For this final week of Advent, Brethren brings the traditional Austrian Carol, "Still, Still, Still". May these words give you peace and hope as we "dream of the joyous day to come"...
The impact of climate change can already be seen around the globe. This critical issue should leave traces also on Choir Life, and we therefore initiated earth Choir 2016 – Voices for a Living Planet. Welcome to join us! The project is as ...
Hawaiian earth blessing. A song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 201... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Hawaiian earth blessing. A song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 2012. Not the best of lighting! Also a bit wobbly in places as it was many of the singers' first time in front of an audience. www.chrisrowbury.com
The Song Ali Waggulu ( He is in heaven and on earth) in the traditional Kiganda Style shows that God is every where and he is the creator of everything.
When Mimi Bornstein invited singers to participate in a performance of Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia in celebration of earth Day in 2005, she was shocked that more than 130 singers showed up to sing. The concert attracted an audience of 800 and rai...
Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events su... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events such as Glastonbury Festival 2013 Opening Ceremony, and the United Nations World Environment Day concert in Staines and in Oxford Street, central London. We welcome men and women of all abilities, and sessions are taught by ear so no experience is needed, just a passion for singing and a love of the earth! Our Musical Director is the renowned Susie Ro Prater who has supported choirs and natural voice movement workshops for many years. Our very enjoyable choir practices take place once a month at the Hythe Centre in Egham, Staines, easily accessible by train from Central London and free parking onsite. Membership is £15 for the year and minimum £5 per member for each of our sessions. Please bring a mug for refreshments. Incredible value! Non-members ... onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The world can be a terrible place sometimes as we’ve seen in the news lately. It’s hard to imagine how a single person can make a difference. Ch...
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...
Imagine your choir’s voices rising beneath the arches of Montserrat’s basilica — a place where music has echoed for centuries, where faith and art meet, and where the world-famous boys’ choir Escolania de Montserrat has sung for ge...
"Christmas day is come, Let us prepare for mirth Which fills the heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamoro... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">"Christmas day is come, Let us prepare for mirth Which fills the heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamorous noise to make Though midnight silence favors, shepherds are awake And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Gloria in excelsis deo... Christmas is in glory, all torment past What 'ere betide us now grant us the same at last Through both Thy joyous angels in strife and hurry fly With glory and hosanna they cry." Set by Michael McGlynn of ANÚNA Courtney Williams, soloist www.kantoreikc.org onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
