"A Soldier's Mother's Lullaby" Voce & Mark Singleton, Ēriks Ešenvalds Composer-In-Residence

Kitka woMen's vocal ensemble Trio Kavkasia 2/19/11 Santa Cruz, California Holy Cross Church Sazeimo Perkhuli (as Taught by As Taught by Carl Linich of Trio Kavkasia, who first learned it in The Kartuli Ensemble from a transcription made by Georg...  moreKitka woMen's vocal ensemble Trio Kavkasia 2/19/11 Santa Cruz, California Holy Cross Church Sazeimo Perkhuli (as Taught by As Taught by Carl Linich of Trio Kavkasia, who first learned it in The Kartuli Ensemble from a transcription made by Georgian ethnomusicologist Joseph Jordania) Perkhuli is an ancient Georgian song and dance form traditionally sung by Men. This festive round dance from the northwestern mountains of Georgia features a text consisting entirely of nonsense words such as "worera", "voisa-rera", "dila-wadila", etc. Leslie is performing dance steps learned from a group of young dancers we Met in Dmanisi, Georgia.  less

Bishop Road Community Choir is open to all in the local community. We are a mixed, non-audition choir. All Songs are Taught by ear and we don’t expect anyone to learn the words off by heart. However, music can be made available for those who want it. W...  moreBishop Road Community Choir is open to all in the local community. We are a mixed, non-audition choir. All Songs are Taught by ear and we don’t expect anyone to learn the words off by heart. However, music can be made available for those who want it. We sing a range of different Songs, including pop, gospel, world music and classical. We mainly sing Songs with piano accompaniMent, provided by our famous pianist, Geoff. We hold our own annual concert, and we are often invited to sing at other local events such as the local MayFest. Our Members coMe along for “enjoyMent, friendship and satisfaction as well as singing with a group of like-minded people”. Singing is reputed to release endorphins in the brain, and we’ve certainly noticed amongst us a sense of well-being following rehearsals and in particular, concerts. We are a very sociable bunch and often Meet for a drink at the Chimp House on Gloucester Road following our rehearsal on Thursday evenings. Please do coMe along, new faces are always welcoMe. ...    less

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12

English Translation: FOR YOU, Mother (French-English translation) From the depths of My Memory, With the hollow of My Memories, Between the joys of My childhood And all My future dreams, I feel you My beautiful angel I see you My love O m...  moreEnglish Translation: FOR YOU, Mother (French-English translation) From the depths of My Memory, With the hollow of My Memories, Between the joys of My childhood And all My future dreams, I feel you My beautiful angel I see you My love O My Mother of a kindest heart, My faithful friend of always. I love you, I love you, I love so imMensely, Mother, Mother, sweet Mother. For your love and your kindness, I will sing your praises all of My life. (Ahh) My soul is delirious at the cries of your pain; My music throbs and groans its length. Lord, in your kindness, Comfort My Mother. Give her your love, your strength and your light. For she remains forever My great inspiration, And that My life for her is a blessing. (Ahh) --- --- French Text: POUR TOI, MÈRE Du fond de ma mémoire, Au creux de Mes souvenirs, Entre Mes joies d'enfant Et tous Mes rêve d'avenir, Je te sens mon bel ange; Je te vois mon amour O ma mère au coeur tendre, Ma fidèle amie de to...    less

Alejandro Consolacion II, organ SMA Glee Club Rodolfo DelarMente, conductor

When I was a junior in college, My Mother was fighting breast cancer and My way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at My senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin F...  moreWhen I was a junior in college, My Mother was fighting breast cancer and My way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at My senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin Fenton programMed that piece for his choir at FSU. He shared with Me his strong connection with the piece at a tiMe when his sister-in-law, Peggy Fenton was also fighting breast cancer. Sadly, Peggy Fenton lost her fight with cancer in 2009. That saMe year Kevin contacted Me and asked if I would write a piece in her Memory for her husband and her two daughters. He shared with Me a video of a presentation she did at the Mother’s Day banquet at her church, just a few days before her passing. The title of her presentation was “From Hats to Crown”. She shared stories about her life and the many relationship roles one plays: as a daughter, a sister, as a wife, a Mother and a teacher. As she talked about each role she wore a different hat. She ended with a crown, shar...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finding Songs for your choir (Where do you find all your Songs? and Easy Songs for your choir and Finding Songs for your ch...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love Georgian Songs and singing.     Not Songs from the Georgian era in British history, not Songs from the state of Georgia in the US...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]I teach Songs from all over the world, often in foreign languages. But people are always asking Me for more Songs in English. Why is this? Especially since ...