First in a series of videos for choral conductors shedding Light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encOurage...  moreFirst in a series of videos for choral conductors shedding Light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encOurage legato singing and natural phrasing and 2) "Umbrellas" to ease the top of a woman's range. Elektra's mandate is "to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and the creation, exploration, and celebration of women's repertoire." YOur thoughts on the video? Let's start a conversation! Repertoire referenced in Episode One: Un Canadien errant, QueBec folk song, arr. Mark Sirett ( http://www.marksirett.ca ); Sheet music: Kelman Hall 04/20MMP29 (Music Plus) (http://musicpluscorp.com/KELMAN%20HALL/88/0); Audio recording available on iTunes and on "Pure Elektra" CD (http://elektra.ca/store/products/pure-elektra/ and http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elektrawomenschoir2)  less

Gospel choir singing harmomic Zion music

North Sky Chorale in performance in Sasaktoon, SK in May 2023. Mark Sirett is a Canadian composer.

Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on Our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucifixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to Be missed.  less

A new setting of the text of di Lasso's last motet where the crucified Christ, speaking in the first person, confronts Peter's Betrayal and indeed the sinfulness of all mankind. More info: http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/vide-homo/ Commission...  moreA new setting of the text of di Lasso's last motet where the crucified Christ, speaking in the first person, confronts Peter's Betrayal and indeed the sinfulness of all mankind. More info: http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/vide-homo/ Commissioned and performed by the Cappella der Hofkirche Luzern and its conductor, Ludwig Wicki.  

From John Rutter's Requiem. Performed by the Tidewater Singers, William R. Thomas, Director. April 30, 2011 at Christ Church in Cambridge, Maryland

BCS is a friendly local choral society that has come to Be know as the 'town's own choir'. It performs sacred and secular music in various venues including Brentwood Cathedral.

ROYAL PRIESTHOOD CHORALE is a non denominational choral group established to spread the gospel of Christ,registered under companies Act,1963,Act 179.

Omukiro Kyobwaro (in the readings of today) is a sacred song from the indigenous Bwisi dialect, who are the people from Rwenzori Mountains, Bundibudyo District of Uganda. The song emphasises the greatness of Jesus Christ through his word.

A Beautiful double choir motet sung by Voices of Concinnity on their debut album, Awaiting Golden Light, through Navona Records