Mission The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers – a world-class Choral music ensemble led by renowned artistic director Simon Carrington – engages and enriches audiences through Concerts, recordings and educational programs. Background The Simon Car...  moreMission The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers – a world-class Choral music ensemble led by renowned artistic director Simon Carrington – engages and enriches audiences through Concerts, recordings and educational programs. Background The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers (SCCS), led by artistic director Simon Carrington, is a world class Choral music ensemble based in Kansas City. The group was founded in 2008 by three of Carrington’s former students who shared the desire to form an elite professional vocal chamber ensemble under his direction. SCCS, an ensemble of 24 singers, performs a diverse and challenging repertoire that spans the ages. The group showcases a unique sound that reflects Carrington’s musical sensibilities: a clear, bright tone with a measured use of vibrato which allows a clear and expressive delivery of the text. SCCS is made up of top-tier Choral singers from across North America. Each year, the singers meet for a week of intensive rehearsals that culminate in public Concerts in K...    less

"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are ...  more"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are most welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

This is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing Choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Po...  moreThis is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing Choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Pop, and Male voice vocal ensemble categories. They were also declared world Champions in two of the categories after achieving the highest number of points in these two categories. The once eleven member team is now down to nine members and are working hard to retain the level of excellence which enabled them to win in Austria. See other uploads by 'vokaltotal'  less

The Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to Choral singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber C...  moreThe Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to Choral singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber Choir forms the core of Cantilon’s touring and recording program and participates in many exciting and unique activities throughout the year. The Chamber Choir performs locally in Concert at least four times per season, and competes in music festivals at local, provincial and national levels. The Chamber Choir generally follows a three-year touring cycle: a regional tour in year one, national tour in year two, and an international tour every third year. In addition to its regular Concert series, the Chamber Choir is often invited to perform with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pro Coro Canada, Edmonton Opera and the Richard Eaton Singers.  less

Santa Fe's remarkable SCHOLA is locally known as "Santa Fe's Sacred Music Ensemble" and is a year-round Choral ensemble, performing throughout the states of New Mexico and Colorado with an occasional trip to Europe!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular Concert, some have specially m...

A Choral Suite in 4 movements. Music and Text by Kentaro Sato (Ken-P) based on the text by L. C. F. Lactantius (c.250 - c.325)

FINAL ROUND Helsinki Music Centre September 22, 2012 Gabaq-an Ruben Federizon Conducted by Emmanuel P. de Leon, Jr.

Today, I received an unexpected blast from the past that brought back so many memories. Google reminded me of a bEautiful drawing done by Alan for the cover of "I Will Dream With You." It's incredible how time flies because exactly one year and one day ag...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People sometimes welcome a distraction from watching rows of identically dressed choristers singing with books in front of their faces.   Photo by...