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Huntington University Concert Choir
The Huntington University Concert Choir features 16 to 36 members – all who go through an audition process for selection in this on-campus mixed Choir group.
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CWU Chamber Choir: Gjeilo - "Dark Night Of The Soul"
“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty)
TEXT:
One dark night,
fired... more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty)
TEXT:
One dark night,
fired with love’s urgent longings
—ah, the sheer grace!—
I went out unseen,
my house being now all stilled.
In darkness, and secure,
by the secret ladder, disguised,
—ah, the sheer grace!—
in darkness and concealment,
my house being now all stilled.
On that glad night, in secret,
for no one saw me,
nor did I look at anything,
with no other light or guide
than the one that burned in my heart.
- St. John of the Cross (1542-1592)
ABOUT THE WORK:
“Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio... less
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VokalArs
VokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, High artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether si... moreVokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, High artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether singers or related to other areas of music or those who, despite having another occupation, have a solid musical background and an extense vocal and choral experience.
The unique sonority of a female group of singers, usually a capella, has been widely explored throughout the history of music by many composers from all times, both male and female. Examples of such music can be found from the Middle Ages up to contemporary music; however it is not until Romanticism that works are composed specifically for female Choirs. Thus, a particular genre is born that will keep its own entity up to the present times. This genre has been especially cultivated as of late by female artists and composers. Both aspects, that is presenting works written for female Choir as well ... less
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O Nata Lux - ECU Chorale - 2013 OMEA In-Service Workshop
The East Central University Chorale performing "O Nata Lux" by ECU Resident composers Tori Davison and Rudy Lupinski.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Rudy Lupinski at the piano
This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tul... moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "O Nata Lux" by ECU Resident composers Tori Davison and Rudy Lupinski.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Rudy Lupinski at the piano
This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association 2013 convention.
January 17th, 2013
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University Choir
The University Choir of UTPB is an advanced select ensemble that performs masterworks from the choral canon as well as contemporary works from around the world.