[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the Time of year when many people make resolutions, set goals and devise plans for the coming year.   photo by --Tico--   But i...

Coming about through a blessed confluence of events, the Solemne Ministry is the collaborative brainchild of musical prodigy Alejandro Consolacion II and long-Time choirmaster Eugene Calimag. Having been friends and in the choral scene for twenty years, t...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreComing about through a blessed confluence of events, the Solemne Ministry is the collaborative brainchild of musical prodigy Alejandro Consolacion II and long-Time choirmaster Eugene Calimag. Having been friends and in the choral scene for twenty years, the two have been talking about a project like this for around fifteen years. Spurred by the release of the revised English missal, Alejandro and Eugene both thought it a good Time to finally restart the project that they had shelved for some Time. Only now, the idea wasn’t just to end with a single album; the idea was now to establish a ministry that would introduce a new generation of music to Philippine Catholics. the new ministry would have as its aim the creation of beautiful music to help the faithful to a more prayerful, solemn state of mind. Springing from that, they both decided that the new ministry would be called Solemne Ministry. For its first project, Misa Solemne, the ministry features Solemne, Solemne Ministry’s flagship choir and the one Al...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

With a sound hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone, the Rodolfus Choir has established itself firmly over a period of thirty years as one of the leading young choirs in the United Kingdom. During this Time they have developed a reputation for t...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWith a sound hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone, the Rodolfus Choir has established itself firmly over a period of thirty years as one of the leading young choirs in the United Kingdom. During this Time they have developed a reputation for their commitment to the highest level of musicality. Comprising some of the finest young singers in the country, members of the choir are all alumni of the Eton Choral Courses. Conducted by their founder Ralph Allwood, the sound of the choir is a reflection of their profound sensitivity to text, blend and phrasing. they use imaginative programming, and have become known for their innovative and exciting performances and their extensive array of recordings. the most recent addition to this catalogue will be released in November 2013, and features works by Paul Mealor and Benjamin Britten. As well as regular broadcasts on BBC Radio, the Rodolfus Choir is developing an increasing profile for work on film and television. Recent projects have included working wi...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the international choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the the...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe international choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. the Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main cOncept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. the idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

We were born in 2007 within Casarrubuelos Parish, after a long Time of colaborations between our conductor and the local religious institutions. Since then, we've been growing in quality, number of singers, range of repertory, and we've won two national a...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe were born in 2007 within Casarrubuelos Parish, after a long Time of colaborations between our conductor and the local religious institutions. Since then, we've been growing in quality, number of singers, range of repertory, and we've won two national awards in Spain in choir contests. We like to touch the audience with our style. We are in facebook (www.facebook.com/coralsantiagoapostol.com) and youtube (www.youtube.com/coralsantiagoapostol.com)  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs have a long break at this Time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

the second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This Time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these Timeless songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This Time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these Timeless songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. When You Wish Upon A Star Music & Lyrics by Leigh Harline & Ned Washington Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers / Wonderland Music Company inc and Walt Disney Music Company Colors Of the Wind Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Part Of Your World Lyrics by Howard and Ashman and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers A Whole New World Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Performed by Muzaria Featuring Helene Brooke-Smith and Libbie Chiverton Arrangement Darren Marc Bartlett This Arrangement Copyright DMB Music Keys & Sound Engineer Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co....    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs will be starting back soon after a long break.   photo by velkr0   This is the perfect Time to shake things up a bit if y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] the fact is that most of us don’t fit neatly into SATB boxes. What are we to do? Once Upon a Time we used to sing together and somehow find a place ...