Sing from the Heart Tranquil countryside Singing retreat holiday in the heart of rural Normandie, France   6-13 April 2024 "...an amazing & glorious week of Singing & friendship."   Fun, friendly and nurturing small group Singing re...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Musica Sacra competition

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

Paul Rardin's arrangement of Walk In Jerusalem sung by the University School Glee Club. Soloist: Devon Steve. Conductor: Daniel Singer.

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Folklore competition.

While the lyrics for this piece are based on traditional chants from the Kalinga region of the Philippines, the diverse and energetic music is an original. Each section has its own unique rhythm that builds through a series of interlocking chants to the c...  moreWhile the lyrics for this piece are based on traditional chants from the Kalinga region of the Philippines, the diverse and energetic music is an original. Each section has its own unique rhythm that builds through a series of interlocking chants to the climactic finish. Eight Part Mixed Choruso Audio Credit: Performed by ONE Chamber Ensemble – Ai Hooi Lim, Conductor You can purchase scores for THREE KALINGA CHANTS: http://seeadot.com/shop/three-kalinga-chants/  

The East Central University Chorale performing György Ligeti's Nacht un Morgen. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded at the East Central University Chorale and ECU Singers Fall concert. December 19th, 2012.

St. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school choir that was first started in 1993. The choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the choir’s repertoire has included performa...  moreSt. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school choir that was first started in 1993. The choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the choir’s repertoire has included performances of: Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, The Requiems of Brahms and Mozart, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and others. Auditions held every August and January.  

University of Utah Chamber Choir, under the direction of doctoral student Sonja Sperling performing Brahms' "Neckereien" on their 2013 Spring Concert in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

The Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the ...  moreThe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble Singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential. From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of Singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ...    less