III. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when...  moreIII. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when my soul heard something from your soul. I drank water from your spring and felt The current take me. 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 poems by The thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from The Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. The poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, The giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and The ocean's gifts and singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, sp...    less

Quire Voices is a new semi-professional standard mixed chamber choir of around 36 Singers, based in Windsor. Entry by audition. Rehearsals are fortnightly on Sunday evenings. Currently performing 4 concerts per year, all proceeds from Quire Voices conc...  moreQuire Voices is a new semi-professional standard mixed chamber choir of around 36 Singers, based in Windsor. Entry by audition. Rehearsals are fortnightly on Sunday evenings. Currently performing 4 concerts per year, all proceeds from Quire Voices concerts go to a different selected charity for each event. Charities for 2011 are: The Royal British Legion, Tommy's Charity.  

The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to providing young Singers aged seven years old to senior high school years, with vocal tu...  moreThe Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to providing young Singers aged seven years old to senior high school years, with vocal tuition, performance and learning experiences that encourage The enjoyment of singing and learning music, teamwork, good communication and self-esteem. For many years The blue and gold robes of The Australian Youth Choir have featured at cultural events that shape our nation. The Australian Youth Choir has a rich tradition in choral music education, educating thousands of choristers throughout Australia. Choir Lesson Program Choir and singing lessons follow a set choral curriculum structure to develop The following skills on a weekly basis: Choral repertoire Sight singing / memory training Voice production Breathing techniques Performance and stagecraft skills Lessons also include rehearsal of selected music for two annual performances.  less

"Kyrie" by Joshua B. Himes Contact The composer directly by email for more information about getting music and performing oTher works by The composer: joshuabhimes@gmail.com Translation: "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy" Rec...  more"Kyrie" by Joshua B. Himes Contact The composer directly by email for more information about getting music and performing oTher works by The composer: joshuabhimes@gmail.com Translation: "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy" Recorded by The Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers under The direction of Bruce Rogers. To learn more about The composer, visit his personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/joshuabhimes  

Choral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted The VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and The 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of The sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" ...  moreChoral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted The VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and The 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of The sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" on March 22, 2009 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.  

The Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with The Hutt Valley Singers. ...  moreThe Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with The Hutt Valley Singers. The choir was such a success and those involved enjoyed it so much that it was decided to continue. The Choir is a training Choir with The children having opportunities to sing or speak solo lines and learn harmonies. Current members are aged between 4 and 12. The Harmonic Minors is The Major Minors Children's Choir's extension group. This is an auditioned choir for older children and teens.  less

VIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members The opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative choral community, featuring youth mentoring programs and The TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2...  moreVIVA!’s six choirs, for ages four through adult, offer members The opportunity to achieve artistic excellence in a singer-centered, collaborative choral community, featuring youth mentoring programs and The TD Bank Group Inclusion Program. Founded in 2000 by Carol Woodward Ratzlaff in response to widespread cuts to public school arts programs, 2018-19 marks VIVA!’s 19th season as a downtown family of choirs. VIVA!’s choirs include: The Preparatory Chorus (ages 4-6); The Junior Choir (ages 6-10); The Main Chorus (ages 9-16); The SATB Chamber Choir (senior high school, university students and adults); and The non-auditioned VIVA! Community Choir (SATB) which incorporates Everyone Can Sing (ECS), an auditioned group for those aged 13 and up with disabilities. VIVA’s unique TD Bank Group Inclusion Program provides support for all Singers with disabilities. Also singular to VIVA! is The Choral Mentoring and Leadership Program, which forms an integral part of VIVA!’s structure. This Program provides young l...    less

University of Pretoria Youth Choir Performing The Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo in The Musaion, UP Lynnwood Campus, South Africa. The Singers are between The ages of 14-19 years and represent 24 different schools in The Pretoria, Tswhane Area. Conducted by L...  moreUniversity of Pretoria Youth Choir Performing The Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo in The Musaion, UP Lynnwood Campus, South Africa. The Singers are between The ages of 14-19 years and represent 24 different schools in The Pretoria, Tswhane Area. Conducted by Lhente-Mari Pitout. Please visit www.upyouthchoir.wozaonline.co.za for more information.  

Recently established. We regularly sing in St. Mary's Church Haddington Rd. at The 18:00 Saturday Vigil mass. Our aim is to lead The congregation in singing of hymns & expose Them to good sacred music through polyphonic motets & mass settings. ...  moreRecently established. We regularly sing in St. Mary's Church Haddington Rd. at The 18:00 Saturday Vigil mass. Our aim is to lead The congregation in singing of hymns & expose Them to good sacred music through polyphonic motets & mass settings. We hope to branch out beyond The sacred music sphere in time  

The Chicagoland Voices is an auditioned choir from Cary, Illinois. Many of our Singers are school music teachers and voice teachers. We perform a wide variety of music from classical and broadway to pop and vocal jazz. The choir was founded in 2011 by fri...  moreThe Chicagoland Voices is an auditioned choir from Cary, Illinois. Many of our Singers are school music teachers and voice teachers. We perform a wide variety of music from classical and broadway to pop and vocal jazz. The choir was founded in 2011 by friends who have spent Their lives teaching oThers to perform, but whom rarely get The chance to sing anymore. We are directed by Jason Krigas and accompanied by Kathryn Polyack.