The Milwaukee Choral Artists is Wisconsin's premiere professional Choral ensemble, and one of only a handful of professional women’s vocal ensembles in the country. With its signature lush sound, MCA brings a distinctive repertory of Choral and vocal mast...  moreThe Milwaukee Choral Artists is Wisconsin's premiere professional Choral ensemble, and one of only a handful of professional women’s vocal ensembles in the country. With its signature lush sound, MCA brings a distinctive repertory of Choral and vocal masterworks—including well-known pieces, new music, seldom-performed works, and music of diverse cultures and historical periods—to concert audiences throughout the region. Founded in 1998 as a chamber ensemble comprised of professional solo singers, MCA occupies a distinctive position of excellence in the city, state, and region. Regularly hailed for its imaginative programming, the group has firmly established itself in the mainstream of professional music making both within and beyond Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Choral Artists enjoys regular appearances with Present Music, Milwaukee’s internationally acclaimed contemporary music ensemble. Equally well versed in early music, the Milwaukee Choral Artists has also collaborated with Early Music Now, performing twice...    less

Zemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people at the highest level. Praised by the Washington Post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings the full ran...  moreZemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people at the highest level. Praised by the Washington Post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings the full range of Jewish Choral repertoire, from classical and liturgical pieces to commissioned works and folk music from around the world. Founded by conductor Eleanor Epstein in 1976, Zemer Chai brings together singers from all walks of Jewish life who share a commitment to performing this music with soul and authenticity. Zemer Chai has performed at the White House, Library of Congress, Strathmore and Kennedy Center, as well as in concert halls in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and throughout Israel. An integral part of the greater Washington community, Zemer Chai takes pride in building bridges to other faiths and cultures, attracting audiences of many backgrounds and participating in numerous intercultural events. The choir’s acclaimed recording, Same Earth Same Sky,...    less

Kantorei of Kansas City now runs a Summer Choral Institute. This intense, four to six day summer camp will feature three ensembles. The most advanced of these, The KSCI Choral Scholars, has completed a successful first performance in June of 2013. Visi...  moreKantorei of Kansas City now runs a Summer Choral Institute. This intense, four to six day summer camp will feature three ensembles. The most advanced of these, The KSCI Choral Scholars, has completed a successful first performance in June of 2013. Visit our website for more information or to become involved!  

The Choral Association "CANTICA NOVA", which has been involved in concerts and performances with its vocal ensemble since 1989, and with the patronage of FENIARCO and ARS Cori, is promoting and organizing the IV edition of its International Choral Festiva...

From our June 6, 2008 "Tell the World" Concert in San Jose, CA. The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level Choral literature and bridging the gap between text a...  moreFrom our June 6, 2008 "Tell the World" Concert in San Jose, CA. The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level Choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. Our Vision is "to heal our world through music and words". Our music is available on iTunes and at www.Choralproject.org  

  (A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity)     Eliminating the Choral Caste System:   As we aspire to have outstanding high school Choral programs, it is easy to fall into the trap of pe...

This is sometimes how the conversation goes. Octarium has many loyal supporters and this video does not represent any person in particular, but is, rather, a tongue-firmly-in-cheek amalgam of some of the more frustrating conversations I've had seeking do...  moreThis is sometimes how the conversation goes. Octarium has many loyal supporters and this video does not represent any person in particular, but is, rather, a tongue-firmly-in-cheek amalgam of some of the more frustrating conversations I've had seeking donors. If you would like to donate to Octarium, in an amount small or large, please visit http://www.octarium.org/help.html for ways to help. www.octarium.org Inspired by "You Should Take Voice Lessons" by www.marcyrichardson.com and "You Should Be On Broadway" by actorsonactors. Copyright Notice: Script: © 2010 Krista Lang Blackwood. All rights reserved. Animation: Provided by Xtranormal.com  less

C6 Live performance at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL on May 18th, 2015

Abendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Ta...  moreAbendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Tag hat sich geneiget, -Lukas 24:29 Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent Luke 24: 29 ABOUT THE WORK: Abendlied Composer Josef Rheinberger has crafted a beautiful setting of the text, with the six voice pArts alternating roles between homophonic and contrapuntal writing. ABOUT THE CHOIR: Since 2009, the CWU Chamber choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the choir since 2006. As of Fall, 2016; there are 26 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording sessions over a 5 year period. On most of them, he is at the Piano. His...    less

This video was filmed in the rotunda at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Building. For more information, go to the choir's Facebook page -- which contains links to all of the choir's YouTube videos and 20 audio recordings: https://www....  moreThis video was filmed in the rotunda at Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Building. For more information, go to the choir's Facebook page -- which contains links to all of the choir's YouTube videos and 20 audio recordings: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir (All CWU Chamber Choir videos on YouTube are posted only after agreements with composers and/or publishers, when applicable, are reached.)