The CSI East Parade Malayalam Church Choir (aka The EM Choir), and based out of Bangalore, India, is a strong team of over 50 musicians who have dedicated their voices to the Glory of God. The Choir is an integral part of the Sunday worship service. The ...  moreThe CSI East Parade Malayalam Church Choir (aka The EM Choir), and based out of Bangalore, India, is a strong team of over 50 musicians who have dedicated their voices to the Glory of God. The Choir is an integral part of the Sunday worship service. The soulful reckoning that they are singing for their Lord and Saviour is what drives the Choir in spite of the hectic schedules of its members. The Choir has a good mix of youth and experienced members ranging from an age of 14 years and above. Yeah, we don’t have an age limit! The East Parade Malayalam Choir is recognized as one of the best church Choirs in the Garden city and has been invited to perform in various concerts organised by other churches, institutions and groups. We thank God Almighty for His abundant grace, blessings and guidance all through these years of our existence. Music Over the years, apart from the traditional Hymns and Gospels, the East Parade Chorale has demonstrated robust efficiency in adapting to a repertoire consisting of We...    less

"Fairest Lady," No. 7 from "Nursery Rhyme Cantata" by Nick Page. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Ar...  more"Fairest Lady," No. 7 from "Nursery Rhyme Cantata" by Nick Page. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Robert Todd, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Fairest little lady, It’s time to close your eyes Go to sleep, dream sweet dreams, Oh, my fairest lady. Golden slumbers kiss your eyes. Smiles awake you when you arise. Fairest little lady, It’s time to close your eyes Go to sleep, dream sweet dreams, Oh, my fairest baby. London Bridge will fly away, fly away, fly away. London Bridge will fly away, fly away, fly away. Golden slumbers kiss your eyes. Smiles awake you when you arise. Fairest Lady, Fairest Lady.  less

"This Little Light of Mine", No. 2 from "Three Spirituals", arr. Ken Berg. Recorded live on Friday, December, 21, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida...  more"This Little Light of Mine", No. 2 from "Three Spirituals", arr. Ken Berg. Recorded live on Friday, December, 21, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Cello: Monica Godbee.  

"Come, Pretty Love", Shaker song, arr. Joan Szymko. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic D...  more"Come, Pretty Love", Shaker song, arr. Joan Szymko. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Oh my pretty Mother's home Sweeter than the honey in the comb Come, come, pretty love, come come come Come, come, pretty love, I want some  

"The Singing Place" by Joan Szymko. Text by Lily A. Long. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Dir...  more"The Singing Place" by Joan Szymko. Text by Lily A. Long. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Cold may lie the day, and bare of grace; At night I slip away To the Singing Place. A border of mist and doubt Before the gate, and the Dancing Stars grow still As hushed I wait. Then faint and far away I catch the beat In broken rhythm and rhyme Of joyous feet,— Lifting waves of sound That will rise and swell (If the prying eyes of thought Break not the spell), Rise and swell and retreat and fall and flee, As over the edge of sleep They beckon me. and I wait as the seaweed waits For the lifting tide; To ask would be to awake,— To be denied. I cloud my eyes in the mist ...    less

"Nada te turbe" by Joan Szymko. Text by Saint Teresa of Avila. Recorded live on May 7, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wall...  more"Nada te turbe" by Joan Szymko. Text by Saint Teresa of Avila. Recorded live on May 7, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir Ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Cello: Stephanie Jaimes. Nada te turbe nada te espante todo se pasa. Dios no se muda. La paciencia todo alcanza Quien a Dios tiene nada le falta Solo Dios basta. Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you, All things are passing. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing. God is enough.  less

I am a filmmaker creating a musical feature documentary called BIG VOICE about a visionary high school Choir director and his most advanced co-ed Ensemble overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become "one big voice".  We have completed pri...

The new season is starting soon and what is better than a workshop to start with!   Mark your calendars, September 23rd a two hours workshop open to the public combining Pop/Modern and Classical/Contemporary music (Abba, César Franck, Bette ...

The Samford University A Cappella Choir singing "If I Can Help Somebody" by Ray Liebau at the Florilege Vocal de Tours: International Song Competition, May 25-27, 2012. Philip Copeland, conductor.

Circa is a compilation of current and former Vocal music students from the Greater Houston area.