Photo: Markus Eckardt Western Sydney University is currently conducting an online study investigating the perception of choral singing.  the results of the study will tell us something about why some choirs Sound better than others...

lass="view_more">the Vocal Art Ensemble presented their rendition of "O Sapo (the Toad" arranged by Stephen Hatfield as part of their "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" concert in May 2011. Intended to chronicle the evolution of Earth's creatures, this piece shows the utter j...  lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morelass="view_more" style="display:none;">the Vocal Art Ensemble presented their rendition of "O Sapo (the Toad" arranged by Stephen Hatfield as part of their "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" concert in May 2011. Intended to chronicle the evolution of Earth's creatures, this piece shows the utter joy of a toad hopping around his kingdom on our green planet. the women dance and the men join in with percussion and 'toad calls'.  

Live performance, November 9th, 2013 Cochrane Street United Church www.newmanSound.ca

lass="view_more">As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Frankincense & Myrrh - A Caravan of Exotic Choral Treasures" concerts in december 2012, this Traditional Nigerian song arranged by Wil Whalum was the concert's "super finale encore", joined by dancers/instructors from ...  lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morelass="view_more" style="display:none;">As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Frankincense & Myrrh - A Caravan of Exotic Choral Treasures" concerts in december 2012, this Traditional Nigerian song arranged by Wil Whalum was the concert's "super finale encore", joined by dancers/instructors from Fiesta DanceN' Fitness studio in Davis, CA. Director Tracia Barbieri. This video is part of a CD/DVD set that is available for purchase at VAE concerts.  

lass="view_more">We are an a cappella mixed voice choir of around 35 singers. We started in 2008. We train together in vocal and choral skills as part of every session and want to explore our own Sound as well as that of our choir's. We have a strong Folk influence and a ...  lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morelass="view_more" style="display:none;">We are an a cappella mixed voice choir of around 35 singers. We started in 2008. We train together in vocal and choral skills as part of every session and want to explore our own Sound as well as that of our choir's. We have a strong Folk influence and a variety of pieces that keep us challenged and growing. Directed and trained by singing teacher and choir coach Sandra Smith (www.singingandbreathing.co.uk) Throughout the pandemic we kept singing and did a short but very fun Homegrown Harmony project where all singers participated in a small group piece or a solo and recorded it. Max 6 singers! At Xmas we managed to get all the men together for a rousing a Wassail . SUMMER 2021 - WE ARE LOOKING FOR BASSES/BARIS TO JOIN US NOW!  lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing is all about Sound, whether it’s a one-day workshop, a live concert or a CD.     I’m amazed at choir websites, concert prom...

the 20-member Vocal Art Ensemble presents Eric Whitacre's Cloudburst as the finale to their "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" concert in May 2011, joined by members of the JUUliebells ensemble.

A preview look at Chicago a cappella's February 2011 concert, "the Red Carpet of Sound: Musical Pairings, a cappella and with Piano"

lass="view_more">This is the story of a woman feeling old and weary and dreaming of the past she had, wondering where those good years have gone. Here, our lovely singers have made it into a conversation – a shared experienced between the women. It’s been beautifully arra...  lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morelass="view_more" style="display:none;">This is the story of a woman feeling old and weary and dreaming of the past she had, wondering where those good years have gone. Here, our lovely singers have made it into a conversation – a shared experienced between the women. It’s been beautifully arranged by Moira Smiley and Vida, but was written by John Prine, a Chicago folk musician. there are two new singers in this ensemble: Rosi, a deep dark bass, standing back left, and Marie, sitting at the front right with the cowboy hat on. Both singers have been a wonderful addition to our choir. Adele in the rocking chair, Annabelle standing right, and Katherine with baby Erin (who LOVES harmony!) complete the group, all of which you have seen many times in concert! We love the song and hope you do too. With this song, we are raising money for a charity close to our hearts, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton. Throughout both lockdowns they have had a huge number of call outs, as more people have been exploring the moors and getting into difficulties. As...    lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

lass="view_more">Cuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle dance", this performance from december, 2010 is the Vocal Art Ensemble's interp...  lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morelass="view_more" style="display:none;">Cuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle dance", this performance from december, 2010 is the Vocal Art Ensemble's interpretation of what it might have looked like when it was performed by the pilgrims who had Come to visit the black virgin statue at the monestary.