This is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential ...  moreThis is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential elements of the Acadian folksong tradition: podorythmie (seated foot-tapping), diddlage (mouth music), and the spoons. But, it also stretches the tradition to include more modern elements. Don’t be fooled by thinking this is just a simple folksong. It is a challenging and complex piece that reflects the innate musicality of this long-standing Canadian oral tradition. Though this folksong can be found in other parts of French Canada, I chose to feature the Acadian dialect in this rendition because it is emblematic of the role that language sometime plays in creating social inequity. Story synopsis: For those unfamiliar with the language, this video helps tell the song’s funny story of a young woman, Marie Madeleine, who has a rather difficult relationship w...    less

and on National Albion Press Coverage Day, why not go the whole hog and read about Albion Ales in The Star, Sheffield too?   Follow the link and find out our exciting news - Ale and singing!   What an opportunity yo hit the right note!

University of Santo Tomas Singers, 16th InterNational Concert Tour American Encore St. Marks Lutheran Church July 3, 2009 1111 OFarrell St., San Francisco, Ca Conductor: Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr. Members: Soprano May Anne P. Abeleda Belinda ...  moreUniversity of Santo Tomas Singers, 16th InterNational Concert Tour American Encore St. Marks Lutheran Church July 3, 2009 1111 OFarrell St., San Francisco, Ca Conductor: Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr. Members: Soprano May Anne P. Abeleda Belinda Leigh V. Alano Jeanra S. Bometivo Eunice A. Escrupolo Florencia Marlia Kustandi Vidagrace Kahlil L. Mirang Irene V. Quiso Ma. Pilar Charlene V. Ramos Jade Rubis E. Riccio Alto Marie Alethea Ysabel B. Adriano Karen Stephanie D. Arriola Maria Lucia M. Lapido Ma. Melina G. Mariano Jaimie Rose O. Mojica Tenor Ronald Allan G. Bautista Enrico L. Gomez Juan Alfonso A. Mendoza Marc andrei B. Reyes Jemeson M. Tiburan Bass Vernie Fernan P. Abando Noel P. Azcona Joshua Jenaro M. Badilla Marlo G. Balantucas Jessie Louie N. Singh Roberto Gabriel B. Tagalog Anthony G. Villanueva  less

Winning performance at the German National Choir Competition 2010 in Dortmund

The Alliance Chorus of Greater Central Ohio is a Fine-Arts nonprofit and competitive men’s ensemble created to preserve the all-American barbershop style of music. A perennial competitor on the interNational stage, The Alliance Chorus has qualified for th...  moreThe Alliance Chorus of Greater Central Ohio is a Fine-Arts nonprofit and competitive men’s ensemble created to preserve the all-American barbershop style of music. A perennial competitor on the interNational stage, The Alliance Chorus has qualified for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) InterNational Competition every year since its’ formation in 1999. Ever “In Tune With Excellence”, The Alliance competed this past Summer in Las Vegas finishing 15th in the world, and in previous years has finished as high as 4th place! In addition to the competition circuit, The Alliance Chorus also has had many opportunities to give back and perform for the community. Beyond our own Spring and Holiday annual shows, we’ve had the privilege to perform for: • OMEA • The Ohio General Assembly • OSU Buckeye Basketball Games • Columbus Clippers Games • Columbus State House Events • Good Day Columbus • The Rockefeller Center The men of The Alliance Chorus have joined a brotherhood committed to the passionate pursuit o...    less

Only Canadian choir invited to perform at the 12th InterNational Youth Choir Festival in Daejeon, South Korea. Recorded by the Daejeon Civic Youth Choir. Music: - Dobbin's Flowery Vale (Trad. Irish , arr. Matti Kallio arr. Sarah Quartel/ Canada) - Ga...  moreOnly Canadian choir invited to perform at the 12th InterNational Youth Choir Festival in Daejeon, South Korea. Recorded by the Daejeon Civic Youth Choir. Music: - Dobbin's Flowery Vale (Trad. Irish , arr. Matti Kallio arr. Sarah Quartel/ Canada) - Gamelan (R. Murray Schafer) - Past Life Melodies (Sarah Hopkins) - Panta Rhei (Jim Papoulis) - Snow Angel - III. God Will Give Orders, IV. Sweet Child (Sarah Quartel) - Pakkanen (Soila Sariola)  

What an amazing joint performance with our wonderful American friends! A memory both choirs will treasure! : )

Based in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is t...  moreBased in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is the trademark sound of this great choir. We are honoured to be the Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir UK. Find us and 'like' us on Facebook or visit our website for details of upcoming concerts and workshops.  

The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir 2020 sing Laudemus cum armonia - an original composition by Pierre Massie. If you can, please make a donation to The Ottawa Food Bank https://ottawafoodbank.akaraisin.com/ui/CovidSupport/donations/start?gclid=CjwKCA...  moreThe Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir 2020 sing Laudemus cum armonia - an original composition by Pierre Massie. If you can, please make a donation to The Ottawa Food Bank https://ottawafoodbank.akaraisin.com/ui/CovidSupport/donations/start?gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR8Ua6qb9Vm7-kvEz94Qaf9CWn6fjWqni1boyCb3RntCip-etOlgvjBoC18AQAvD_BwE to help feed the most vulnerable in our community. You can order this original sacred choral piece at https://cypresschoral.com/composers/pierre-massie/laudemus-cum-armonia/ It is also on our Laudemus cum armonia Christmas carol CD http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases/Purchases6.html All our CDs benefit charities, and are available in both CD and MP3 formats. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, Is ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group won First place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competitions A regis...    less

The Pink Singers perform 'To a Locomotive in Winter' a music setting by Greg Bartholomew of the 1876 Walt Whitman's poem, at their summer concert 2011