A recent performance of my "O magnum mysterium" with vocal ensemble sirventes berlin under the direction of Stefan Schuck. It is available through my website at http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/o-magnum-mysterium/ and will be published by Carus-V...  moreA recent performance of my "O magnum mysterium" with vocal ensemble sirventes berlin under the direction of Stefan Schuck. It is available through my website at http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/o-magnum-mysterium/ and will be published by Carus-Verlag in July 2016. Program Note: It is difficult to follow with (yet) another setting of this famous text that has inspired so many composers over the centuries. In my attempt, “O magnum mysterium” returns three times after the first statement, in a similar gesture but each time shifted to a new tonality with even more flats. Thus, the listener gets ever more pulled into this magnificient text until the piece culminates in a jubilant “Alleluia” in C-major, having come full-circle back to very first harmony we heard. Choralnet.com Silver Platter Award Winner  less

"Trahe me post te" de Francisco Guerrero. Grabado en directo en nuestro concierto del pasado 11 de Marzo en Carmona (Sevilla), en el II Ciclo de Música Antigua Ciudad de Carmona. Video Autor: Helgi Jóhannsson, www.helgijohannsson.com Licence: ATTRIB...  more"Trahe me post te" de Francisco Guerrero. Grabado en directo en nuestro concierto del pasado 11 de Marzo en Carmona (Sevilla), en el II Ciclo de Música Antigua Ciudad de Carmona. Video Autor: Helgi Jóhannsson, www.helgijohannsson.com Licence: ATTRIBUTION LICENSE 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org licenses/by/3.0/us/)  

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the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. the recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. the video includes subtitles. the choir has ...  morethe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. the recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. the video includes subtitles. the choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Claudio Monteverdi, Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., and Vijay Singh. Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

Kantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under the leadership of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable of singing a broad range of a cappella Choral music. With the addition of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful of additional singers, t...  moreKantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under the leadership of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable of singing a broad range of a cappella Choral music. With the addition of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful of additional singers, the group quickly found a footing in the cultural fabric of Denver, Colorado. Now entering its 15th full season of performing, the group has expanded into an auditioned ensemble of 54 volunteer singers who meet weekly to rehearse. Many of the singers come from schools with strong Choral music programs, such as Augustana, Brigham Young, Concordia, Luther, St. Olaf, Wartburg, and the University of Northern Colorado. Kantorei established itself as one of the nation’s premier Choral ensembles after performing as an auditioned choir for the 2003 National American Choral Directors Association Conference at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In June 2007, Kantorei embarked on its first-ever international tour to France and Italy. the tour culminated with the distinct...    less

Our mission is to be the vanguard of Choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating Voices: We aim to empower our singers...  moreOur mission is to be the vanguard of Choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating Voices: We aim to empower our singers to be vocal pioneers, pushing the boundaries of their own abilities and contributing to the growth and development of the Choral art form. Education and Exploration: We are dedicated to educating our members and audiences about contemporary Choral music, offering insights into the creative process, and fostering a deeper appreciation for the evolving landscape of the genre. Supporting Composers: We aim to provide a supportive environment for composers, encouraging them to experiment and create, while ensuring their work is given the recognition and respect it deserves. By living our mission, Neoteric Chamber Choir strives to be a catalyst for musical exploration, an advocate for emerging composers, and a source of inspiration for all who share...    less

the Association of British Choral Directors Midlands Region are holding a training day for conductors and singing leaders with sessions led by Sue Hollingworth and Liz Garnett.     Venue: the Coton Centre,Tamworth, StaffordshireDate: Saturday...

CoMA Singers is a new group of experienced singers based in London. We aim to establish a strong group of singers who rehearse and perform regularly, predominantly a cappella Choral works but sometimes with instruments and including some solo/small ens...  moreCoMA Singers is a new group of experienced singers based in London. We aim to establish a strong group of singers who rehearse and perform regularly, predominantly a cappella Choral works but sometimes with instruments and including some solo/small ensemble repertoire. We will be commissioning new works as well as exploring established repertoire and pieces by CoMA composers and associates. the group will reinforce as well as supplement the established CoMA Voices programme. Singers are expected to be confident singers with some sight reading experience, be prepared to tackle unusual vocal techniques and unconventional pieces. Singers are expected to work and prepare themselves between rehearsals  less

I Thank You God was commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at the National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. the text is adapted from the E.E. Cummings poem of the same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "Thi...  moreI Thank You God was commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at the National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. the text is adapted from the E.E. Cummings poem of the same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "This is a poem of grandeur and of praise. therefore it might be expected that this musical setting would aim at vastness, grandeur and awakening." Walker accomplishes this through a variety of means. First, the piano introduction includes slowly unfolding piano arpeggios which focus on open intervals of octaves, fifths and fourths, exploiting the full range of the piano keyboard. the composer also takes the singers on a harmonic journey which begins in a low register in C minor, and then travels through a number of other key areas until it reaches the distant key of G-flat. At this point, the voices are drawn cLosely together into a tone cluster containing the pitches G-flat, A-flat and B-flat, only to open apart into the glorious C major chords which conclude the ...    less

"E dicea l'una sospirando" de Claudio Monteverdi. Grabado en directo en nuestro concierto del pasado 22 de Mayo en el Casino de Madrid. Video Autor: Mélanie Zadeh, melaniezadeh.com Licence: ATTRIBUTION LICENSE 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org licenses...  more"E dicea l'una sospirando" de Claudio Monteverdi. Grabado en directo en nuestro concierto del pasado 22 de Mayo en el Casino de Madrid. Video Autor: Mélanie Zadeh, melaniezadeh.com Licence: ATTRIBUTION LICENSE 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org licenses/by/3.0/us/)