May God Bless You by Chris Artley (music), Reuben Hardie (words). Recorded for Praise Be (TVNZ) by The Graduate Choir NZ, conducted by Terence Maskell and accompanied by Chris Artley (piano) and Philip Smith (organ).

VokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether si...  moreVokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether singers or related to other areas of music or those who, despite having another occupation, have a solid musical background and an extense vocal and choral experience. The unique sonority of a female group of singers, usually a capella, has been widely explored throughout the history of music by many composers from all times, both male and female. Examples of such music can be found from the Middle Ages up to contemporary music; however it is not until Romanticism that works are composed specifically for female Choirs. Thus, a particular genre is born that will keep its own entity up to the present times. This genre has been especially cultivated as of late by female artists and composers. Both aspects, that is presenting works written for female Choir as well ...    less

Loving all kinds of a cappellla music, we sing music of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music whi...  moreLoving all kinds of a cappellla music, we sing music of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music which is not often heard. We go on stage in self-organized concerts, but perform in smaller occasions, too.  

I am Sergey Khvoshchinsky, a composer. I stand with the people of Israel, with the people of Ukraine. I am strongly against any violence against Human being. We came into this world for Happiness, not for Pain and Tears. Я - Сергей Хвощинский, композитор....  moreI am Sergey Khvoshchinsky, a composer. I stand with the people of Israel, with the people of Ukraine. I am strongly against any violence against Human being. We came into this world for Happiness, not for Pain and Tears. Я - Сергей Хвощинский, композитор. Я поддерживаю народ Израиля, народ Украины. Я категорически против любого насилия над Человеком. Мы пришли в этот мир для Счастья, не для Боли и Слез.  

We are a Choir of very friendly people, with great musical experience, a great desire to make good music, with a very wide repertoire and many concerts offered. Come meet us!!

"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, arr. Roger Emerson. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, 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 Dir...  more"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, arr. Roger Emerson. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, 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, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this: the fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah You say I took the Name in vain I don't even know the Name But if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light in every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wron...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   Morning St...

The Major Minors Children’s Choir have teamed up with their friends the Hutt Valley Singers to perform this special concert for Mother’s Day. The Children’s Choir which is in its 4th year of singing is looking forward to performing its f...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In most formal Choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....