The Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the ...  moreThe Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the university through an audition process. The group has achieved an impressive reputation of excellence, having been chosen each of the last twenty years to perform at conventions or festivals around the country: the Pennsylvania Music Educators State Conference; the Eastern Division Music Educators National Conference; the Music Educators National Convention; the American Choral Directors Association Pennsylvania State Conference, and the ACDA Eastern Division Convention. The Choir is renowned on the international stage as well, representing the US at competitions and festivals around the world. The singers are frequently praised for the emotional spectrum in their performances, their diverse vocal color, and their varied repertoire. Check out my personal web...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The OK Chorale have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring Concert. I need to plan a...

Music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Calliope - Régine Théodoresco, Voix de femmes d'après Les Causeuses, Camille Claudel © Musée Rodin - ADAGP Photo : Christian BARAJA Les voix murmurent, s’élèvent et disparaissent à nouveau un peu comme une vague (autre...  moreMusic: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Calliope - Régine Théodoresco, Voix de femmes d'après Les Causeuses, Camille Claudel © Musée Rodin - ADAGP Photo : Christian BARAJA Les voix murmurent, s’élèvent et disparaissent à nouveau un peu comme une vague (autre sculpture célèbre) , telle une Camille démultipliée… "Merci pour cette communication d'une nouvelle pièce de votre composition. Elle est impressionnante. Un résultat et une interprétation de Calliope superbes, mais quel choc: malgré la musique, malgré les voix, malgré le texte, le temps semble être suspendu. Ou plutôt, on le voit passer sans pouvoir ni le maîtriser, ni en profiter. C'est une musique du vide mental, spirituel et même physique. Une musique du néant alors qu'on pressent que tant de choses se passent au-delà. Si c'est cela votre conception de l'enfermement carcéral, je ne veux jamais connaître la prison. On a le sentiment d'un effondrement psychologique progressif. Votre pièce "Injail" marque le début de l'enfermement et de la descente aux enfe...    less

The joy of preparing a Concert. Mississauga Festival Youth Choir

Dirijor: Eduard Dinu Invitat: Cezar Ouatu Moderatoare: Ada Condeescu Catedrala Sfântul Iosif - 22 decembrie 2018

Cakes and a Concert Saturday 2 May 2015 at 4pm Holy Trinity Church, Millhouses S7 2GY A special Concert of collaborations and cakes… Albion’s only performance in Sheffield in the first half of 2015 – and it’s a unique one! &...

Opening Gala Concert of the inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival, 24th October 2013, St. Columb's Hall, Derry. The gala Concert featured chamber Choir Codetta, conducted by Musical Director Dónal Doherty, internationally acclaimed saxo...  moreOpening Gala Concert of the inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival, 24th October 2013, St. Columb's Hall, Derry. The gala Concert featured chamber Choir Codetta, conducted by Musical Director Dónal Doherty, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Gerard McChrystal, pianist Ruth McGinley, vocal ensemble Latvian Voices and beatboxer LYTOS.  

What an amazing joint performance with our wonderful American friends! A memory both Choirs will treasure! : )

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Not being a regular Concert-goer myself, I often wonder why people make the effort to go to Concerts.     'A Choral Voyage' Concert by d...

Monroe High School Concert Choir singing Places Among the Stars by Jonathan Adams at the 2014 Festival Concert.