in the project by giving whatever they would like, in return for a reward or perk. It's quite a good way of pre-ordering the CD! please visit link: http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers "Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening, into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence but one equal music; no fears nor hopes but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings but one equal eternity; in the habitations of thy Glory and Dominion, world without end. Amen." John Donne (1572-1631) ...    less

Greater Love Hath No Man - John Ireland Performed by the Abbeydale Singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk for more details.