Direct Mail - The "Ask Letter"      The internal heart of all direct mail is the “ask letter” which is the topic explored in this blog. An ask letter contains the greeting, other pieces of engaging information such as the cha...

Blend Vocal Association is a Calgary treble vocal ensemble that was established in 2011. Our 14-member group unites in 3 and 4 Part harmony. We share our love of singing by performing an entertaining selection of music from a variety of genres. Since our ...  moreBlend Vocal Association is a Calgary treble vocal ensemble that was established in 2011. Our 14-member group unites in 3 and 4 Part harmony. We share our love of singing by performing an entertaining selection of music from a variety of genres. Since our inception, we strive to engage all our audience members, from the musically sophisticated to first-timers. We enjoy bringing our performance art to the Calgary community. We perform at two major concerts per year as well as various community performances. As a distinctive and dynamic women’s vocal ensemble, we collaborate with local artists to perform unique arrangements of familiar and eclectic repertoire. Blend Vocal Association strives to unite in harmony and share our love of singing by performing a diverse and entertaining selection of musical styles. We ensure our musically sophisticated and first-time audience members leave our multiple-layered performances feeling entertained, upbeat and inspired.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women singing the same Part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s when things can get weird!...

The Peoples Show Choir is coming to Coventry. Be one of the first members and let us make magic together. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a Part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for...  moreThe Peoples Show Choir is coming to Coventry. Be one of the first members and let us make magic together. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a Part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

This October, as Part of Queensland Mental Health Week 2017, the School of Hard Knocks is excited to head to the Sunshine Coast, and we invite you to join our un-auditioned project choir—the inaugural ‘Absolutely Everybody’ Sunshine Coas...

“Vox Animae” had been founded in October 2007 as a Part of the University of Split (Croatia), and since December 2011 it had been functioning independently. Due to its diligent and devoted work, with repertoire including pieces by Croatian and other autho...  more“Vox Animae” had been founded in October 2007 as a Part of the University of Split (Croatia), and since December 2011 it had been functioning independently. Due to its diligent and devoted work, with repertoire including pieces by Croatian and other authors spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century, the choir reached high quality of interpretation, soon recognized by audience. After many successful performances in Split and the region, the choir started to Participate in various national and international choral competitions, having achieved notable results. Thus, the short but interesting history of the choir includes: - 3rd place at “Croatian Choral Assembly” in 2009 and 2011, and 1st place at this competition in 2010, 2012 and 2013; - two silver certificates at international choral competition “Slovakia Cantat 2010”; - awards won at the competition “Cro Patria” (3rd award of the jury in 2010 and 1st award of the audience in 2012); - two silver medals at World Choir Championships held in Graz in Ju...    less

Cat.No. TKM822. Part of the Accessible Choral Library Series (see below). It is a tuneful and beautifully enchanting piece based on Christina Rossetti’s poem, ’Remember’, and would be at home either in concerts or services. David has dedicated this fine p...  moreCat.No. TKM822. Part of the Accessible Choral Library Series (see below). It is a tuneful and beautifully enchanting piece based on Christina Rossetti’s poem, ’Remember’, and would be at home either in concerts or services. David has dedicated this fine piece to a fine Yorkshire lady, Hannah Hauxwell, who sadly passed away as he was penning the work. Please contact mail@timknightmusic.com to find out how to get this music for free, request a commission or book a workshop! You can buy this piece at www.sPartanpress.co.uk quoting the catalogue number: TKM822. In the UK, all Tim Knight Music is distributed by and can be ordered through SPartan Press – 01528 544770 http://www.sPartanpress.co.uk/ or via www.timknightmusic.com shop page. Some pieces are also available via https://www.musicroom.com/. Those without a ‘TKM’ prefix can be ordered directly from the publisher’s website – please contact mail@timknightmusic.com if you are having trouble sourcing this piece. In the USA and overseas, you can order ...    less

One of the saddest and most remarkable love songs of all time, "From Silent Night" by John Dowland is newly arranged here with Alto, Tenor, and Bass choral Parts added. Some of the lowest octave passages in the Lute (Guitar) Part are transposed up an octa...  moreOne of the saddest and most remarkable love songs of all time, "From Silent Night" by John Dowland is newly arranged here with Alto, Tenor, and Bass choral Parts added. Some of the lowest octave passages in the Lute (Guitar) Part are transposed up an octave to better match the new arrangement. The Treble and Bass Viol Parts may be played by Violin and Violoncello, respectively. --- NotePerformer 4 audio and scrolling score seeking live performances. Music and Words: Public Domain Arrangement: © Copyright 2024 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved.  less

Alma redemptoris mater Cecilia McDowall (1951-) Trinity Church, NYC Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Latin Lyrics Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli Porta manes, et stella maris...  moreAlma redemptoris mater Cecilia McDowall (1951-) Trinity Church, NYC Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Latin Lyrics Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli Porta manes, et stella maris, succurre cadentI, Surgere qui curat, populo: tu quae genuistI, Natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis ab ore Sumens illud Ave, peccatorum miserere. English Translation Sweet Mother of the Redeemer, the passage to the heavens, the gate of the spirits of the dead, and the star of the sea, aid the falling. Mother of Him who cares for the people: you who brought forth the wonder of Nature, your Creator. Virgin before and after, who received of Gabriel with joyful greeting, have pity on us sinners.  less

Madrigal by Thomas Vautor for five Part choir. (a vulture composes a song about an owl!? - political correctness gone mad!) The owl is depicted as a thing of beauty a fierce force of nature and a mysterious companion to dying souls The drawin...  moreMadrigal by Thomas Vautor for five Part choir. (a vulture composes a song about an owl!? - political correctness gone mad!) The owl is depicted as a thing of beauty a fierce force of nature and a mysterious companion to dying souls The drawing is by my late mother, the painting is by Caspar David Friedrich the carvings are by my father