Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2013

The California State University, Fullerton Concert Choir, directed by Christopher Peterson, is a 74-voice auditioned, mixed ensemble comprised primarily of students studying voice in the School of Music. The Concert Choir gives a number of performances in...  moreThe California State University, Fullerton Concert Choir, directed by Christopher Peterson, is a 74-voice auditioned, mixed ensemble comprised primarily of students studying voice in the School of Music. The Concert Choir gives a number of performances in Southern California every year, and has also toured in Canada, Hawaii, Europe, and the United States. The Concert Choir performs a variety of accompanied and unaccompanied repertoire, and collaborates annually with the CSUF University Singers to present performances of choral-orchestral masterworks. They have joined the University Singers in performances with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. For the past four years they have represented CSUF at the Pacific Southwest Intercollegiate Choral Association Festival of Choirs. A major mission of the Concert Choir is to sing and perform traditional as well as new choral music at the highest artistic levels, and to communicate to their audiences through compelling and musical performances...    less

PROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My...  morePROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My Eyes at a time when multiple family members, both young and old, were being diagnosed with cancer. No matter life’s challenges, music has always been an outlet for me to cope and heal. It has helped me to persevere and fight through some of life's most difficult moments, ultimately making me a stronger person. The world can be a challenging place, but each of us are warriors—armed with the gift to sing, and filled with the fire, passion, drive, and grit to conquer anything.  less

The University of British Columbia University Singers (Dr. Graeme Langager) performing Matthew Emery's "Kyrie" from Missa Brevis. Matthew Emery (b.1991) is a Canadian composer whose music has been performed across North America and has been heard on na...  moreThe University of British Columbia University Singers (Dr. Graeme Langager) performing Matthew Emery's "Kyrie" from Missa Brevis. Matthew Emery (b.1991) is a Canadian composer whose music has been performed across North America and has been heard on national television and radio. Emery's choral works have been performed by renowned vocal ensembles including the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Canadian Chamber Choir, choirs at the University of Louisville, University of Western Ontario, University of British Columbia and the Nova Scotia Youth Choir. Matthew currently studies with Dr. Stephen Chatman at the University of British Columbia and is published by: Alliance Music Publications, GIA Publications and Pavane Publishing. http://www.music.ubc.ca/ Recorded March 30, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada at the Chan Center for Performing Arts at UBC  less

The University Choir-KNUST is an interdenominational Christian Choir of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The Choir is the oldest College Choir in Ghana and arguably in West Africa; established in 1964. The Choir is inspired by the m...  moreThe University Choir-KNUST is an interdenominational Christian Choir of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The Choir is the oldest College Choir in Ghana and arguably in West Africa; established in 1964. The Choir is inspired by the mission of singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs as an act of worship to the glory of God and to minister to the souls of men. Over the years, the Choir is been noted for very inspiring and sensational concerts and oratorios that seek to fulfill the mission above. Very recent of such ministrations include; Israel in Egypt (2008 and 2010), Indulci Jubilo(2015), Handel's Chandos Anthems (2016), Singspiration (2017),and Laudate Deo (2018). The Choir has through these platforms touched the lives of many deprived entities through her social welfare responsibilities. We can't say it all and ignore the wonderful personalities the Choir has nurtured over the years. These persons are making considerable strides in the Choral enclave in Ghana and the World at lar...    less

music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz words: North and South Amerindian poetry for soprano solo, choir and orchestra by Yolanda Fresedo (soprano), Ecce Cantus Choir and Orchestra conducted by Martina Niernhaussen in St Louis en l'Île church Paris Mai 22 2014 tex...  moremusic: Jean-Christophe Rosaz words: North and South Amerindian poetry for soprano solo, choir and orchestra by Yolanda Fresedo (soprano), Ecce Cantus Choir and Orchestra conducted by Martina Niernhaussen in St Louis en l'Île church Paris Mai 22 2014 texts: Ojibwa, Lakota, Salish, Anishinabe, Eskimo, Quechua, Yokut, Navajo, Arapaho, Comanche and Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, W.W.Warren, Maurice Kenny ___ 00:00 I O Great Spirit (solo and choir, English) 5’ 05:15 II Daanisag anongonsag (choir) 2’47 08:10 III La grande mer (solo, French) 3’20 11:33 IV Allpa Hanaqpacha (choir, Quechua) 1’50 13:30 V Coyote's song (solo and choir) 3’20 16:56 VI We call to the power of Thunder Beings (choir) 4’40 21:48 VII En un vuelo de luz (solo, Spanish) 4’ 26:00 VIII Final: Sur un chemin de beauté je marcherai (solo and choir, French, English) 10’  less

--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, For our greater...  more--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, For our greater good You gave them to us; The bird, our brother, does not sow nor harvest; Though for him to be fed, oh Lord, You provide. A simple lily, a tiny flower, Surpasses the splendor of the great King Solomon. God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. Why must we worry of the things to come? Why so many concerns for our future? God of Providence, Master of the Universe, You give to your children more than is needed. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In our moments of joy and even in our pains, We implore You, oh Lord, God of Providence, You offer us always Your divine presence. Let us search joyfully for the Kingdom of God, For Love and Justice, for Good, for the Peace of the Lor...    less

"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C...  more"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” The composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. The piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen". THE COMPOSER: Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “The CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” 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 John...    less

Zachary J. Moore, composer Larry Studt, poet Sheet Music: http://zacharyjmoore.com/i-wont-forget/ Luther College, choir Dr. Andrew Last, conductor

Requiem aeternam opening movement as perfromed at its premiere by Clarke Collegiate choirs Dubuque Iowa USA