[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

Vsi potoki vse reke/ All streams all rivers Posneto v živo na koncertu Gallina DeLux 30.11. 2017 v Mestnem muzeju Ljubljana. / Life recording from a concert Gallina DeLux, 30.11. 2017, City museum Ljubljana. Skladatelj/Composer: Aldo Kumar (1954) ...  moreVsi potoki vse reke/ All streams all rivers Posneto v živo na koncertu Gallina DeLux 30.11. 2017 v Mestnem muzeju Ljubljana. / Life recording from a concert Gallina DeLux, 30.11. 2017, City museum Ljubljana. Skladatelj/Composer: Aldo Kumar (1954) Besedilo/Lyrics: Gregor Strniša (1930-1987) Izvajalec/Performer: Gallina, vokalna skupina/ vocal group Umetniška vodja/Artistic leadership: Ana Erčulj Producent/Producer: Matjaž Prah Snemanje/ Recording made by: RTV Slovenija www.gallina.si  

【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 鋼琴/ 楊郁雯 曲: Einojuhani Rautavaara 芬蘭當代知名作曲家勞塔瓦拉（Einojuhani Rautavaara， 1928-），節選四首二十世紀著名西班牙詩人羅卡（FederícoGarcía Lorca， 1898-1936）的詩作譜成，樂曲帶有神秘主義思維，以強烈的頑固節奏、尖銳的和聲和戲劇張力，刻畫羅卡一貫帶有悲劇色彩的詩詞，本曲亦是勞塔瓦拉最具代表性...  more【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 鋼琴/ 楊郁雯 曲: Einojuhani Rautavaara 芬蘭當代知名作曲家勞塔瓦拉（Einojuhani Rautavaara， 1928-），節選四首二十世紀著名西班牙詩人羅卡（FederícoGarcía Lorca， 1898-1936）的詩作譜成，樂曲帶有神秘主義思維，以強烈的頑固節奏、尖銳的和聲和戲劇張力，刻畫羅卡一貫帶有悲劇色彩的詩詞，本曲亦是勞塔瓦拉最具代表性的作品，四個樂章各有千秋，一氣呵成： 1. 騎士之歌（Canción de jinete） 男低音演唱頑固低音貫穿全曲，象徵著騎士所騎的矮黑馬不停的往前走，而女聲扮演敘事者角色，並利用不諧和音程表現出詭譎緊張的氣氛。 2. 尖嘯（El Grito ） 作曲家以現代音樂的滑音技巧模擬奸嘯聲，營造神祕驚悚的畫面。 3. 月亮探出頭來（La lunaasoma） 樂章起始，以女聲的同音、二度轉換，製造音響張力，敘述故事場景，並使用滑音營造出無亙的空間感。接著，透過下三聲部平行和弦烘托出夜晚的色彩，女高音獨唱突破凝重的氣氛，最後回到一開始的同音二度轉換技法，相互呼應。 4. 馬拉加女孩（Malagueña） 男低音回溯第一樂章的頑固低音，形容死神急切的的腳步聲，上三聲部仍使用大量平行和弦闡述故事脈絡，歌詞重複之後，其他聲部陸續加入八分音符頑固音型，表現死神的逼近。 1. Canción de jinete騎士之歌 Córdoba. Lejana y sola. Jacanegra, Luna grande, y aceitunas en mi alforja Aunquesepalos caminosyonuncallegaré acórdoba Por el llano, Por elviento, Jacanegra, Lunaroja. La muerte me estámirandodesdelastorres de córdoba. Ay quécaminotanlargo, Aymi jacavalerosa. Ay quélamuertemeespera，antesde llegaracórdoba Córdoba.Lejana y sola. ...    less

Our Mission: Deo Cantamus exists to serve, educate, and promote worship, using quality instrumental and vocal music that glorifies our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pursue excellence in an effort to worship our God and bring others closer to Him. ...  moreOur Mission: Deo Cantamus exists to serve, educate, and promote worship, using quality instrumental and vocal music that glorifies our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pursue excellence in an effort to worship our God and bring others closer to Him. Statement of Purpose: Deo Cantamus is an organization of musicians whose purpose is to worship the true and living God through the performance of and instruction in quality vocal and instrumental music. Because worshipping God is our fundamental intention, this necessarily requires that we be in right relationship with the God we worship. We believe that this is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we as individuals are followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus is the fully divine and fully human Son of God. His death and resurrection is the only means by which people can have forgiveness of their sins and eternal life. We believe that the guilt of our sins was entirely charged against Him on the cross. On the sole condition of t...    less

"Lux Arumque" by Eric Whitacre. Text "Light and Gold" by Edward Esch, Latin translation by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers and Me...  more"Lux Arumque" by Eric Whitacre. Text "Light and Gold" by Edward Esch, Latin translation by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers and Men's Auxiliary ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

A rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to the creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted C...  moreA rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to the creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted Chor Leoni to national and international fame since its founding by Diane Loomer C.M. in 1992. The Choir is regarded as a leader in the Canadian male Choir movement, and acts as mentors and inspiration to Choirs across the country. Erick Lichte was appointed Artistic Director in January 2013.  less

*** Dozan wa Awtar Singers *** Formed in 2008, Dozan wa Awtar Singers is the leading secular Choir in Jordan, with a diverse membership and repertoire. We welcome people of all nationalities and faiths, who want to experience the joy of singing and ex...  more*** Dozan wa Awtar Singers *** Formed in 2008, Dozan wa Awtar Singers is the leading secular Choir in Jordan, with a diverse membership and repertoire. We welcome people of all nationalities and faiths, who want to experience the joy of singing and exploring music as a way of building Community based on love and respect. The Choir performs several major concerts each year; its Christmas and Spring concerts in Amman are highly anticipated events. Dozan wa Awtar’s repertoire includes a wide range of sacred music, from Byzantine hymns through the chorale classics of Western music to the present day and Islamic anasheed. The Choir also enjoys performing secular music, including folk songs from around the world, Broadway hits and arrangements of popular, contemporary music in many languages. A sub-group of the Choir, called “Dozan,” is specializing in performing traditional and contemporary music in Arabic. Some of Dozan wa Awtar’s original arrangements – such as a fusion of the Muslim call to prayer (athan) ...    less

Noctis Choir directed by Francis Faux performing I'll Make Music in St Alphege's Church, Bath, UK. Recorded on 6th December 2014. For more information on Noctis please visit their website www.noctisChoir.com #SingMotets Recorded by Martin Tom...  moreNoctis Choir directed by Francis Faux performing I'll Make Music in St Alphege's Church, Bath, UK. Recorded on 6th December 2014. For more information on Noctis please visit their website www.noctisChoir.com #SingMotets Recorded by Martin Tompkins http://musicvisuals.co.uk/wp/  

"Winter Solstice" by Paul Carey. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Decem...  more"Winter Solstice" by Paul Carey. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 9, 2011.  

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