Programming with purpose, exceptional artistry, tangible connection. Resonance Ensemble, a professional vocal Ensemble, performs powerful concerts promoting meaningful social change. Our performances intentionally address themes highlighting divers...  moreProgramming with purpose, exceptional artistry, tangible connection. Resonance Ensemble, a professional vocal Ensemble, performs powerful concerts promoting meaningful social change. Our performances intentionally address themes highlighting diverse solo and Choral voices, new and underrepresented composers, visual and other performing arts, and community partners. Resonance seeks to reflect on the most pressing social issues of our times through performing new music and sharing many perspectives. As Oregon Arts Watch wrote in June 2019, “they do social justice music justice: their concerts are part social commentary, part group therapy, and part best damn choir show in town.” Our concerts are designed to reflect the times, and audience members often tell us that they see their experiences reflected in our thought-provoking performances.  less

A performance of To the Mothers of Brazil: Salve Regina by L. Jansson by the University Chorale of East Central University. Recorded November, 2016. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conductor.

Greetings fellow Choral educators!   Please feel free to click on the links below to hear some of my latest Choral music.  Send me an email if you would like some sheet music (great prices)!  I’m also accepting four more commissions...

Founded in 2014, the Willow Consort is an exciting new chamber choir based at the University of York directed by Danny Purtell. We perform a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary works. All of our singers have been hand-picked and...  moreFounded in 2014, the Willow Consort is an exciting new chamber choir based at the University of York directed by Danny Purtell. We perform a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary works. All of our singers have been hand-picked and sing with some of the top amateur and professional choirs in the country, including: I Fagiolini, Genesis Sixteen, the Carice Singers, Renaissance, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and many more. We are looking forward to bringing many exciting programmes of Choral music to audiences in York, the rest of the United Kingdom and further afield.  less

Coral Ensemble is a Israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger and conductor: Tzvi Sherf the repertoire: a-cappella and accompanied arrangements of Israeli and non Israeli popular songs, jazz standards, gospel & spirituals, and...  moreCoral Ensemble is a Israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger and conductor: Tzvi Sherf the repertoire: a-cappella and accompanied arrangements of Israeli and non Israeli popular songs, jazz standards, gospel & spirituals, and Jewish and international folklore. During its 25 years of activity, the ensemble has won several first prizes in Choral competitions in Israel and Europe, performed in many musical festivals and events, as well as TV shows and radio programs. the ensemble collaborated with top Israeli musicians such as Yoni Rechter, Alon Olearchik and many more. Coral Ensemble has released 3 albums: Coral Ensemble (1994), Troubdour (2010), At This Time (2017), and a recording of Tzvi Sherf's composition, based on 6 Hasidic Nigunim – Kachomer Beyad Hayotzer (As the Clay in the Potter's hand) (2019).  less

Discover practical choir management tips to streamline rehearsals, improve communication, and grow your ensemble—ideal for community and professional choirs. Running a successful choir requires more than musical talent. Behind every beautiful...