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.  

glorious first try!

First rehearsal....

"Luminous Night of the Soul" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty). In May, 2013, composer Ol...  more"Luminous Night of the Soul" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus, joining the choir in recording 4 of his pieces. This performance of Gjeilo's "Luminous Night of the Soul" is from that session. The other pieces were "Sanctus" for a cappella choir, and "Across The Vast, Eternal Sky", also with the composer at the piano and joined by the Kairos Quartet. The final piece, "Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages", was recorded both in an unaccompanied rendition (how it is written and published) and in a version with Mr. Gjeilo improvising an accompaniment to the choir. This was Ola's second time on CWU's campus. His first visit was in the spring of 2011 and yielded 5 videos of his music, a wide-ranging interview with the composer and other bonus material...    less

Soloists: Scott Crawford, Cara Mannix Band: Annie Smart-Piano, Laurie Hamilton-Bass, Steve Hamilton-Drums, Jane Hamilton-Electric Violin

From Sergei Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil" No. 5 Nïne otpushchayeshi. Justin Kroll, Tenor Recorded live March 17, 2024 Arborlawn United Methodist Church Fort Worth, TX

A brilliant first rehearsal of a difficult Avril Lavigne song!

Great hearing both choirs sing this song by Jane Hamilton.

A Christmas song. www.khvoshchinsky.com Variants: SATB choir a cappella; SATB with harp accompaniment.