Dr. Schultz gives a brief overview of the March 8th, 2014 concert with Tacoma Youth Chorus - Tacoma Sings: A Generational Collaboration.

Setting by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the words of the mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei) in various modes (mixolydian, dorian, lydian, aeolian and various jazzy modes). This version is for mixed Choir and is performed by...  moreSetting by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the words of the mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei) in various modes (mixolydian, dorian, lydian, aeolian and various jazzy modes). This version is for mixed Choir and is performed by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com) a version for men's voices (ATTB) is also available at http://www.cadenzaone.com/product-p/dws286889.htm  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The other week I wrote about who your Choir actually ‘belongs’ to (Whose Choir is it any way?). Does it belong to the singers, the...

Written in 1848 for the Choir of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during Wesley's period of recuperation fro...  moreWritten in 1848 for the Choir of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during Wesley's period of recuperation from a fall whilst out fishing in the North Yorkshire countryside at Helmsley. The chromatic clashes at the words "the bones which Thou hast broken" are almost certainly reflective of the pain the composer had suffered, for his leg was badly broken and he walked ever after with a noticeable limp. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organists and past organists of the Parish Church of St Peter-at-Leeds is outstanding. 'Music with Minster connections' celebrated both this heritage and the status of Leed...    less

The Edinburgh singers performing Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, at Linlithgow for BBC Songs of Praise. November 30th 2008

La noche de mil noches (music: Nilo Alcala) (text: Pablo Neruda 1904-1973) live performance by the Philippine Madrigal singers "Ray of Light" Concert - Cultural Center of the Philippines April 21 & 22, 2012 La noche de mil noches y una noche, l...  moreLa noche de mil noches (music: Nilo Alcala) (text: Pablo Neruda 1904-1973) live performance by the Philippine Madrigal singers "Ray of Light" Concert - Cultural Center of the Philippines April 21 & 22, 2012 La noche de mil noches y una noche, la sombra de mil sombras y un latido, el agua de mil aguas que cayeron, el fuego destapando sus embudos, la ceniza vestida de medusa, la tierra dando un grito. Hombre soy, por qué nací en la tierra? Dónde está mi mortaja? Ésta es la muerte? The night of a thousand and one nights the shadow of a thousand shadows and a heartbeat, the water of a thousand waters falling, fire uncovering funnels, ashes dressed up like Medusa, the Earth's lamentation. I am a man. Why was I born to earth? Where is the shroud? Is this death?  less

The Shrewsbury Theatre singers is a new and exciting Choir that started in September 2021. ​Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical theatre, the group works on excel...  moreThe Shrewsbury Theatre singers is a new and exciting Choir that started in September 2021. ​Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical theatre, the group works on excelling in musical theatre singing, good vocal techniques and harmony work. Movement and/or acting plays a part, with plenty of opportunities for solo and small group singing if desired.   

County Town singers perform Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano; Hannah Hunter soloist; May 7, 2010 at the CAW Hall, Oshawa, ON

Arranged by Eke Chijindu Favour Hedges