"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir...  more"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Percussion: Bradley Peterson. This indigenous community, often referred to as The Colorados, is located in the northern coastal region of Ecuador. In the face of modernization, music serves as a tool for this group to preserve their history, traditions, and culture. Tsáchilas music-making includes dance, philosophy, spirituality, cultural traditions, and community involvement with a strong connection to nature and respect for the land. By singing this piece, our ensemble is actively helping to protect and promote the Tsáchila community. A portion of the proceeds from our purchase of the score has been sent to the community to assist in the preservation of their culture. TRANSLATION Beautiful woma...    less

The Electronic Spiritual KCKCC Multimedia Choral Showcase Featuring the music of Michael Engelhardt Choirs from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College Michael Engelhardt, Juli O'Mealey, and John Stafford II, condu...  moreThe Electronic Spiritual KCKCC Multimedia Choral Showcase Featuring the music of Michael Engelhardt Choirs from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College Michael Engelhardt, Juli O'Mealey, and John Stafford II, conductors Joyce Steeby and Cori Hastings, accompanists Thursday, March 12th, 2015 Trinity Community Church Kansas City, KS