from: Phenomenae Naturae Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at a Provincial choir Competition on March 12, 2017. Piano: Stijn Dierckx

Founded in 2010, ESPRIT an SATB ensemble under the dynamic and enterprising direction of Mervin Fick. Through his diligent guidance, the group has impressed its audiences with the depth and range of its interpretive skills in performances of a capella ea...  moreFounded in 2010, ESPRIT an SATB ensemble under the dynamic and enterprising direction of Mervin Fick. Through his diligent guidance, the group has impressed its audiences with the depth and range of its interpretive skills in performances of a capella early music repertoire. ESPRIT was awarded a first prize at the Peel Music Festival in April 2012, and is the proud recipient of the Hon. Barbara A. Hagerman Award for first place at the 2012 Ontario Provincial Music Festival. In August 2012, ESPRIT was awarded second place in the Canadian Nationals of the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals (Class 100 - Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman – Best performance by a community choral group 19 and up). As part of its mission the chorus seeks out performances in historical venues; in the summer of 2011, ESPRIT toured Montreal, Québec, performing at St-Joseph Oratory, Notre-Dame Basilica, Christ Church Cathedral and Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral. This summer, ESPRIT performed as the resident chorus at the New Fra...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] What is a choir leader without a choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help k...

Ave Regina coelorum by Manolo Da Rold SATB (divisi)

This performance of Scarborough Fair is from Naya Chorale's debut concert in 2012. The arrangement was made famous by two barbershop quartets, Vocal Spectrum and Gas House Gang. It was arranged by Stan Engebretson and re-voiced for 6 part SATB by Naya'...  moreThis performance of Scarborough Fair is from Naya Chorale's debut concert in 2012. The arrangement was made famous by two barbershop quartets, Vocal Spectrum and Gas House Gang. It was arranged by Stan Engebretson and re-voiced for 6 part SATB by Naya's conductor Adam Brockway. Naya's second season of concerts: www.nayachorale.com/concerts Facebook: www.facebook.com/nayachorale Twitter: www.twitter.com/nayachorale Instagram: www.instagram.com/nayachorale  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When I started my first ever choir, WorldSong, it was an open-access beginner’s choir and anyone who wanted to sing could join.   &nbs...

"High On The Hill" Music and lyrics by D. Zakaras, The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 2010, St.Petersburg The song is about the eternal human desire to seek its star, loving heart and desire to realize his dream. «На высоком холме» му...  more"High On The Hill" Music and lyrics by D. Zakaras, The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 2010, St.Petersburg The song is about the eternal human desire to seek its star, loving heart and desire to realize his dream. «На высоком холме» музыка и слова: Донатас Закарас Песня о вечном стремлении человека к поискам своей звезды, любящего сердца и желанию воплотить в жизнь свою мечту.  

As Christmas is a season of hope, let us all be stars of strength and inspiration for those whose skies remain moonless in these trying times... Join Cantus and the Voices Unbound Virtual choir in the premiere of GO, MY SOUL, a new choral work by Aleja...  moreAs Christmas is a season of hope, let us all be stars of strength and inspiration for those whose skies remain moonless in these trying times... Join Cantus and the Voices Unbound Virtual choir in the premiere of GO, MY SOUL, a new choral work by Alejandro Consolacion II, with words by Jerricho Reynaldo. ___________________________________________________________________________ VOICES UNBOUND: A Cantus Virtual choir Project This is a 2-month holistic music workshop that will gear us to continue our journey to grow as musicians & individuals in these trying times, while we connect and bond with our fellow choristers and conductors. We are convinced that this pandemic must not hinder us to make music, inspire people, and learn from distinguished guests. Production Team: Alejandro Consolacion II, Music Director Juan Paolo Llantino, Project Head Charry May Villa Balboa, Project Coordinator Charry May Villa Balboa & Alejandro Consolacion II, Audio Editing and Mixing Louis Marlon Virtusio, Video an...    less

Takerei Komene’s 'He Tamaiti ō te Ao Tukupū' is a celebration of birth, rejoicing in its chaos and the process of creation. This new commission revolves around the creation of a person with endless potential. The text centres on a well-know whakatauki or ...  moreTakerei Komene’s 'He Tamaiti ō te Ao Tukupū' is a celebration of birth, rejoicing in its chaos and the process of creation. This new commission revolves around the creation of a person with endless potential. The text centres on a well-know whakatauki or proverb: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei [Seek that which you treasure most – if you must bow your head, let it be to the loftiest of mountains] A mihi pepeha, hailing the fabrics of space and the throes of the heart, is joined by the organ – a giant celestial factory, chaotic and cacophonous, with great starry arms placing pieces into unique moulds forming the fragments of the final section of the work – a mighty invocation of the whakatauki.  less

Conducted by Alan Horsey, St Peter's Singers of Leeds perform David Houlder's Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. David's latest opus is recorded in the week that the Singer's set off for their 2013 choir Tour of Mallorca. The Leeds-based chamber choir ...  moreConducted by Alan Horsey, St Peter's Singers of Leeds perform David Houlder's Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. David's latest opus is recorded in the week that the Singer's set off for their 2013 choir Tour of Mallorca. The Leeds-based chamber choir St Peter's Singers make a return visit to the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca from 26th to 29th October 2013. The choir will be directed Alan Horsey and accompanied by its renowned organist David Houlder, who will also perform organ solos in each of the recitals. Each hour-long recital will comprise a panorama of sacred choral music from British and Continental traditions spanning over 500 years. Particular features of the 2013 programmes include celebration of the birth centenary of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) as well as works by composers with particular associations with Leeds Minster, where the Singers are based. Concert Dates: MURO: http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk/concert.aspx?Page=Concert&ConcertID=St-Peter%27s-Singers-Leeds-Sacred-Chor...    less