A request by artistic director Susan Glass for a new choral work addressing climate change resulted in the creation of “Planet Earth Lullaby.” Composer Rich Campbell contemplated and determined the piece would be both an alarm for help and a call to actio...  One';">moreOne;">A request by artistic director Susan Glass for a new choral work addressing climate change resulted in the creation of “Planet Earth Lullaby.” Composer Rich Campbell contemplated and determined the piece would be both an alarm for help and a call to action. For over a century the internationally recognized distress signal has been the Morse Code sequence for SOS: 3 short, 3 long, 3 short ( . . . - - - . . . ). This became the rhythmic framework of note durations (heard in various ways) throughout this work, though it collapses when the chorus sings of “catastrophic climate collapse.” The SOS pattern then returns, transformed into longer durations, calling for renewed attention and devotion to our environment. CommissiOned by the Glass Menagerie Chorus, NYC.  One';">less

North Sky Chorale (Peter Hooge, solo) presented a deeply moving performance of U2's "MLK" in November 2024 in Saskatoon, SK https://www.northSkychorale.ca

"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington...  One';">moreOne;">"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus, joining the choir in recording 4 of his pieces. This performance is from that session. The other pieces were "Sanctus" for a cappella choir, and "Luminous Night of the Soul", accompanied by the composer at the piano and joined by the Kairos Quartet -- the resident faculty string quartet at CWU. The final piece, "Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages", was recorded both in an unaccompanied rendition (how it is written and published) and in a version with Mr. Gjeilo improvising an accompaniment to the choir. This was Ola's second time on CWU's campus. His first visit was in the spring of 2011 and yielded 5 videos of his music, a wide-ranging interview with the composer and other bonus material. It resulted in a DVD entitled "In the M...    One';">less

Musica Viva Vocal Ensemble Beograd, 16. maj 2014.

Performed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No One met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me fr...  One';">moreOne;">Performed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No One met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me from Bloody Men - 30:00 Sanctus - 31:45 Hymn Before Action - 39:07 Charge! - 42:16 Last Post - 48:51 Angry Flames - 50:28 Torches - 54:17 Agnus Dei - 57:24 Now the Guns have Stopped - 1:01:28 Benedictus - 1:05:26 Better is Peace - 1:13:58 Final Chorale - 1:21:31  One';">less

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior ...  One';">moreOne;">The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior to their Argentine tour and performance at the 9th International World Choral Symposium. "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" was comissiOned by and dedicated to the Salt Lake Vocal Artists and Brady Allred. Piano: Laurel Enke Across the Vast, Eternal Sky Weary I fly, Across the vast eternal Sky, High in the heavens, Where awaits my destiny. Grey skies are thick'ning; Soon now my time will come, Time to return home 'Cross the vast eternal Sky. When I was young I flew in the velvet night; Shining by day, a firebird bathed in light! Grey now my feathers, which once were red and gold; My destiny to soar up to the Sunlight! Sunlight shines on my face; This is my grace, to be Restored, born again, In flame! Do not despair that I a...    One';">less

Schola Cantorum Jubilate during Carols by Candlelight 2010 under the direction of Marouska Attard

From our CHORALATIONS concert in Saskatoon, SK Knox United Church April 13, 2025 North Sky Chorale is directed by Richard Janzen Andra Wist, djembe Connor Elias, shaker https://northSkychorale.ca

Formed in 2016 as Academy Voices, North Sky Chorale performs in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It typically assembles a choir for a brief time before each performance, then disbands until just before the next concert when a new choir is formed. The s...  One';">moreOne;">Formed in 2016 as Academy Voices, North Sky Chorale performs in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It typically assembles a choir for a brief time before each performance, then disbands until just before the next concert when a new choir is formed. The singers may or may not be the same each time. The choir is known for its freshness of sound and heart felt connections with the listener.  

Philip Klaassen, solo North Sky Chorale live performance in Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK May 2023