The Chorale is the premier, choral ensemble of the University. The ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been...  moreThe Chorale is the premier, choral ensemble of the University. The ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been active in choral ensembles in high school or college are encouraged to audition for this choir. Auditions for Chorale can take place at anytime to fill necessary spots in the group. Once students are selected for Chorale, they are members until they choose to leave, are removed, or when they graduate. In addition to its regular concert schedule, the Chorale tours each spring (Orlando, ’09; NYC, ’10; Atlanta, ’11, Boston, ’12, Orlando, ’13). A yearly scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in the group.  less

Sing OUT Proud is Glasgow's new LGBTi community choir, established with the intention of providing an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people and their friends to meet together in a safe space and celebrate their diversity in song. In t...  moreSing OUT Proud is Glasgow's new LGBTi community choir, established with the intention of providing an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people and their friends to meet together in a safe space and celebrate their diversity in song. In terms of being a member, everyone is encouraged regardless of their previous musical and singing experience.  

Coral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should b...  moreCoral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should be pointed out that both choirs have the same and common origin; most of the members discovered choir music when they were very young and joined a former choir, Orfeón Portuense, founded in 1980. Since late 2013 , the possibility of a fusion of the two choirs arises, motivated by the need of a common goal for both groups to improve, learn, make progress and get thrilled with our love for choral music. During 2014 until our official foundation on November 22nd, 2014 at the Basilica Menor Nuestra Sra, De Los Milagros in Puerto de Santa María; Coral Jardín Menesteo supports training on choir music, organizing and attending the first Choir Music workshop in el Puerto de Santa María facilitated by Basilio Astúlez, who is a music teacher at the Local Music Conseva...    less

This jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware tha...  moreThis jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to the angels and join their singing. The performance here is by the Composer's Choir conducted by Daniel Shaw.  

"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in na...  more"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in naturalistic, religious, spiritual and seemingly political terms. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Stella." To purchase the sheet music for this song, please contact: info@leadingnote.com. 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. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

Truly, how excellent the loving-kindness of the Lord is. And we as His children shall be abundantly satisfied with the fullness of His house. Amen

Premiered and recorded December 7th 2023 at Catalina United Methodist Church in Tucson, Arizona. Text: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.[1] ...  morePremiered and recorded December 7th 2023 at Catalina United Methodist Church in Tucson, Arizona. Text: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.[1] The unenfranchised women of the United States are as intelligent, law abiding and patriotic as any women in the world[2] We cannot successfully Evade duty because the Suffering fellow woman is only a woman! The spirit of true philanthropy knows no sex.[3] It is... our bounded duty to stand forth and declare ourselves... to teach an ignorant and suspicious world the aims and interests of good aspiring women. Too long have we been silent under unjust charges The women of the race take the lead in this movement, but for all this we recognize the necessity of the sympathy of our husbands, brothers and fathers. Our women’s movement is for the good of women and men, for the benefit of all humanity... we are coming to the front, ...and welcoming any oth...    less

music: David Haladjian

Music by Kentaro Sato (Ken-P) Performed by Camerata Lacunesis de la Laguna