THE VOCAL ART ENSEMBLE (VAE) is an a capella adult chorus of trained musicians dedicated to presenting varied repertoire meticulously prepared and lovingly performed. Founded in February 2008 in order to bring polished intimate and historical Choral m...  moreTHE VOCAL ART ENSEMBLE (VAE) is an a capella adult chorus of trained musicians dedicated to presenting varied repertoire meticulously prepared and lovingly performed. Founded in February 2008 in order to bring polished intimate and historical Choral music to local communities, VAE regularly performs in Northern CA and has toured abroad in Ireland. Richly themed programs celebrate the elegant bEauty of Renaissance motets, tonal color of modern works, and exotic flavor of music from other cultures. VAE relies exclusively on donations at Concerts to defray costs. Singers volunteer their time and talents but are not required to pay dues.  less

Founded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to the performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The choir’s eclectic programming has made its Concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1...  moreFounded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to the performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The choir’s eclectic programming has made its Concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1981. In the beginning, Greenwood Singers specialized in the performance of a cappella music from different stylistic periods. Its programming has now expanded to include works with soloists, instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra. A versatile ensemble, the choir has performed frequently with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a wide variety of programs which have included Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Holst’s The Planets, family Christmas Concerts, the Concert version of Jerome Kern’s Showboat, Orff’s Carmina Burana (with the Alberta Ballet) and the ESO’s 1992 reunion with the British rock group, Procol Harum. Greenwood Singers has also performed with the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and has been heard on regional and national broadcasts on CBC Radio-Canada. I...    less

Music by: Ryan Cayabyab Choral Arrangement by: Lester Delgado

The Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural Choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the ...  moreThe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural Choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential. From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality Choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ...    less

This piece, "Alleluia" by Andrew Miller, is really catching fire in the collegiate and professional Choral realm.    Miller was commissioned to write this piece in 2015 when he was named ND's composer of the Year, NDMTA.    Free to...

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Salvacosta sing this Chilcott/Jennings masterpiece with such conviction and passion - you can feel that they believe every word! He is so small the stars bow down the fierce winds ease their breath, And careful shepherds look upon the one unsullied bi...  moreSalvacosta sing this Chilcott/Jennings masterpiece with such conviction and passion - you can feel that they believe every word! He is so small the stars bow down the fierce winds ease their breath, And careful shepherds look upon the one unsullied birth. They kneel and stare while time seems gone and goodness rules the earth. The blight on man is all undone, and there will be no more death, For though this child will be nailed on a cross, He'll be so since he is the jewel of untold worth. For him all stars have shone, have shone, have shone, shone........... Music - Bob Chilcott Lyrics - Elizabeth Jennings Copyright Oxford University Press 2012 Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Recorded Live at St Aldhelms 10/12/16 Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular Concert, some have specially m...