[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in choirs don’t Fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes performed live by Camerata Lacunensis, Spain. Este hermoso y delicado "Ave María" está compuesto por el estadounidense Joshua B. Himes (California, b.1987) de quien ya realizamos el estreno europeo de la desgarradora "A ...  more"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes performed live by Camerata Lacunensis, Spain. Este hermoso y delicado "Ave María" está compuesto por el estadounidense Joshua B. Himes (California, b.1987) de quien ya realizamos el estreno europeo de la desgarradora "A Prayer" , obra que puedes escuchar también en nuestro canal. Nuevamente volvió a implicarse en el proyecto y estamos enormemente orgullosos por los frutos de ambas colaboraciones. La interpretación corresponde a la aportación de la Camerata Lacunensis de La Universidad de La Laguna que dirige Francisco José Herrero, en La Fiesta de La Música 2013 de La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias; el 22-06-2013. En la que intervenimos con un concierto de Música Sacra. Realizamos la presentación en la Iglesia de Santo Domingo (1527), uno de los Bienes de Interés Cultural más importantes de nuestra ciudad, La Laguna, que está declarada Patrimonio de La Humanidad por la UNESCO.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of choir it is.But choirs change over time. Maybe your choir name doesn’t Fit what y...

theRE IS NO ROSE by Joshua B. Himes. Directed by Gregory Cleveland. SERENADE performs at the MSVMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival, March 22, 2014.

"Kyrie" by Joshua B. Himes Contact the composer directly by email for more information about getting music and performing other works by the composer: Joshuabhimes@gmail.com Translation: "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy" Rec...  more"Kyrie" by Joshua B. Himes Contact the composer directly by email for more information about getting music and performing other works by the composer: Joshuabhimes@gmail.com Translation: "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy" Recorded by the Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers under the direction of Bruce Rogers. To learn more about the composer, visit his personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuabhimes  

[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 ...

"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at th...  more"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Recorded by Matthew Curtis (ChoralTracks) To learn more about the composer and view full previews of more music visit MusicSpoke.com  

On October, 18, 2010 the Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also ho...  moreOn October, 18, 2010 the Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also holds a Master of Music in Voice and Choral Conducting from Eastern Kentucky University. He gave numerous recitals in America as well as having taught voice, conducting, vocal pedagogy and literature at several colleges and conducted various vocal ensembles (community oratorio choirs, church choirs, boys choirs and a jazz vocal ensemble). He currently serves on the faculty at City College of New York where he teaches voice, conducting and leads vocal ensembles and choirs.  less

"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes. Premiered by the Ayala Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Aaron Rodriguez on April 13, 2009 in Lima, Peru.

Poem by Filippo Sirotti (b.1967) In the time that doesn't want to pass, in my heart I feel a strength that pushes me to say: "us" And when the sun has gone, I look for you in the sky among the other stars. As my soul is with you in the sweet n...  morePoem by Filippo Sirotti (b.1967) In the time that doesn't want to pass, in my heart I feel a strength that pushes me to say: "us" And when the sun has gone, I look for you in the sky among the other stars. As my soul is with you in the sweet night, and feels happy waiting for you, because nowhere is far. Recorded by Matthew Curtis (ChoralTracks). To learn more about the composer, visit his personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuabhimes