[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from tHe Front of tHe Choir]I’ve been praised many times by tHe singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s tHe alternative?I must admit that I ...

About us/our coming CD: Crossover projects are tHe hallmark of tHe Sonux Ensemble. TogetHer with tHe jazz-saxophonist Stefan KucHel and tHe Sirius Quartet, tHe young men's choir performs contemporary works. THe Quartet members describe tHemselves as arti...  moreAbout us/our coming CD: Crossover projects are tHe hallmark of tHe Sonux Ensemble. TogetHer with tHe jazz-saxophonist Stefan KucHel and tHe Sirius Quartet, tHe young men's choir performs contemporary works. THe Quartet members describe tHemselves as artists of improvisation who break out of tHe conventional vocabulary of sound for a string quartet. Most pieces on this CD were written especially for tHe Sonux Ensemble, and thus composed to tHe singers' strengths. "We have worked on tHese pieces togetHer with tHe composers, and given tHem tHeir first performances over tHe course of tHe last five years. This disc features only world premiere recordings and, literally, unHeard of choral music, " tHe choir's director Hans-Joachim Lustig notes. THe works recorded on this CD focus on tHe topics of light and love. THe eponymous poem by Charles Anthony Silvestri that lends its title to tHe disc frames and connects tHe two topics. Silvestri wrote tHe text in 2012, exclusively for this project. Hans-Joachim L...    less

Comprised of more than 20 experienced singers. All have a wealth of vocal experience. Many have sung in barbershop choruses and quartets. OtHers have strong choral backgrounds.

Video from tHe recording of Kim André Arnesen's MAGNIFICAT to be released by 2L on pure Audio Blu-ray this October, featuring both Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos audio streams. Nidarosdomens jentekor & TrondHeimSolistene Lise Granden Berg, soprano Magne ...  moreVideo from tHe recording of Kim André Arnesen's MAGNIFICAT to be released by 2L on pure Audio Blu-ray this October, featuring both Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos audio streams. Nidarosdomens jentekor & TrondHeimSolistene Lise Granden Berg, soprano Magne H. Draagen, organ Maria Næss, piano (Arnesen) Ola Gjeilo, piano (Gjeilo) Øyvind Gimse, artistic director TrondHeimSolistene Anita Brevik, conductor from tHe album MAGNIFICAT with music by Kim André Arnesen, Aaron Jay Kernis and Ola Gjeilo recorded at tHe Nidaros CatHedral by Lindberg Lyd AS, May 2013, January and May 2014. Recording producer: Morten Lindberg Recording technician: Beatrice Johannessen Music editor: Jørn Simenstad Mix, mastering and video production: Morten Lindberg 20©14 Lindberg Lyd AS http://www.2L.no 9.1 Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos + 5.1 SURROUND + STEREO Produced in DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition 352.8kHz/24bit) by Lindberg Lyd, Norway. To be released October 2014 on pure Audio Blu-ray, Hybrid SACD and as HiRes aud...    less

"Singing makes a difference-it brings communities togetHer. It crosses every cultural divide and opens up tHe world, especially to children. Save tHe Children is also about making a difference and changing children’s lives. This is a terrific collab...

Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites men and boys of all ages to join our new Brisbane branch.   Calling all dads, brotHers, uncles, grandfatHers, cousins and mates!   Award winning singer and conductor of tHe ABC TV smash hit Choir of Hard Knocks, ...

Viderunt Omnes by Mikołaj Zieleński, a.k.a. Nicolaus Zielenski - transposed for men's voices Viderunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri. Alleluia All tHe ends of tHe earth have seen tHe salvation of our God. Alleluia (THe score link is for...  moreViderunt Omnes by Mikołaj Zieleński, a.k.a. Nicolaus Zielenski - transposed for men's voices Viderunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri. Alleluia All tHe ends of tHe earth have seen tHe salvation of our God. Alleluia (THe score link is for tHe original SATB version)  

Tania de Jong AM makes tHe case that people singing togetHer can change tHe brain. Pushing tHe idea that creativity is tHe strategic tool of tHe 21st century, sHe says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any good. SHe explains how...  moreTania de Jong AM makes tHe case that people singing togetHer can change tHe brain. Pushing tHe idea that creativity is tHe strategic tool of tHe 21st century, sHe says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any good. SHe explains how singing is a survival mechanism, how it makes our Hearts beat togetHer and can Help Heal strokes and depression. With singing, and tHe potential sHe believes it has, Tania dedicates Herself to enhancing and promoting ingenuity and founded Creativity Australia and Creative Universe to do so. As a leading Australian soprano and through 'With One Voice', Tania works with disadvantaged communities. In 2008 sHe was appointed a Member of tHe Order of Australia for services to tHe arts and for tHe establishment and development of arts enrichment programs for schools and communities. Connect with Tania: Tw: @TaniadeJong FB: https://www.facebook.com/taniadjongam Ln: http://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadejong G+: https://plus.google.com/102004449932208558046/posts...    less

"All men Dream" by Jonathan Adams, Sine Nomine Singers, Conductor & Founder, Dr. David Lee Johnson. Recorded Live at First United Methodist Church in Valdosta, GA on February 10, 2013. Produced by Chris Williams.

Agnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and organ THe whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an organ voluntary based on tHe tHemes. A version for 3 part mixed choir (Soprano, Alto and M...  moreAgnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and organ THe whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an organ voluntary based on tHe tHemes. A version for 3 part mixed choir (Soprano, Alto and men) and organ is also available at: http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sHeetmusic/sm-185192_mass_for_three_part_mixed_choir_and_organ.html Because of its gently exotic modal flavours, tHe music was deemed to have a ring of "oriental promise" by one appreciative member of tHe congregation at tHe first performance. This setting has been sung in CatHedrals in MancHester, Southwell and Dublin and tHe Agnus has also featured in services at Christ Church Didsbury. THe recording Here is tHe Agnus Dei sung by tHe Voluntary Choir of MancHester CatHedral during tHeir visit to Southwell Minster.  less