The Magnets remake of "Human" by The Killers

Human is a piece commissioned by Joseph Ohrt,Director of Choral Activities Central Bucks High School-West on August 13 of 2019. World premiere performance: March 5, 2020 at the ACDA Conference in Rochester, NY. Central Bucks High School-West women's C...  moreHuman is a piece commissioned by Joseph Ohrt,Director of Choral Activities Central Bucks High School-West on August 13 of 2019. World premiere performance: March 5, 2020 at the ACDA Conference in Rochester, NY. Central Bucks High School-West women's Choir. Dr. Joseph Ohrt, conductor Lyrics by Joe Hazell and Gianni Recupero. Music by Santiago Veros If you wish to purchase the scores or to be in contact with the composer for possible commissions, write to contact@santiagoveros.site  

Human by Santiago Veros – a powerful women’s choir work about social justice, diversity, and inclusion. Commissioned by Central Bucks High School-West, premiered at the ACDA Conference 2020 (Rochester, NY) by the Central Bucks High School-West Women’s Cho...  moreHuman by Santiago Veros – a powerful women’s choir work about social justice, diversity, and inclusion. Commissioned by Central Bucks High School-West, premiered at the ACDA Conference 2020 (Rochester, NY) by the Central Bucks High School-West Women’s Choir. This piece is a protest: a poignant outcry forged from silenced echoes, demanding to be heard. “Human” celebrates the mosaic of Humanity—diversity in our DNA, the kaleidoscope of genders, and the unity that emerges when we embrace our differences. Perfect for advanced women’s choirs, festivals, and programs exploring justice and identity Lyrics: Joe Hazell & Gianni Recupero Music: Santiago Veros  less

Music has been a part of Human civilization for centuries. It is a form of expression that has the power to evoke emotions and connect people from different parts of the world. With so many genres, styles, and artists, the question arises, which is the be...

Seeing the forest for the trees... Something on my mind today as I prepare young minds for a year of learning and growing as Human beings through the medium of Choral Music, is the value of an individual identity in a group setting.  So many people ...

What happens when a piece of music dares to become a manifesto instead of just a melody? Back in 2019, I received a commission for a new work centered on diversity and divergence. The story behind the commission is shrouded in a bit of myth—layered...

The purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and Human interaction. Inspiring good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship p...  moreThe purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and Human interaction. Inspiring good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship programs that foster community among its members and encourages music-making of the highest level, understanding that music exists in all areas of our lives. Through participation in the Rise Up Chorus, participants will: Understand that we all have value Understand that WE ARE the music, not just makers of music Music isn’t limited to rehearsal and performance. Music envelops our lives and becomes who we are. We use music to do good in the world We use music for healing We use music to serve others We are a place for everyone We break down barriers and do the right thing every time. It’s okay to make mistakes… as long as we learn from them We teach life skills through music: Collaboration Apprenticeship Mentorship Part...    less

Music has been the inseparabale part of Human life. And when the ear listens to music, the mouth responds with signing. For some, music and signing brings joy to themselves while for some, it helps them express themselves. Nevertheless, there is one impor...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Have you noticed how the living dead always have husky laboured breathing?   Photo by theogeo   I’m beginning to worry that zombies ...

*The old name is Samsun Chamber Choir, new name is VocaVoice !.. VocaVoice was formed in October 2010 consisting of students from Samsun 19 Mayıs University. Polyphonic at the forefront of the Human voice, and in some parts of various rhythm instru...  more*The old name is Samsun Chamber Choir, new name is VocaVoice !.. VocaVoice was formed in October 2010 consisting of students from Samsun 19 Mayıs University. Polyphonic at the forefront of the Human voice, and in some parts of various rhythm instruments makes music using instruments and electronic sounds. VocaVoice within a cappella music teachers who fell in love and music students is located. The repertoire of the choir is a blend of the works from Middle Ages, Renaissance, Classic, Romantic, Modern Era as well as Negro - Spiritual and Jazz - Blues - Pop - R&B - Turkish Folk Song pieces. *Eski adıyla Samsun Oda Korosu, yeni adıyla VocaVoice !.. 2010 yılında Şef Bilgen Özcan Coşkunsoy yönetiminde Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Müzik Eğitimi Bölümü öğrencileri ve mezunları tarafından Samsun Oda Korosu ismiyle kurulan grup 2012 yılında VocaVoice ismini almıştır. Haftada iki gün 4 saat çalışma imkanı bulabilen VocaVoice, 22 kişiden oluşan bir akapella gruptur. Çok s...    less