Community arts organizations create spaces for musicians, visual artists, and dancers ages 5-105 to come together, work together, create together, and engage in a collaborative process that builds relationships across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, soc...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are some workshop and choir leaders who work through fear. They are not particularly nice people, but they do get good results.   phot...

Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me A...  moreSoul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me And when the call of death arrives Bid me come to thee that I may praise thee with thy saints forever.  

As an organiser of international #choral #festivals and #competitions, #Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to replace the traditional #festivals with more perfect and comfortable ones. ...  moreAs an organiser of international #choral #festivals and #competitions, #Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to replace the traditional #festivals with more perfect and comfortable ones. The exceptionally high quality of the festivals is guaranteed by the promise given by the team of Fiestalonia. Our company is strong thanks to our employees, each of whom is a highly qualified professional and a positive person. We create our festivals as stunning and emotionally charged events that invariably remain in memory as the most vivid life impressions. We realise that, as a #flagship of the industry of organisation of festival events, we have the opportunity to influence the established models of festivals through the introduction of the highest standards and #innovations. We focus on quality, we think it is the most important and intrinsic value. We have achieved the position that Fiestalonia festivals personify the refinement #embodying the best tra...    less

The Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited...  moreThe Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited from the metropolitan Washington, DC and Baltimore areas, but some come from as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We offer high-quality performances of significant choral, and choral-orchestral music, concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. We supplement our gifts to the community with unique experiences, such as our “Conversation Concerts.” We also offer advanced training opportunities in our specialized choral and choral-orchestral repertoire for young conductors and singers, through our workshops and performances.  less

Leeds choir to mark Armistice commemorations with new Requiem Leeds choir St Peter’s Singers is preparing to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War with the world premiere of a new work created in Leeds by two of its own members. &nb...

Innovative chamber choir based near Chelmsford, performing locally and also further afield - Cambridge and York in the UK plus Prague, Antwerp and Zurich. Our repertoire embraces a cappella music, from renaissance to contemporary, as well as choral work...  moreInnovative chamber choir based near Chelmsford, performing locally and also further afield - Cambridge and York in the UK plus Prague, Antwerp and Zurich. Our repertoire embraces a cappella music, from renaissance to contemporary, as well as choral works with keyboard and orchestral accompaniment. 2012 concerts range fom JS Bach St John Passion, with orchestra, to a programme of Scottish music (Carver to MacMillan) via Horrotorio!  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the time of year when many people make resolutions, set goals and devise plans for the coming year.   photo by --Tico--   But i...

St. Trinity Ensemble performs traditional christmas song "Away in a manger", arranged by Ola Gjeilo live in St Trinity Church in Podlehnik. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright s...  moreSt. Trinity Ensemble performs traditional christmas song "Away in a manger", arranged by Ola Gjeilo live in St Trinity Church in Podlehnik. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven to live with thee there. *** Soloist: Taja Kolmanič Sound: Grega Žuraj & Damir Ovčar Video production, scenario & directed: Matjaž Feguš Asistent: Tomaž Rihtar Producer: Valerija Dukarić Art. director: Robert Feguš Thanks to Municipality of Podlehnik & St. Trinity Church in Haloze. http://trinityensemble.eu  less

"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at th...  more"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Recorded by Matthew Curtis (ChoralTracks) To learn more about the composer and view full previews of more music visit MusicSpoke.com