In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a cOnversatiOn about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and persOnal identities mingle to create a cOntext for her music making. We discuss the composit...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a cOnversatiOn about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and persOnal identities mingle to create a cOntext for her music making. We discuss the compositiOnal process, including the philosophy she holds related to the "end product" for singers. Namely, the importance of the singers exploring their own communities and cOnnectiOns WHILE also exploring the music. We also bounce ideas back and forth related to composers having to be careful about "over refining" a compositiOn, as well as the music world's attempt to balance goals of equity with the human need for each composer to be valued based On their OWN music and individual expressiOn. You wOn't want to miss this cOnversatiOn!If you enjoy this cOntent, please cOnsider supporting the show at http://www.patreOn.com/choralosophy for as little as 3$ a mOnth AND receive subscriber Only cOntent there. Please support our spOnsors by checking out these sites. Be su  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

[this is a versiOn of a post which first appeared On my blog From the FrOnt of the Choir]   A few years ago I started a DiscussiOn On my blog about Why men wOn’t sing.     time for another sOng by willposh   At around t...

This was originally published On the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved Line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

AlbiOn Win "The dictiOn, intOnatiOn and ensemble is impeccable, and their dynamic range is magical - I have seldom heard quiet singing quite like it - barely audible but with an intensity of Line and sound that is truly wOnderful. They have the...

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From the FrOnt of the Choir]   Sometimes trying to get your choir to stand in the right places is like dealing with an unruly kindergarten class. It seems as if spatial awareness and si...

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From the FrOnt of the Choir]   Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (DOn't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in yo...

Rendezvous was formed in TorOnto in 2008 when 3 prairie-born best friends were singing in a stairwell, and a complete stranger asked them if they needed a fourth. The rest is history. The Line-up of Rendezvous is: Danny FOng (tenor) - voice major Bro...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Rendezvous was formed in TorOnto in 2008 when 3 prairie-born best friends were singing in a stairwell, and a complete stranger asked them if they needed a fourth. The rest is history. The Line-up of Rendezvous is: Danny FOng (tenor) - voice major Brodie Cuff (lead) - voice major Andrew Kesler (baritOne) - piano major Rob McLaren (bass) - guitar major Since their inceptiOn, Rendezvous has been singing strOng at barbershop chapter shows, private functiOns and schools where it is their goal to spread the magic of barbershop singing to a younger audience. Rendezvous has charmed audiences throughout Canada and the United States with their energetic and fun shows, yet the driving force of these four young men is their dedicatiOn to musicality. Rendezvous has been gaining an internatiOnal fanbase as well, as all of it's members are avid "Youtube Multitrackers", posting videos of tags and full sOngs of the group recording in studios. Rendezvous has r...    Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the additiOn of a descant Line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmOnic possibilities, starting as it does in unisOn and suddenly breaki...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the additiOn of a descant Line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmOnic possibilities, starting as it does in unisOn and suddenly breaking into glorious harmOny. Bill’s descant is a nice touch, like adding a cherry to the cake. It is dedicated to "Spirits Free" of the Burlingame United Methodist Church, Burlingame, California.  

Valentine Singers have gained a reputatiOn for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alOngside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Berns...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Valentine Singers have gained a reputatiOn for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alOngside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Bernstein, and a wide range of a cappella repertoire, which we have also toured abroad. Our secOnd CD was released in November 2009. A friendly choir of 60-70 singers, we give four main local cOncerts a year and enjoy touring. Since 2002, our cOncert tours have included Lake Garda, Venice, Umbria, Tuscany, Kraków, Amiens and Ghent. In the UK we have performed at the LOndOn Coliseum (2006), Ely Cathedral (2007), the Southbank Centre (2010) and Winchester Cathedral (2011).  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Music Niagara Festival launches its 21st seasOn with 29 cOncerts in four weeks spanning from July 14th to August 11th.    This seasOns Line up celebrates and presents a wide range of genres that span the musical spectrum—chamber mus...