Dear Conductors   I, Christina Firkins, am a second year masters student at the University of Pretoria studying MIT ICT (Information Science). I am researching the ‘Information Seeking Behaviour of Music Conductors within the Repertoire Selec...

Rosthern Junior College Chorale and Canadian Mennonite University Chamber Choir in performance in April, 2009. This is a fabulous arrangment by Tony Funk of Stuart Townend's beautiful piece.

This is a performance of Joshua Shank's "Autumn" by The Sunday Night Singers with the Palmdale High School Choral Union at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 2008. Enjoy.

When Fred Reinagel founded The Vail Chorale in 2011, his goal was simple: to create a non-auditioned community chorus that would provide an opportunity for choral music-making on Tucson’s east side, welcoming singers of all ages and musical skills. Sin...  moreWhen Fred Reinagel founded The Vail Chorale in 2011, his goal was simple: to create a non-auditioned community chorus that would provide an opportunity for choral music-making on Tucson’s east side, welcoming singers of all ages and musical skills. Since its inception, The Vail Chorale has been entertaining local audiences with Fall and Spring concerts that feature musical styles for every taste. Performances have taken place at various locations including Empire and Cienega High Schools, the Arizona Senior Academy, and the Del Webb Lodge at Rancho del Lago. Chorale members have included high School students as well as adults of all ages, who have found that the intergenerational experience has added to the fun of singing together. Concert attendees have remarked at the obvious enjoyment and enthusiasm that comes across to the audience. The Vail Chorale is directed by Fred Reinagel, the Chorale’s founder. Fred determines the theme and selects the repertoire for each concert cycle. Assistant Director Mel...    less

Arrangement: Mack Wilberg Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "Blast From The Past" on May 12, 2015.

Bei den CHORKIDS ILLERTISSEN handelt es sich um einen Kinder- und Jugendchor des Gymnasiums Illertissen, der seit September 2001 besteht und einen Auswahlchor dieser Schule darstellt. Zur Zeit bestehen die CHORKIDS ILLERTISSEN aus 56 Sängerinnen und Sänge...  moreBei den CHORKIDS ILLERTISSEN handelt es sich um einen Kinder- und Jugendchor des Gymnasiums Illertissen, der seit September 2001 besteht und einen Auswahlchor dieser Schule darstellt. Zur Zeit bestehen die CHORKIDS ILLERTISSEN aus 56 Sängerinnen und Sängern im Alter von 11 bis 16 Jahren. Mit viel Freude und Engagement proben diese Kinder bzw. Jugendlichen einmal in der Woche je nach Stimmgruppe zwei bis vier Stunden. Fünfmal im Jahr gibt es Intensiv-Probensamstage und einmal im Jahr Intensiv-Probentage im Allgäu. Der Chor hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, anspruchsvolle Chorliteratur verschiedener Stilepochen zu interpretieren. Dabei möchte er sich bewusst von vielen Klischees wenig kultivierten, schulchormäßigen Singens distanzieren und ist bei der Programmgestaltung darauf bedacht, dies auch nach außen hin sichtbar und hörbar zu machen. „Popularmusik“ ist Bestandteil, jedoch auf keinen Fall substanzieller Grundsatz der musikalischen Arbeit. Die Herausforderung durch die Kunst namhafter Komponisten aus untersch...    less

World Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! ...  moreWorld Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up and don't miss it, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't wait, don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you with your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunity To do something for the nation! Listen, don't miss a great opportunity to do something, Get up, stand proud, don't sit around and wait! Get up! Let's...    less

WORKSHOP → 25 /10/ 2012, AULA ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens). On Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Saint Alexander's Male Voice Polyphonic Choir (Palaion Faliron) presented the Workshop “Music for non-Musicians” in the ce...  moreWORKSHOP → 25 /10/ 2012, AULA ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens). On Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Saint Alexander's Male Voice Polyphonic Choir (Palaion Faliron) presented the Workshop “Music for non-Musicians” in the ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens), as the opening event for the celebrations for the 175 years since the founding of the University of Athens, an event which was held under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens).  less

The Brocal Chords perform at the Drake University Relay for Life fundraiser.

If you have lost or gained weight then it can have an effect on your singing voice, in terms of pitch and timbre. A study on classical singers by Rebekah K Smeltzer of the University of Miami, showed that your weight affects your airflow and con...