The Shir El Choir performs "Geshem Mishamayim (Rain From Heaven) under the direction of Nomi Teplow at a choral convention in Jerusalem. Arr: Gil Aldema מקהלת שיר-אל בניצוחה של נעמי טפלו מבצעת את "גשם משמים (היורה)" בכנס מקהלות בירושלים. עיבוד: גיל אלדמע) "

Second moveMent of Gjeilo's "Sunrise Mass" EnChor Chamber Choir, Lily String Quartet and Corps Bara Dance Heaven and Earth concert, October 2012

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many people won’t consider joining a choir or going to a Singing workshop because they believe they can’t ‘Sing’. Yet ask them to s...

"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State WoMen's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the developMent of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State WoMen's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the developMent of the self while reaching enlightenMent. The Metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerMent and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s Message to coMe to life.  

Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from Heaven caMe, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flaMe; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from Heaven caMe, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flaMe; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary Meekly bowed her head; "to Me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy naMe." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Why can’t I Sing?” The short answer is: “You can. Everybody can.”   Choir of the Munich University of Applied Scien...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Those of us who love to Sing often love to Sing at the top of our voices. It’s joyous!   photo by William P. Gottlieb But when you&r...

Traditional Spiritual PerforMed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Praise The Chord" on December 15, 2015.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve been under the weather lately with no energy at all. But last night was choir night so I had to pull soMething out of the bag.   So ti...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]    SoMe people I know think that to Sing harmony with others you have to get on with them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I don&rsq...