A performance of O Magnum Mysterium by V. Davison and R. Lupinski by The University Chorale of East Central University. Recorded in November, 2015. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conductor.

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“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

Psalm 117 for SSAA Chorus unaccompanied Music and Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman (2000) Performed by the Peace College Chamber Singers Raleigh, North Carolina James S. Smith, conductor Music and Translation: © Copyright 2001 by Ione Pres...  morePsalm 117 for SSAA Chorus unaccompanied Music and Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman (2000) Performed by the Peace College Chamber Singers Raleigh, North Carolina James S. Smith, conductor Music and Translation: © Copyright 2001 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5776 Recording: © Copyright by William Peace University Raleigh, North Carolina. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Justin G. Roy Vice President for Communications and Marketing William Peace University.  less

October 10, 2015 • Sweet - Manolo Da Rold. Wheaton College Men's Glee Club. Mary Hopper, director. 2015 Homecoming Concert.

From "Songs of a Rainbow Nation" by Alexander L'Estrange, the Highbridge Voices Concert Choir performs Si njay njay njay, and Hamba lulu. Mary Clementi, conductor. Devon Joiner, pianist. Chris Cubeta, Billy Janiszewski, percussion.

"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.  

"The Divine Image" by Jonathan Adams, text by William Blake. Performed by the Lee University Chamber Choir, Cameron LaBarr, conductor

The ECU Singers debut performance of "Now Go Ye Into Jerusalem" by Ada area composers, Tori Davison, and Rudy Lupinski. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Rudy Lupinski, Organ Dr. Juliana Overmeier, Piccolo Dr. Doug Larimore, Shofar Chris Larimore, ...  moreThe ECU Singers debut performance of "Now Go Ye Into Jerusalem" by Ada area composers, Tori Davison, and Rudy Lupinski. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Rudy Lupinski, Organ Dr. Juliana Overmeier, Piccolo Dr. Doug Larimore, Shofar Chris Larimore, Gong. This performance was recorded at the East Central University Chorale and ECU Singers Concert, November 19th, 2012