22nd National choir Competition Slovenia, April 20-22, 2012, Maribor

Otello Polyphonic choir at the Ohrid choir Fest 2017

Each season, the Rainier Chorale features three concerts: a festive holiday concert in December, a classical masterworks concert in March or April, and a pop concert in June. Rainier Chorale frequently boasts over 70 active members and we always welcome n...  moreEach season, the Rainier Chorale features three concerts: a festive holiday concert in December, a classical masterworks concert in March or April, and a pop concert in June. Rainier Chorale frequently boasts over 70 active members and we always welcome new singers. Diverse in age, interests, and background, our members represent a vivacious and committed musical community.  

Wicklow Choral Society is a mixed-voice amateur community choir of more than 50 members, drawn from Wicklow Town and the surrounding areas. We perform a major concert every May in Wicklow with professional soloists and orchestra, as well as a Carol Conce...  moreWicklow Choral Society is a mixed-voice amateur community choir of more than 50 members, drawn from Wicklow Town and the surrounding areas. We perform a major concert every May in Wicklow with professional soloists and orchestra, as well as a Carol Concert at Christmas in support of local charities.  

2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Nachtlied - Max Reger 夜曲 - 馬克思雷格 雷格（Max Reger, 1873-1916）為德國鋼琴家、管風琴家、指揮家與作曲家，在當時被列為保守派作曲家，非常崇拜巴哈，因此作品深受巴哈的影響。其音樂風格結合了巴洛克時期半音和聲手法與古典時期正規的曲式結構，被認為是十九世紀浪漫主義的承繼者及二十世紀早期現代主義的先驅。 〈夜曲〉的歌詞由十...  more2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Nachtlied - Max Reger 夜曲 - 馬克思雷格 雷格（Max Reger, 1873-1916）為德國鋼琴家、管風琴家、指揮家與作曲家，在當時被列為保守派作曲家，非常崇拜巴哈，因此作品深受巴哈的影響。其音樂風格結合了巴洛克時期半音和聲手法與古典時期正規的曲式結構，被認為是十九世紀浪漫主義的承繼者及二十世紀早期現代主義的先驅。 〈夜曲〉的歌詞由十六世紀末德國聖詩作家赫伯特所寫，全曲分為三個部分，首先以微弱音量演唱象徵夜晚的來臨與寧靜，世人休息之時仍受到上主的保佑；接著突然轉換力度與情緒，大聲呼求上主的守護，作世人的守護者；最後又回到如開頭一般的寧靜氣氛，世人內心平靜、充滿感恩與信任，並稱頌上主之榮耀。 Nachtlied Die Nacht ist kom-men, Drin wir ruh-en sol-len; Gott walt's, zum Fromennach seim Wohlgefallen, Daß wir uns le-gen In seim Gleit und Se-gen, Der Ruh' zu pfle-gen. Treib, Herr, von uns ferndie unreinen Geister, Halt die Nachtwacht gern,sei selbst unser Schutzherr! Schirm beid Leib und Seel' Unter Deine Flügel, send uns Dein Engel! Laß uns einschlafenmit gu-ten Gedanen, fröhlich aufwachenund von dir nicht wanken; Laß uns mit Züchten Unser Tun und Dichten Zu Deim Preis richten! 夜曲 夜晚來臨，該是我們休息之時； 上主無所不在，以祂的良善美意保佑著我們。 我們躺臥， 在祂不變的祝福之下， 平安永存。 主啊，使我們遠離不淨的靈魂 助我們守夜，做我們的守護者！ 庇蔭我們的軀體和靈魂， ...    less

Do you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abil...  moreDo you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abilities to perform music and to learn more about it.Come and sing days/ provide opportunities for singers of all ages and abilities to learn a work or works and to develop their vocal and choral technique.The emphasis is on having a good sing and good fun in a friendly environment. Visit our website for more details  less

The Blue Bird Poem by Mary Coleridge Music by Charles Villiers Stanford (also known under the pseudonym Karel Drofnatski!!) Performed (transposed down a bit) by the dwsChorale (one-man multitrack choir)

The Student Union choir of the University of Turku (TYY choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the c...  more The Student Union choir of the University of Turku (TYY choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the choir’s conductor. The choir’s repertoire mainly consists of a wide variety of a cappella songs. The choir can be found performing in Turku as well as other cities many times throughout the year. Traditionally, there is a quartet concert in January, a spring concert right after May Day (Vappu) and an advent concert in December. The TYY choir has participated in many venues outside of Turku. The choir represented Finland in the international choir competition in Coleraine, Ireland in 2006. The competition could not have gone any better as the choir won in the category of mixed choir and was given the award as best choir. In addition to this, Slavonic Tractor, a group of choir members, won in the female choir category and the Kanske quartet won in the Light E...    less

The Fabulous Fridays, a young modern Jazz Pop choir from Berlin, was founded by conductor Michael Betzner-Brandt in 2003 and seeks with its 20 members to perform a range of music, including jazz and pop, as well as a mix between classical and popular musi...  moreThe Fabulous Fridays, a young modern Jazz Pop choir from Berlin, was founded by conductor Michael Betzner-Brandt in 2003 and seeks with its 20 members to perform a range of music, including jazz and pop, as well as a mix between classical and popular music, and improvisations.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member...