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XII- International Choir Festival “Music & Sea”
17-22 September 2024
Paralia, Greece
the International Choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beau... moreXII- International Choir Festival “Music & Sea”
17-22 September 2024
Paralia, Greece
the International Choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the west coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus.
the Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main concept of both parts is joining Music, vacation, friendship and fun. the idea of the Festival is to bring the Music closer to the people and to present the Music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All Choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival.
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Requiem by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes
the final movement (mvt. VI) of the Requiem that I composed in 2007, as performed by the Orlando Chamber Singers under the direction of Gregory Ruffer on May 18, 2008. I had wanted to write a requiem for quite some time, having been swept away by the Req... morethe final movement (mvt. VI) of the Requiem that I composed in 2007, as performed by the Orlando Chamber Singers under the direction of Gregory Ruffer on May 18, 2008. I had wanted to write a requiem for quite some time, having been swept away by the Requiems of Brahms, Faure, Rutter, Durufle, Mozart and Daley.
"Life's work well done,
Life's race well run,
Life's crown well won,
Now comes rest."
--- Edward Hazen Parker
If [they] have given you delight
By aught that [they] have done,
Let [them] lie quiet in that night
Which shall be yours anon:
And for that little, little span
the dead are borne in mind
Seek not to question other than
the [deeds] [they] leave behind.
--- Kipling
Pictures: random shots from London, UK; Washington, D.C.; Toronto, Canada; Tulum, Mexico. less
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the sheet Music is not the song!
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
A while ago I wrote about an artist who thought that Music resides in the Musical notation and a Musician's job is to realise that notation perfectly.
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A Boy was Born (Benjamin Britten): Variation 6 - 'Finale: Noël'
the Giovanni Consort is a Chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. the group performs a wide range of choral Music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite Musicianship and attention to detail.
This video was rec... morethe Giovanni Consort is a Chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. the group performs a wide range of choral Music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite Musicianship and attention to detail.
This video was recorded at their December 2012 concert, "Hodie Christus" in the Dining Hall of St. George's College at the University of Western Australia.
Audio/Visual recording courtesy of Michael Grebla - check out his other work @ http://www.youtube.com/user/GreblaMusic/ less
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Tamariki
Tamariki is the youngest member of Kokopelli’s Choir family. With an emphasis on play and discovery, this group explores singing and Music in a secure but exciting environment.
Tamariki offers a focus on thorough and excellent Music education, with ... moreTamariki is the youngest member of Kokopelli’s Choir family. With an emphasis on play and discovery, this group explores singing and Music in a secure but exciting environment.
Tamariki offers a focus on thorough and excellent Music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on Musical literacy, Music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Tamariki provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group. Most importantly, Tamariki has fun and creates exciting Music!
To better address the different needs and abilities of this diverse age range, the Choir is now split into two streams:
Tamariki 1 is for singers in Kindergarten and Grade 1. (Singers must be 5 years old by March 1, 2014 in order to register.)
Tamariki 2 is for singers in Grades 2 and 3.
the different streams and rehearsal days will combine t... less
