[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You’re learning a song in four-part harmony and you think you’ve nailed your harmony part.   © Copyright Basher Eyre and li...

East Central University Chorale Ada, OK This is a rehearsal of Morten Lauridsen's "Chanson Éloignée" Directed by Dr. Steven Walker

The girls quartet in which Manca Simonič, Urška Brank, Ana Plemenitaš and Višnja Fičor are singing is called Gallina, in translation pullet. But the only association is their liveliness, ease and wittiness. The group was established in the end of 2010. Th...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">The girls quartet in which Manca Simonič, Urška Brank, Ana Plemenitaš and Višnja Fičor are singing is called Gallina, in translation pullet. But the only association is their liveliness, ease and wittiness. The group was established in the end of 2010. The girls were singing together in several acknowledged Slovene choirs and they all still sing in varied singing groups (RTV Chamber Choir, Opera Choir SNT Opera and Ballet Ljubljana, Vocal Group iZbor …) The leader of the group is a promising young conductor Ana Erčulj, who is regularly attending masterclasses led by Slovene and foreign experts. Besides ordinarily performance they are working on implementation of the program by binding singing with other arts such as dancing and visuality. Their reperoaire consist of slovenian folk music, vocal jazz and pop. Gallina is working with young composers and encourage them to write for female quartet in different styles. In 2012 Gallina received silver award on Slovene Choral Competition Naša pesem/Maribor and in 2014 g...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

"Sancta Maria" is a Latin-language soprano aria based on the Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria rusticana, composed by Pietro Mascagni. It uses some of the same lyrics as Ave Maria and has become a popular concert piece. enjouy this version by GRACE CHO...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">"Sancta Maria" is a Latin-language soprano aria based on the Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria rusticana, composed by Pietro Mascagni. It uses some of the same lyrics as Ave Maria and has become a popular concert piece. enjouy this version by GRACE CHORALE INTERNATION @ Night With Patrons  

The ensemble currently consists of 40-50 auditioned singers. The University Chorale is the touring ensemble for the choral department. The ensemble performs a wide spectrum of the finest choral literature. The group performs extensively throughout the Sou...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">The ensemble currently consists of 40-50 auditioned singers. The University Chorale is the touring ensemble for the choral department. The ensemble performs a wide spectrum of the finest choral literature. The group performs extensively throughout the Southwest and will be singing at several venues in Washington D.C. during December of 2013. The group primarily consists of vocal music majors, however, there are singers representing several other academic disciplines. The University Chorale has been under the direction of J. Steven Walker since 1984. Dr. Walker is the Director of Choral Activities and a Linscheid Distinguished Teaching Professor at East Central University. He has served on the music faculty at ECU since 1983.  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A performance of Blue Skies by Irving Berlin by the University Chorale of East Central University. Recorded April, 2016. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conductor.

The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under direction of Music and Artistic Director Dr. James K. Bass, is an auditioned, highly select 140-voice volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of singers from the entire Tampa Bay area. Founded in 1979 by D...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under direction of Music and Artistic Director Dr. James K. Bass, is an auditioned, highly select 140-voice volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of singers from the entire Tampa Bay area. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Robert Summer, The Master Chorale was later incorporated in 1988 as a 501(c)(3). Designated in 1989 as the Principal Chorus of The Florida Orchestra, The Master Chorale is featured annually on The Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks season. In 1999, The Master Chorale was appointed as Artist in Residence at the College of the Arts School of Music at the University of South Florida. The organization serves Tampa Bay and west central Florida with a mission to advance the art of choral music by performing great works of the past, commissioning and performing new literature and sharing the joy and power of choral music with new and existing audiences and singers. The Master Chorale of Tampa BaySince its inception in 1979, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay has produc...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Plant City Community Chorale is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit organization which provides educational, cultural, social, and musical experiences to enrich its members and audiences who live in the communities surrounding Plant City. PCCC strives to promote a...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Plant City Community Chorale is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit organization which provides educational, cultural, social, and musical experiences to enrich its members and audiences who live in the communities surrounding Plant City. PCCC strives to promote and demostrate diversity in the arts in all it does, and seeks to provide oportunities for its members to learn and improve our craft of performance in choral work.  

Celebrating over 35 years of Passion, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-sta...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Celebrating over 35 years of Passion, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-state area, NJCS performs under the baton of dynamic Artistic Director and Conductor, Eric Dale Knapp, accompanied by Linda Sweetman-Waters. The New Jersey Choral Society’s repertoire is among the most diverse in the area, each season providing exciting musical opportunities and experiences for both singer and audience member. The NJCS season consists of December holiday concerts, Pops concerts in March, featuring music from Broadway, American standards and jazz, and late spring concerts of major choral masterpieces and classical selections. NJCS enjoys the privilege of sharing the stage with many exceptional performers, often collaborating with other choral groups, soloists, instrumentalists, and dancers who create a unique concert experience with each performa...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

This is the same recording, but with some sculpture photographs I took several years ago. Details are given at the end of the video. I've uploaded this to complement ChoirPlace's posting of the original video (with the score) on Facebook earlier today....  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">This is the same recording, but with some sculpture photographs I took several years ago. Details are given at the end of the video. I've uploaded this to complement ChoirPlace's posting of the original video (with the score) on Facebook earlier today. Thank you ChoirPlace for sharing my music!