The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not effect the rights on this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Pi...  moreThe Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not effect the rights on this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Benjamin Britten "Hymn to St. Cecilia, op. 27" Soloists: Giulia Montanari, soprano, Italy; Shino Yamasaki, alto, Japan; Sanja Zupanic, soprano, Slovenia; Paul Sojo, baritone, Venezuela; Juande Mateos Segura, tenor, Spain; Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012. Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member) The World Youth Choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012)...    less

A documentary covering the tour of the World Youth Choir in 2010.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last weekend I ran a singing workshop for 40 strangers. As always everyone worked well together (no prima donnas!) and we produced a Wonderful sound at the...

The song "Heal The World" was popularized by Michael Jackson which was released in 1991. The message of this song is to teach humans to do good to fellow humans, other living things on earth.

Music Scores are available at http://www.RockArborMusic.com. The World Choir and Orchestra of Santa Cruz perform "YaLaLay", composed and directed by Stephen Bigger. YaLaLay is a celebration, the words imply "woohoo!". This SAATTBB arrangement may...  moreMusic Scores are available at http://www.RockArborMusic.com. The World Choir and Orchestra of Santa Cruz perform "YaLaLay", composed and directed by Stephen Bigger. YaLaLay is a celebration, the words imply "woohoo!". This SAATTBB arrangement may be performed by 3 men and 3 women's voices in a variety of settings- from voices only (with small adaptation for the musical breaks- instrumental parts may be represented by vocal treatment) to vocals with drums, vocals with piano, and on up to full orchestration. Perfect as a concert opener or finale, the energy generated from this piece makes it a versatile inclusion in standard repertoire for choirs who want to be challenged musically but have a lot of fun in the process. It can be a quick learn to master the basics, but developing the finer points, swoops, stomps, and vocal noises will give the most insatiable appetite something on which to delight their (and their audiences') aural appetite. Swahili Lyric Translation assistance: Sila Tuju (lyrics and...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I bet you think your choir is a Wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But What if I told you that new members might fi...

Credits/rights given with kind permission of: The Nobel Peace Prize concert, IMG, NRK (all rights reserved), Nobel Peace Prize and the Nobel Institute, Jeunesses Musicales Norway, The Foundation "World Youth Choir". The World Youth Choir, project of...  moreCredits/rights given with kind permission of: The Nobel Peace Prize concert, IMG, NRK (all rights reserved), Nobel Peace Prize and the Nobel Institute, Jeunesses Musicales Norway, The Foundation "World Youth Choir". The World Youth Choir, project of the Foundation "World Youth Choir" Den Hague, Netherlands, on kind invitation of the Jeunesses Musicales Norway, University of Oslo and the Nobel Institute/Committee participated at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert held in Oslo on December 11th 2011 -- the annual musical tribute to the year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Featuring an international selection of musical artists and celebrity hosts, the concert honored the spirit and message of the Nobel Peace Prize. It was a musical celebration like no other. The Nobel Peace Prize concert reached potentially 350 million households in 80-120 countries. The World Youth Choir choir sang as well at the Nobel Peace Prize Award giving ceremony in Oslo City Hall on December 10th 2011, where the three 2011 Nobel Peace Priz...    less

"An Open World" is the first in a group of three settings of poems from Fletcher LaVallee Bartholomew's collection entitled "And the Wind: Gnostic Poems 1945 - 1979."

It's a great tribute to the skill and warm-heartedness of the group of Wonderful people that makes up Albion that YET AGAIN we have sold out a concert in Sheffield before the day. I'm proud of you all that you create and perpetuate something in which so m...

News feature from the 2007 World Youth Choir tour in South Africa and Namibia