Chicago Master Singers' vision is to grow a culture of inclusive, intergenerational ensemble singing through extraordinary musical experiences that lift The human spirit. Established in 1979, Chicago Master Singers (CMS) is an auditioned chorus of 100...  moreChicago Master Singers' vision is to grow a culture of inclusive, intergenerational ensemble singing through extraordinary musical experiences that lift The human spirit. Established in 1979, Chicago Master Singers (CMS) is an auditioned chorus of 100 volunteer Singers from Chicago and suburban communities. The ensemble’s repertoire includes great choral works and new works by living composers. CMS performs unaccompanied, and also collaborates with professional instrumentalists and soloists. The chorus has international acclaim, having toured extensively throughout Europe for The past 30 years.  less

O Love, a contemporary work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Dr. Hughes chose this piece of music because of its emotionally powerful settin...  moreO Love, a contemporary work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Dr. Hughes chose this piece of music because of its emotionally powerful setting of a comforting and hopeful text. “This work encourages us through These difficult days and reminds us why we love choral music,” he said. We hope The performance brings you comfort and peace. Singer Credits: Soprano ------------- Maggie Bergadon Lise Bible Suzanne Bible Sandy Borth Michelle Burke Cheryl Gibson Mary Hamlin Joanne Holmes Labar Laskie Kim McLean Caryl Medsker Melissa Pappamichiel Janet Reed Judith Reilly Sara Schroeder Sharon Starr Sue Umbdenstock Mary Walters Alto ------ Amy Andersen Marry Black Elaine Bontempo Lucinda Fuller Beth Gerson Susan Miller Nancy Novak Nancy Polancich Linda Przywara Janet Raciti Marian Staats Ruth Stevig Wendy White Eileen White Martha Young Blus Tenor --------- Evan Cr...    less

A Christmas Blessing by composer Philip W.J. Stopford is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Even during These difficult times, our gift to you, as always, is our music. Our ho...  moreA Christmas Blessing by composer Philip W.J. Stopford is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Even during These difficult times, our gift to you, as always, is our music. Our hope is that The joy and peace of this holiday season remain with you always.  

Singers Master Chorale was founded in 1993 with The goal of providing excellence in fine choral music for The Denver area. The performers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are brought togeTher by Their love of The choral experience. Chosen by au...  moreSingers Master Chorale was founded in 1993 with The goal of providing excellence in fine choral music for The Denver area. The performers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are brought togeTher by Their love of The choral experience. Chosen by audition, These talented musicians bring a wide range of professional experience to Singers, creating performances of diversity and beauty. Singers Master Chorale is an ensemble of highly trained men and women dedicated to providing excellence in The performance of fine choral music. Our unique repertoire encompasses contemporary and historical music of diverse styles and cultures. Singers performances educate, enlighten, and allow both performers and audiences to share a memorable artistic experience.  less

Mack Wilberg's arrangement of The American folk hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, flautist Leslie Short, and oboist Deb Stevenson. T...  moreMack Wilberg's arrangement of The American folk hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, flautist Leslie Short, and oboist Deb Stevenson. The text comes from Isaac Watt's paraphrase of Psalm 23. We hope our performance demonstrates our love of singing togeTher and our passion for sharing music with audiences.  

composer: Zachary J. Moore ensemble: The Master Singers conductor: Dr. Gary R. Schwartzhoff

The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under direction of Music and Artistic Director Dr. James K. Bass, is an auditioned, highly select 140-voice volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of Singers from The entire Tampa Bay area. Founded in 1979 by D...  moreThe Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under direction of Music and Artistic Director Dr. James K. Bass, is an auditioned, highly select 140-voice volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of Singers from The entire Tampa Bay area. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Robert Summer, The Master Chorale was later incorporated in 1988 as a 501(c)(3). Designated in 1989 as The Principal Chorus of The Florida Orchestra, The Master Chorale is featured annually on The Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks season. In 1999, The Master Chorale was appointed as Artist in Residence at The College of The Arts School of Music at The University of South Florida. The organization serves Tampa Bay and west central Florida with a mission to advance The art of choral music by performing great works of The past, commissioning and performing new literature and sharing The joy and power of choral music with new and existing audiences and Singers. The Master Chorale of Tampa BaySince its inception in 1979, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay has produc...    less

The St Peter's Singers of Leeds and St Peter's Chamber Orchestra, with Alan Horsey (harpsichord) and David Houlder (organ continuo), directed by Dr Simon Lindley, perform The opening chorus of Johann Sebastian Bach's Masterwork St John Passion (BWV 245) ...  moreThe St Peter's Singers of Leeds and St Peter's Chamber Orchestra, with Alan Horsey (harpsichord) and David Houlder (organ continuo), directed by Dr Simon Lindley, perform The opening chorus of Johann Sebastian Bach's Masterwork St John Passion (BWV 245) at Leeds Town Hall on Monday 18th February 2013 as part of The Leeds International Concert Season. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming events, can be found on our website http://www.stpeters-Singers.org.uk, our Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds' and on Twitter (@SPSLeeds). http://www.stpeters-Singers.org.uk  less