The Last March of Destiny (2021) Santiago Veros, composer & guest conductor Charles Anthony Silvestri, poet Jacksonville University Singers Julian David Bryson, Director Recorded live in Terry Concert Hall during the "Us & Them: A Choral Re-Union" ...  moreThe Last March of Destiny (2021) Santiago Veros, composer & guest conductor Charles Anthony Silvestri, poet Jacksonville University Singers Julian David Bryson, Director Recorded live in Terry Concert Hall during the "Us & Them: A Choral Re-Union" concert, November 19, 2021  

The East Central University Chorale performing "Nacht" and "Morgen" by György Ligeti. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa, during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association 2013...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Nacht" and "Morgen" by György Ligeti. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa, during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association 2013 convention. January 17th, 2013.  

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

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.

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 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...