Presented by the Saint Patrick's Cathedral Guest Choir Series: "A Millennium of Motets" Jason C. Tramm, Conductor Seton Hall University Chamber Choir and Evocare Performed at Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Manhattan)

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why Choral music sounds so good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

University of Santo Tomas Singers Fidel Calalang, Jr. www.ustsingers | www.facebook.com/ustsingers

Maranatha Christian University Choir. Agustinus Bambang Jusana, conductor. Photos by Eric Jodhy. Live recording at Pelgrimskerk, Badhoevedorp - The Netherlands, 2014. Indonesian Mass is a project of combining Indonesian folk music elements and Weste...  moreMaranatha Christian University Choir. Agustinus Bambang Jusana, conductor. Photos by Eric Jodhy. Live recording at Pelgrimskerk, Badhoevedorp - The Netherlands, 2014. Indonesian Mass is a project of combining Indonesian folk music elements and Western contemporary music writing. Each movements of the mass represents one island from Indonesia. Gloria represents West Papua island, with traditional yelling and voice imitation of the traditional nose-flute.  

Kantorei Choral Ensemble in rehearsal. Tristis Est Anima Mea by Juan Gutierrez de Padilla. www.kantoreikc.org

Just a a few snippets from the chorister point of view.

The University of South Florida Collegiate Singers and conductor James Bass perform Ethan McGrath's "When lilacs last in the dooryard." Note that the the canonic repetition of the opening line, which lasts for about the first 35 seconds or so of this perf...  moreThe University of South Florida Collegiate Singers and conductor James Bass perform Ethan McGrath's "When lilacs last in the dooryard." Note that the the canonic repetition of the opening line, which lasts for about the first 35 seconds or so of this performance, was added by the performers, and is not actually written in the score -- just for your information.  

In Fall 2018, New York's Choral Chameleon Chorus collaborated with jazz pianist and composer Eri Yamamoto, to bring to life 'Goshu Ondo Suite', her new, hour-length piece for choir and jazz trio. Listen to Eri Yamamoto and Choral Chameleon's Artistic D...  moreIn Fall 2018, New York's Choral Chameleon Chorus collaborated with jazz pianist and composer Eri Yamamoto, to bring to life 'Goshu Ondo Suite', her new, hour-length piece for choir and jazz trio. Listen to Eri Yamamoto and Choral Chameleon's Artistic Director Vince Peterson discussing the project, with footage from the November 2018 premiere at the Paul Taylor Dance Company Studios. The event culminated in a dance party encore with audience and choir dancing together! After a simple lesson in the Obon dance from Shiga prefecture in Japan, the audience danced to a reprise of the final movement by the choir and trio. The live performance recording of Goshu Ondo Suite will be released by Aum Fidelity label. Pre-Order from October 1st 2019, release date November 15th 2019.  less

The East Central University Chorale performing "Intercession in Late October". The fifth and last piece in Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano This performance was recorded in ...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Intercession in Late October". The fifth and last piece in Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano This performance was recorded in January of 2001 at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

Coordination is the key to a high-quality Choral performance. Singers must breathe together, watch together and sing together! This workshop will explore innovative techniques to develop good rehearsal and performance habits, while breaking those that ...