Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Fa una canzone by Orazio Vecchi (1550 - 1605), an Italian composer of the late Renaissance. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to c...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Fa una canzone by Orazio Vecchi (1550 - 1605), an Italian composer of the late Renaissance. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this milestone! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Donate.html. All Donations receive a charitable tax receipt. This version of Fa una canzone is available on the “Audite nova” CD. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases/Purchases5.html All Stairwell Caroller CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through c...    less

At the piano: Dmitry Semenovsky. The lyrics of the Song is a translation from Goethe's "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt."

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some people really struggle when it comes to learning a Song by ear. Often it’s singers who are used to using sheet music, but not always. &nb...

In challenging times our passion for singing together is stronger than the physical distance. We celebrate Love and compassion in this, our 22nd anniversary at Grupo Vocal Aequalis, by singing Fix You, the Coldplay hit, arranged by Mariano Galussio GR...  moreIn challenging times our passion for singing together is stronger than the physical distance. We celebrate Love and compassion in this, our 22nd anniversary at Grupo Vocal Aequalis, by singing Fix You, the Coldplay hit, arranged by Mariano Galussio GRUPO VOCAL AEQUALIS Conductor: Mariana González Lanuza Keyboard & Guitar: Augusto Paso Violin: Valeria Matsuda Sopranos: Milagros Dastugue Cecilia Field Sandra Guspi Cristina Viñas Isabel Viñas Altos: Georgina Correa Alejandra Goicoechea Tenors: Ricardo Lammertyn Esteban Miyasato Basses: Pablo Bolognesi Roberto Ochova Augusto Paso Audio/Video edition: Dante Ferreyra  less

Choir Web DesignWe Craft Your Place Choral Management Series You could be losing sponsors on LinkedIn Key moves to attract them (even if you don’t know the platform) Most choir directors didn’t start a choir because they “Love so...

A tu lado - Javier Busto (SATB's Guide) Lyrics: Matías Antón Mena Music Arr.: Javier Busto An absolutely romantic text that a man writes to his wife as a declaration of Love. The piece was written for the 50th anniversary of the Habaneras Contest in To...  moreA tu lado - Javier Busto (SATB's Guide) Lyrics: Matías Antón Mena Music Arr.: Javier Busto An absolutely romantic text that a man writes to his wife as a declaration of Love. The piece was written for the 50th anniversary of the Habaneras Contest in Torrevieja, Spain. The musical writing has nothing of a traditional habanera. The constant habanera rhythm is not present but must be felt as an internal rhythm. What I have included is the alternation of minor and major modes so typical of habaneras. More Information, contact us: guide4score@gmail.com  less

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform “ Underneath the Stars” by Kate Rusby. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com ...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform “ Underneath the Stars” by Kate Rusby. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/ or our website http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/ for updates. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 1, 2019. Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Andrew Mason Editing: Pierre Massie  less

The Ingenium Academy Choir forms once a year at the Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music, based in Winchester College, England. Our diverse vocal programme is for 14-18 year olds who Love to sing, are keen to develop their choral tech...  moreThe Ingenium Academy Choir forms once a year at the Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music, based in Winchester College, England. Our diverse vocal programme is for 14-18 year olds who Love to sing, are keen to develop their choral technique, improve their ensemble singing and explore a diverse range of vocal styles. We sing a challenging and exciting repertoire encompassing many genres, and ensure that students gain a deep understanding of these musical styles through the guidance of sectional tutors and voice specialists.  less

Vox Virorum is a community men's choral ensemble for the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill region of North Carolina. Goals are to create a place for men to hone and renew their Love of singing, and to provide a home in the choral community. There is an equal e...  moreVox Virorum is a community men's choral ensemble for the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill region of North Carolina. Goals are to create a place for men to hone and renew their Love of singing, and to provide a home in the choral community. There is an equal emphasis on musical excellence and camaraderie. Male singers age 18 and up, of all experience levels are invited to join.  

ENTERING THE SHELL Love is alive, and someone borne along by it is more alive than lions roaring or men in their fierce courage. Bandits ambush others on the road. They get wealth, but they stay in one place. Lovers keep moving, never the sam...  moreENTERING THE SHELL Love is alive, and someone borne along by it is more alive than lions roaring or men in their fierce courage. Bandits ambush others on the road. They get wealth, but they stay in one place. Lovers keep moving, never the same, not for a second! What makes others grieve, they enjoy! When they look angry, don't believe their faces. It's spring lightning, a joke before the rain. They chew thorns thoughtfully along with pasture grass. Gazelle and lioness, having dinner. Love is invisible except here, in us. Sometimes I praise Love; sometimes Love praises me. Love, a little shell somewhere on the ocean floor, opens its mouth. You and I and we, those imaginary beings, enter that shell as a single sip of seawater. Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six...    less