Did you know that … …the festival scene, Riva del Garda is known as the pearl of Lake Garda? …as a borderland offers many beautiful sights to see, place to be or stories to tell? …next March 20-24 meeting music will organize...

This Chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother o...  moreThis Chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother of mercy, Mother of God, and Mother of pardon, Mother of hope, and Mother of grace, Mother full of holy joy, O Mary! 1. Hail, honor of mankind; hail, Virgin worthier than others, who surpass all virgins and in heaven occupy the highest seat of honor, O Mary! 2. Hail, happy child-bearing Mother, for He Who sits at the right hand of the Father, ruling heaven, earth, and sky, didst enclose Himself within Thy womb, O Mary!  less

Order of the Day - poem by Stanley N Solomons Music (for men's voices - AATB) composed and performed by David W Solomons (dwsChorale) Poem: Order of the Day DAWN The new light softly streams, Through the lace curtains, And I try to mend my ...  moreOrder of the Day - poem by Stanley N Solomons Music (for men's voices - AATB) composed and performed by David W Solomons (dwsChorale) Poem: Order of the Day DAWN The new light softly streams, Through the lace curtains, And I try to mend my dreams Till Im myself again. NOON I look into the sky, Where cirrus clouds collide, Laze in the summer light, While the breeze talks to me. EVENING A time for rose-red thought, Long shadows casting, Memories fleeting, Fading and fraught. DUSK Dusk is for grieving, And for private tears. Perhaps for believing Despite what we fear. © S N Solomons June 16th 2009  less

1° Grand Prix di Musica Corale - Saint Vincent - Valle d'Aosta - 22/24 Settembre 2011 Fase finale, riservata ai primi tre cori classificati durante le fasi eliminatorie. www.complessovocalenuoro.it

Conductors’ Day 19 January 2013 The Coton Centre, Tamworth, B79 9AA10.00 am - 4.00 pm Presented by the Association of British Choral Directors, Midlands Region The Day is designed to appeal to choral directors with a range of experience; it i...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather Long and boring.     Photot by ToniVC   But a fe...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs have a Long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

The Kenyan Boys Choir, while in Ottawa performing at We Day 2015, stopped by a local Farm Boy and dressed as customers and employees, broke into spontaneous song to the delight of the shoppers. Gusto TV was there to capture it all on film. Farm Boy f...  moreThe Kenyan Boys Choir, while in Ottawa performing at We Day 2015, stopped by a local Farm Boy and dressed as customers and employees, broke into spontaneous song to the delight of the shoppers. Gusto TV was there to capture it all on film. Farm Boy fresh food store served up a signing surprise for their customers when Kenyan Boys Choir staged an impromptu chorus of song in their food aisles. Join the conversation: #KBCdelight #SetTheMusicFree @farmboy @boyschoirkenya @gustotv The song in the clip is called "Wan E Pap." It was composed and arranged by Fredrick Masambaya - Production Manager at Kenyan Boys Choir. The song depicts our musical prowess and artistry. In the song we boast of being professionals in music and dance. the lyrics to the song are: Yawa mayo mayo wololo Maieyerere. An awero awero thum. Mayo, maiyerere maiyerere eeh. An awero awero thum Wan e pap ka. Winj wer wan e pap ka winj wer ero. Thum room pacha thum emamora amielamiela amielamiela, Adundo chunya gore...    less

The Samford University A Cappella Choir singing "Long Road" by Eriks Esenvalds at the Florilege Vocal de Tours: International Song Competition, May 25-27, 2012. Philip Copeland, conductor.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   If a singing workshop is just a couple of hours Long, then singers’ energy and concentration will probably be fine.     But for ...