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Are You a Singing Choir Director?
This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.
The other day, there was a question about whether or not a choir director should sing while directing. This is an age old question but as usual I have my own ideas.  ...
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"Academia" Female choir - "Flowering Fern" (E.Stankovich)
"Academia" Female student choir of South-Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named aft. K.Ushinsky (Odessa, Ukraine) performs Е.Станкович - "Цвіт папороті", фрагмент из фольк-оперы "Коли цвіте папороть" ("Flowering Fern" a part from Ukrainian folk o... more"Academia" Female student choir of South-Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named aft. K.Ushinsky (Odessa, Ukraine) performs Е.Станкович - "Цвіт папороті", фрагмент из фольк-оперы "Коли цвіте папороть" ("Flowering Fern" a part from Ukrainian folk opera by E. Stankovych)
Solo - Luydmyla Mazur (academic-folk vocal)
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CWU Chamber Choir: Rheinberger - “Abendlied”
Abendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion.
TEXT (and Translation):
Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden,
und der Ta... moreAbendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion.
TEXT (and Translation):
Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden,
und der Tag hat sich geneiget,
-Lukas 24:29 Stay with us, for it is toward evening
and the day is now far spent
Luke 24: 29
ABOUT THE WORK:
Abendlied
Composer Josef Rheinberger has crafted a beautiful setting of the text, with the six voice parts alternating roles between homophonic and contrapuntal writing.
ABOUT THE CHOIR:
Since 2009, the CWU Chamber choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the choir since 2006.
As of Fall, 2016; there are 26 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording sessions over a 5 year period. On most of them, he is at the Piano. His... less
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Choir MUNDUS CANTAT of SSW
the Sopot Festival Choir Mundus Cantat was founded in August 2009 and is one of the hosts of the International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat, the 6th edition of which took place in May 2010. Members of the Mundus Cantat Choir are singers with experience in... morethe Sopot Festival Choir Mundus Cantat was founded in August 2009 and is one of the hosts of the International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat, the 6th edition of which took place in May 2010. Members of the Mundus Cantat Choir are singers with experience in other choirs in the Tricity area as well as students of the Tricity schools and universities.
The repertoire of Mundus Cantat, a mixed chamber choir, includes various kinds of music – old melodies, modern songs as well as sacral music and popular music. Its members have participated in many major music events, such as oratorio performances dedicated to Pope John Paul II or a concert directed by Enio Morricone during the Solidarity Festival.
Joy at making music together is the basis of the choir's existence.
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The Choir of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College, Cambridge has a choir of around 24 choral scholars, which sings at the choral services in the Wren Chapel during term. The choir is conducted by the Director of Chapel Music, assisted by two organ scholars. The choir makes occasional vis... moreEmmanuel College, Cambridge has a choir of around 24 choral scholars, which sings at the choral services in the Wren Chapel during term. The choir is conducted by the Director of Chapel Music, assisted by two organ scholars. The choir makes occasional visits to other British churches and cathedrals, as well as an annual foreign tour, recent destinations have included USA, Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, Rome and Prague. Emmanuel College Choir has released a number of recordings, most recently a CD of works by the Edwardian composer E W Naylor, a former Organist and Honorary Fellow of the College.
Twitter: EmmanuelChoir
Facebook: The Chapel Choir of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
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Worcester International Festival for Young Singers (WIFYS) 2013
Welcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international youth Singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC).
A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will... moreWelcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international youth Singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC).
A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will include a final night Gala Concert in Worcester's magnificent cathedral, featuring the World Premiere of a specially commissioned work from UK composer Bob Chilcott (Five Days that Changed the World with words by Charles Bennett), individual choirs' concerts in venues in and around the historic city of Worcester, sight-seeing trips and activities for visiting choirs, Welcome Concert in the cathedral, and a concert for participants given by a leading UK vocal group.
With the festival being the first event of its kind in the UK, we have taken as our theme, 'Peace & Unity', to reaffirm the continuing mission of ECA-EC, and our own shared aspirations, to work towards a more peaceful world through the engagement of young people from different nations coming togethe... less
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Out Aloud
Out Aloud is Sheffield's Gay choir. It was formed in 2006 and enables lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgendered people in Sheffield to enjoy Singing as a community. There are no auditions and members dont need to be experenced singers or read music.
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MYO ~ If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free ~ Rich Campbell
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York
Nassau Symphonic Choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
Sunday, March 20, 2016
If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free
composer: Rich Campbell
©2014 Pay The Band Music
u... moreThe Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York
Nassau Symphonic Choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
Sunday, March 20, 2016
If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free
composer: Rich Campbell
©2014 Pay The Band Music
used by permission
Available in print at Swirly Music:
http://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/rich-campbell-if-i-can-sing-i-still-am-free/