"Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble. Craig Hella Johnson, conductor. Purchase scores: http://jakerunestad.com/store/Why-the-Caged-Bird-Sings

Here is a very short sneak preview of our lovely new Jenny singing this timeless piece by Stanford, 'the blue Bird'. the piece paints a picture of calm stillness and a single blue Bird flying silently over a serene lake. Jenny Sings it with Albion for t...  moreHere is a very short sneak preview of our lovely new Jenny singing this timeless piece by Stanford, 'the blue Bird'. the piece paints a picture of calm stillness and a single blue Bird flying silently over a serene lake. Jenny Sings it with Albion for the first time on Saturday. Tickets here: http://www.albionchoir.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&id=140  

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Benitis and "And She Sings" by Robert Hugh. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on July 12, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Tour Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Ar...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Benitis and "And She Sings" by Robert Hugh. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on July 12, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Tour Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Prepared for performance at the 2015 International Children's Choir Festival at Canterbury Cathedral and London, presented by Euro Arts Tours. http://www.euroartstours.com Be like the Bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet Sings, knowing she hath wings.  less

the Blue Bird Poem by Mary Coleridge Music by Charles Villiers Stanford (also known under the pseudonym Karel Drofnatski!!) Performed (transposed down a bit) by the dwsChorale (one-man multitrack choir)

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Cho...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Director: Beth Willer of RCS. Be like the Bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her -- and Sings -- knowing she hath wings.  

"Faith is the Bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of ...  more"Faith is the Bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Faith is the Bird that feels the light And Sings when the dawn is still dark.  

the Kinge's Quire singing music by composer Ethan McGrath. This is a setting of a medieval text that is descriptive of the circumstance and emotion at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

there is a beautiful tree on top of the mountain It has soft leaves and needle-like thorns I wish to climb that tree on the mountain A Bird rests on its branches How I wish I can catch the Bird But I know I cannot

Ensemble performs Z. Randall Stroope's "A Poet Sings", conducted by Karyn M. Silva

Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events su...  moreShakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events such as Glastonbury Festival 2013 Opening Ceremony, and the United Nations World Environment Day concert in Staines and in Oxford Street, central London. We welcome men and women of all abilities, and sessions are taught by ear so no experience is needed, just a passion for singing and a love of the earth! Our Musical Director is the renowned Susie Ro Prater who has supported choirs and natural voice movement workshops for many years. Our very enjoyable choir practices take place once a month at the Hythe Centre in Egham, Staines, easily accessible by train from Central London and free parking onsite. Membership is £15 for the year and minimum £5 per member for each of our sessions. Please bring a mug for refreshments. Incredible value! Non-members ...    less