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the Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. the Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ag...  morethe Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. the Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. their mission is to mount performances for various audiences with music by well known composers, while exploring the works of lesser known composers. the Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. visit us at www.facebook.com/themarionconsort for more live recordings!  less

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 the...  morethe 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.  less

the women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the Ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singi...  morethe women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the Ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singing together.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of Ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

Via Vitae is an a-cappella choir from all over Norway, with young singers between the Ages of 18 and 30. the members live at different places throughout the country. Five times a year they gather in different places in Norway to share music with each othe...  moreVia Vitae is an a-cappella choir from all over Norway, with young singers between the Ages of 18 and 30. the members live at different places throughout the country. Five times a year they gather in different places in Norway to share music with each other and their audience. the singers have a true passion for singing and performing music, which captures the audience in a way that makes them feel like they take part of a musical journey that Via Vitae guides them through. the choir shows the way through a wide repertoire of choral music, both secular and church music, rhythmical and classical music. they present a program that includes music you feel like dancing to as well as music you feel like meditating to. Twitter.com/ViaVitaeChoir Facebook.com/ViaVitaeChoir  less

Music by Frank Pesci Bring us to that heavenly country, where, with all Thy saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of Thy sons and daughters. Alleluia. (Episcopal Book of Common Prayer) frankpesci.com

Performed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No one met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me fr...  morePerformed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No one met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me from Bloody Men - 30:00 Sanctus - 31:45 Hymn Before Action - 39:07 Charge! - 42:16 Last Post - 48:51 Angry Flames - 50:28 Torches - 54:17 Agnus Dei - 57:24 Now the Guns have Stopped - 1:01:28 Benedictus - 1:05:26 Better is Peace - 1:13:58 Final Chorale - 1:21:31  less

Laudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the Middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "T...  moreLaudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the Middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "Treditions Palestriniennes". read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Ottavio_Pitoni Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius. Laudate eum in firmamento virtutis eius. Laudate eum in virtutibus eius. Laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis eius. Laudate eum in sono tubae. Laudate eum in psalterio et cithara. Laudate eum in tympano et choro. Laudate eum in chordis et organo. Laudate eum in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Laudate eum in cymbalis iubilationis. Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum! Praise the Lord in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty firmament. Praise him for his mighty deeds. Praise him according to the entire range of his greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timb...    less

XI- International Choir Festival “Music & Sea” September, 18-23, 2023 Paralia, Greece the International choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the Middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, ...  more XI- International Choir Festival “Music & Sea” September, 18-23, 2023 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.