Missouri Music Educators Association Conference January 26-29, 2011

The Cantilena Singers is a well-established Chamber choir that performs regularly in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. The choir rehearses weekly during School term time, and performs three or four concerts per year. The choir normally performs u...  moreThe Cantilena Singers is a well-established Chamber choir that performs regularly in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. The choir rehearses weekly during School term time, and performs three or four concerts per year. The choir normally performs unaccompanied, with programmes mixing sacred and secular music drawn from all historical periods and spanning many different styles. Recent programmes have included works by Britten, Whitacre, Lauridsen, Byrd, Tallis, Palestrina, Finzi, Rutter, and many others.  less

Ave Regina Caelorum Isabella Leonarda, 1620-1704 Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Angela Saltsman, piano Leesa Love, Sebastian Corriero, Naomi Elgegren, soli Florida Vocal Association 2012 Di...  moreAve Regina Caelorum Isabella Leonarda, 1620-1704 Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Angela Saltsman, piano Leesa Love, Sebastian Corriero, Naomi Elgegren, soli Florida Vocal Association 2012 District 15 Choral Music Performance Assessment Dillard High School Fort Lauderdale, FL March 8, 2012  

Marion High School Chamber Singers, Marion, AR singing the Arkansas composer Jon Adams "Hymn from' Morella'" at the Central ArkCDA Invitational Festival. They then competed at the Ole Miss Choral Festival where they were named "Best in Class" in the cham...  moreMarion High School Chamber Singers, Marion, AR singing the Arkansas composer Jon Adams "Hymn from' Morella'" at the Central ArkCDA Invitational Festival. They then competed at the Ole Miss Choral Festival where they were named "Best in Class" in the Chamber/madrigal division.  

Napa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performa...  moreNapa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performances take place in local churches, theaters, etc. The Chorale programs two rehearsal and concert seasons each year. Artistic Director & Conductor Jan Lanterman and Associate Conductor Jason Nett conduct rehearsals and performances.  

The Bens of Jura from Two Hebridean Songs arr. Craig Kingsbury Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Angela Saltsman, piano Lauren Tannen, Elizabeth Shea, flute Florida Vocal Association 2012 Dis...  moreThe Bens of Jura from Two Hebridean Songs arr. Craig Kingsbury Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Angela Saltsman, piano Lauren Tannen, Elizabeth Shea, flute Florida Vocal Association 2012 District 15 Choral Music Performance Assessment Dillard High School Fort Lauderdale, FL March 8, 2012  

A Gaelic Blessing John Rutter Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Michele Cabeza, piano Florida Vocal Association 2011 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment Wertheim Performing Art...  moreA Gaelic Blessing John Rutter Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Michele Cabeza, piano Florida Vocal Association 2011 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment Wertheim Performing Arts Center Florida International University Miami, FL April 28, 2011  

Il est bel et bon Pierre Passereau Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Michele Cabeza, piano Florida Vocal Association 2011 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment Wertheim Performin...  moreIl est bel et bon Pierre Passereau Western High School Fort Lauderdale, FL US Western Singers Brandon Monse, director Michele Cabeza, piano Florida Vocal Association 2011 South State Choral Music Performance Assessment Wertheim Performing Arts Center Florida International University Miami, FL April 28, 2011  

(Music begins at 3:30 after introduction) World Premiere - Florida ACDA Conference - October 31, 2014. Treble Voices (Lake Nona Middle School) & Lake Nona Singers-(Lake Nona High School)... Justin Chase, Courtney Connelly, & Michelle Bendett, director...  more(Music begins at 3:30 after introduction) World Premiere - Florida ACDA Conference - October 31, 2014. Treble Voices (Lake Nona Middle School) & Lake Nona Singers-(Lake Nona High School)... Justin Chase, Courtney Connelly, & Michelle Bendett, directors. - - - For the score, go to: sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-it…n-monn-nouvo - - - Haitian Creole text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume - - - English Translation Yon Monn Nouvo (A World Anew) Open your ears and listen, Hear and listen, my friends. Open your hearts and hear, Hear and listen, my brothers: Both you and I are full of dreams; You help me and I help you. That is how we will come to build a world anew. “With many hands, the load is light." “One finger alone cannot eat okra.” Knowledge and wealth are goods of humanity That we must share in all friendliness. These are statements that bring happiness; Words of wisdom that make life harvest. We are, each one of us, seeds of eternity That sprout and bloom in our humanity. L...    less

John A. Ferguson High School Falcon Singers Ryan Ellis, conductor // Sydney Guillaume, piano World Premiere - Carnegie Hall - March 9, 2014 - - - See score at: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/nou-se-limye/ - - - Text by: Gabr...  moreJohn A. Ferguson High School Falcon Singers Ryan Ellis, conductor // Sydney Guillaume, piano World Premiere - Carnegie Hall - March 9, 2014 - - - See score at: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/nou-se-limye/ - - - Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --Nou Se Limyè-- (We Are The Light) Children of light, do not stay in the dark; Truth and Love are stronger than the law. From the beginning of time the word was spoken: Darkness and evil had invaded the earth; Everything was functioning in reverse. The Lord decided to put order in disorder. "The Lord said, let there be light: and there was light" Light in the universe, light in the depths of our hearts. So many good things in the beautiful flame of this light: Awareness, development, Understanding and compassion, Truth and dignity, Wisdom and justice, Liberty and hope, Love and happiness. Children of light, do not stay in the dark. We must shine for all the earth. We must shine in all darkness. We must shine, we ...    less