Composer: Marcel Khalifeh, Arranger: Edouard Torikian, Performed by: Fayha Choir, Conducted by: Barkev Taslakian, Solo: Roula Abou Baker كورال الفيحاء: عصفور، لمرسيل خليفة

Here is a very short sneak preview of our lovely new Jenny singing this timeless piece by Stanford, 'The blue bird'. The piece paints a picture of calm stillness and a single blue bird flying silently over a serene lake. Jenny sings it with Albion for t...  moreHere is a very short sneak preview of our lovely new Jenny singing this timeless piece by Stanford, 'The blue bird'. The piece paints a picture of calm stillness and a single blue bird flying silently over a serene lake. Jenny sings it with Albion for the first time on Saturday. Tickets here: http://www.albionchoir.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&id=140  

The Blue Bird Poem by Mary Coleridge Music by Charles Villiers Stanford (Also known under the pseudonym Karel Drofnatski!!) Performed (transposed down a bit) by the dwsChorale (one-man multitrack choir)

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Cho...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Director: Beth Willer of RCS. Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her -- and sings -- knowing she hath wings.  

"Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble. Craig Hella Johnson, conductor. Purchase scores: http://jakerunestad.com/store/why-the-caged-bird-sings

"Faith is the bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of ...  more"Faith is the bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Faith is the bird that feels the light And sings when the dawn is still dark.  

The Kinge's Quire singing music by composer Ethan McGrath. This is a setting of a medieval text that is descriptive of the circumstance and emotion at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

There is a beautiful tree on top of the mountain It has soft leaves and needle-like thorns I wish to climb that tree on the mountain A bird rests on its branches How I wish I can catch the bird But I know I cannot

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Benitis and "And She Sings" by Robert Hugh. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on July 12, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Tour Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Ar...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Benitis and "And She Sings" by Robert Hugh. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on July 12, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Tour Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Prepared for performance at the 2015 International Children's Choir Festival at Canterbury Cathedral and London, presented by Euro Arts Tours. http://www.euroartstours.com Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings.  less

Calling all choral directors:   Quick reminder that the early-bird booking discount for the Conduct with Charisma workshop ends on 16 December 2011. Now is a great time to send in your booking before it can get caught up in the Christmas post! &nb...