[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else.   Photo by Trish Steel   In a large Choir, it&rsq...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Lind...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about how, as a singer, you can pace yourself in Choir rehearsals and singing workshops.     This week I want to con...

We have a passion for choral music and Choir members

Prima Choir Bulgaria Pomorie

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve been under the weather lately with no energy at all. But last night was Choir night so I had to pull something out of the bag.   So ti...

An introduction to EMVC

"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C...  more"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT THE PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” The composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. The piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen". THE COMPOSER: Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a Concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “The CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” In that Concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 Choirs, including two invited guest high school Choirs. Known for compositions such as John...    less

Paduan Suara Magnificum Et Bonum (Magnificum Et Bonum Choir) is a mixed youth Choir which is based in Medan, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Established in 2003, this group was initiated by some Economics department students of Medan State University. Today,...  morePaduan Suara Magnificum Et Bonum (Magnificum Et Bonum Choir) is a mixed youth Choir which is based in Medan, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Established in 2003, this group was initiated by some Economics department students of Medan State University. Today, the members come from the very university and are not limited only for those who are studying in Medan State University, meaning everyone is welcomed to join the group.