We're a much sought-after amateur Chamber Choir with a growing reputation for innovative and exciting programming, and for memorable performances in and around the Cotswolds.

Abide With Me (arr. Moses Hogan) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) at the Santa María de León Cathedral in Léon, Spain. TEXT: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord with ...  moreAbide With Me (arr. Moses Hogan) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) at the Santa María de León Cathedral in Léon, Spain. TEXT: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. I need Thy presence every passing hour. What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. O Thou who changest not, abide with me. In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. 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 29 videos. Ten of those feature the Music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording ...    less

Ola Gjeilo's Contrition is sung the by CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). Written for 8 part unaccompanied Choir and soprano soloist by composer Ola Gjeilo, the piece is not yet published (as of July, 2011). the composer was in attendance ...  moreOla Gjeilo's Contrition is sung the by CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). Written for 8 part unaccompanied Choir and soprano soloist by composer Ola Gjeilo, the piece is not yet published (as of July, 2011). the composer was in attendance at its U.S. premiere, where the Choir was featured at the Northwest American Choral Directors Association 2010 Conference held in Seattle, Washington Follow the Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  

Recorded September 2020. Music: Barlow Bradford Text: Harold Boulton Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Photography: Dallas Graham, Lisa Trent

the mission of the Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the Music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, the Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Austr...  morethe mission of the Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the Music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, the Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Australian vocal Music, having commissioned hundreds of new works. Much of this new Music captures vividly the vibrant sound, colour, and energy of the Australian continent and its people. the singers, aged between 17 and 28 come from different Australian cities and commit to a rigorous professional schedule of concerts and workshops, both in Australia and throughout the world. This vocal ensemble has been recognised by many international awards and honours as one of the finest of its type in the world. the Australian Voices have toured internationally many times, participating in major events in the U.K, the U.S.A., Bosnia, Canada, Guatemala, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Taiw...    less

By Jelena Dobrota (INTERKULTUR Choir Reporter)Female Chamber Choir "Banjalučanke", Bosnia and Herzegowina   Female Chamber Choir "Banjalučanke" exists for 35 years, in one form or another. But it was only three years ago that we went to a INTERK...

No. 4: the Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "the Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish Folksongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Br...  moreNo. 4: the Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "the Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish Folksongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Britten: A Musical Lineage" britten100.org British Consulate-General Istanbul Pera House / Ball Room December 14, 2013  

the Elgar Chorale is a Worcester-based group of up to 40 singers, founded by Dr Donald Hunt which has always specialised in English Music, with a particular emphasis on the works of Edward Elgar. Since its formation it has presented well over 100 perfor...  morethe Elgar Chorale is a Worcester-based group of up to 40 singers, founded by Dr Donald Hunt which has always specialised in English Music, with a particular emphasis on the works of Edward Elgar. Since its formation it has presented well over 100 performances and ppeared at each of the Worcester Three Choirs Festivals from 1981 to 1996. Performances have included world premières of works by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Herbert Sumsion and Howard Blake, and a British première of Leonard Bernstein’s Missa Brevis. the Chorale was also the principal choral group at the highly successful Elgar Festivals at Worcester in 2007 and 2009, and last year enjoyed a concert tour in Devon, singing at Colyton, Dartmouth, Exeter and Torquay. It is proud to have Dame Janet Baker, C.H as its Patron.  less

"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the Choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/traile...  more"Ubi Caritas" (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). In mid-April, 2011, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus to join the Choir in recording 3 of his pieces, (the teaser/trailer URL is found below) This performance of Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas" is from that session, following a rendition in which the composer joined the Choir and improvised an accompaniment (URL below). In this video the Choir sings the piece in its published (unaccompanied) version. One behind-the-scenes comment: On the last page of the piece, when the first melodic material occurs again - Ola, who was sitting in the hall, asked half the Choir to hum while the other half sang to create a more ethereal effect. the CWU Chamber Choir also has recorded videos of the Music of Monteverdi, Muehleisen, Singh, Victoria, and Rautavaara on YouTube Gjeilo "In the Moment" teaser/trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvEgQl57b0 "Ubi Caritas" (with the composer ...    less