Named after the latin name of the city of Lisbon, Grupo Vocal Olisipo began its activity in 1987. The group’s repertory is quite wide and eclectic and ranges from sacred and secular early music to contemporary works. Besides singing some of the most impor...  moreNamed after the latin name of the city of Lisbon, Grupo Vocal Olisipo began its activity in 1987. The group’s repertory is quite wide and eclectic and ranges from sacred and secular early music to contemporary works. Besides singing some of the most important Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, by composers such as Victoria, Palestrina, Byrd, Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel and Bach, the group has also premiered several contemporary pieces and made first modern auditions of many Portuguese Renaissance and Baroque works. Christopher Bochmann, Ivan Moody, Bob Chilcott, Luis Tinoco, Eurico Carrapatoso and Vasco Mendonça are some of the composers who dedicated works to Grupo Vocal Olisipo. Grupo Vocal Olisipo attended several masterclasses led by some of the world leading Vocal Ensembles, such as The King's Singers and the Hilliard Ensemble and was coached in the performance of Baroque music by Jill Feldman. In 1995, the group won an honorary mention in the Portuguese Musical Youth Contest and was a finalist ...    less

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...  moreCuncti 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.  

The Vocal Ensemble was preparing for a choral competition this year. Beati Quorum Via was one of the pieces that they were preparing as part of their repertoire although unfortunately, due to COVID-19, all the plans have changed. Video created in Fina...  moreThe Vocal Ensemble was preparing for a choral competition this year. Beati Quorum Via was one of the pieces that they were preparing as part of their repertoire although unfortunately, due to COVID-19, all the plans have changed. Video created in Final Cut Pro Virtual choir tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk1f43t8wOTK7x5VbiSg0-4mTtOMmfsdc  

The Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music o...  moreThe Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music of Jewish liturgical and folk traditions in a variety of styles and arrangements as well as music from around the world. Songs in Hebrew, Yemenite, Yiddish , Ladino, English and Arabic bring to life the different backgrounds of the Ensemble's members.  

מתוך המופע : "מרוב אהבה" של אנסמבל קולי RANOT מחבל אילות בערבה הדרומית, מופע חדש ובו קלאסיקות ישראליות פוגשות סטנדרטים של הג'אז האמריקאי השורשי עם מקצבי ה-Blues , ה- Swing וה- Bossa Nova - ומה שביניהם. הסולנים בשני הסטנדרטים המבוצעים בקליפ הזה הם: עידו ד...  moreמתוך המופע : "מרוב אהבה" של אנסמבל קולי RANOT מחבל אילות בערבה הדרומית, מופע חדש ובו קלאסיקות ישראליות פוגשות סטנדרטים של הג'אז האמריקאי השורשי עם מקצבי ה-Blues , ה- Swing וה- Bossa Nova - ומה שביניהם. הסולנים בשני הסטנדרטים המבוצעים בקליפ הזה הם: עידו דרוקמן ושרי הריס. נגנים: כלי נשיפה: גלעד רונן, גיטרות: אייל טאפש, קונטרבס: אייל גנור, תופים: מייק הריס .פסנתר, עיבודים וניהול מוסיקאלי: גדעון אפרתי. במאי: ארי טפרברג, עיצוב תאורה: שחר ורכזון, עיצוב במה ותלבושות: פאני אליאס, עיצוב סאונד: יניב אגמי, הקלטות: אבי אלבז, צילום ווידאו ועריכות: דורון ברטי. -All For Love - Merov Ahava Ranot Vocal Ensemble from the South Arava - Chevel Eilot- in a new program were Israeli classics meet American jazz standards, interacting with rhythms of Blues, Swing and Bossa Nova. Lead Vocals: Ido Drukman and Sarai Harris Wind instruments: Gilad Ronen; Guitars: Eyal Tapash; Base: Eyal Ganor; Percussion: Mike Harris Pianos, arrangements and musical direction: Gideon Efrati Director: Ari Tepperberg, Stage costume desig...    less

As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Frankincense & Myrrh - A Caravan of Exotic Choral Treasures" concerts in December 2012, this Traditional Eastern European Women's piece represented "Myrrh". Joined by dancers/instructors from Fiesta DanceN' Fitness stu...  moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Frankincense & Myrrh - A Caravan of Exotic Choral Treasures" concerts in December 2012, this Traditional Eastern European Women's piece represented "Myrrh". Joined by dancers/instructors from Fiesta DanceN' Fitness studio in Davis, CA, this piece served the cornerstone for the thematic programming. Director Tracia Barbieri. This video is part of a CD/DVD set that is available for purchase at VAE concerts.  

As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical poem. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys C...  moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical poem. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys Choir poise while making the most of the poems playful spookiness, so we elicited help from the men of the chorus to try and 'frighten' the women singing.  

The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. The piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by dance that signified the year being swallowed into ...  moreThe Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. The piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by dance that signified the year being swallowed into darkness, emerging into new light with a coming Spring.  

HISTORY The New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) is the premier Vocal chamber Ensemble of the Jersey Shore. It was founded in 1978 by Dr. Jeffrey Unger for the sole purpose of providing quality performances of choral music written for the small Ensemble. ...  moreHISTORY The New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) is the premier Vocal chamber Ensemble of the Jersey Shore. It was founded in 1978 by Dr. Jeffrey Unger for the sole purpose of providing quality performances of choral music written for the small Ensemble. In the 32 years of its existence, NJCS has presented concerts throughout New Jersey and beyond. NJCS was chosen to represent New Jersey at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division convention in Baltimore in 1984 and again in Philadelphia in 1988. In June 1991, by invitation of the Bishop of Washington, D.C., NJCS performed at the National Cathedral. In December 1998, NJCS was the guest of the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia and performed in their annual Christmas concert at The Academy of Music. In 1999, NJCS performed at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. MEMBERSHIP The Ensemble is composed of both professional and talented amateur musicians. Membership is by audition. Many members are music educators (NJCS is registered with the New...    less