[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

• Duration: ~3’30” • Text: Latin • Forces: SATB a cappella • Level: Accessible; effective with university, community, or church Choirs • Use: Concert, festival, or liturgical moments seeking a contemporary sound Study tracks The final Choir you he...  more• Duration: ~3’30” • Text: Latin • Forces: SATB a cappella • Level: Accessible; effective with university, community, or church Choirs • Use: Concert, festival, or liturgical moments seeking a contemporary sound Study tracks The final Choir you hear was rendered from the study tracks. When you purchase the score, you can request these materials at no additional cost to support efficient rehearsal. Programming notes O Crux offers clear lines, modern harmony, and a climactic arc that suits mixed-ability ensembles while delivering a compelling concert effect.  less

At the Fall Concert with the Rosthern Junior College Choir and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. This is a performance at the end of a weekend workshop where the students of both groups learn new music in a short amount of time. Rosthern Junior College Choir ...  moreAt the Fall Concert with the Rosthern Junior College Choir and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. This is a performance at the end of a weekend workshop where the students of both groups learn new music in a short amount of time. Rosthern Junior College Choir - directed by Richard Janzen Saskatoon Youth Orchestra - directed by Richard Carnegie Orchestra arrangement by Joseph Barlowe  

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Choirs often concentrate on pitch and blend, but it is rhythm that truly binds the music together. This workshop shifts the focus to cultivating a shared sense of pulse and equips singers with practical techniques to overcome rhythmic challenges in choral...

Tragic and heroic film score where the haunting chants of a monk's Choir intertwine with driving strings and percussion, capturing the bittersweet essence of valor and sacrifice.

Ottawa Choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Mourning Dove" - written by Pierre Massie. The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ottawa Choirs by chor...  moreOttawa Choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Mourning Dove" - written by Pierre Massie. The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ottawa Choirs by choral critics. They are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. This version of "Mourning Dove" is included in our Mourning Dove CD. All our CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads. Buy our CDs and help other charities reach their goals!!! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/ or our website http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/ for updates. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Columba Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 17th, 2011. Videographer: Andrew Mason. Editing: Pierre Massie  less

From July 15th to 19th 2020, Vienna, the music capital of the world, will be once again the stage for children and youth Choirs from all around the world. Under the slogan "Coming together to sing, singing for a better future", the young participants will...