The choir at St Mary’s Cathedral is one of Scotland’s finest. It is made up of boys, girls, women and men from all walks of life and with many levels of musical expertise and experience, who give of their time and talent on an entirely voluntary basis to ...  moreThe choir at St Mary’s Cathedral is one of Scotland’s finest. It is made up of boys, girls, women and men from all walks of life and with many levels of musical expertise and experience, who give of their time and talent on an entirely voluntary basis to sing to a professional standard. Membership of the choir currently stands at around thirty-five adults and sixteen to twenty children. The choir’s principal function is to provide the music and help lead the worship at the Cathedral’s two main services every Sunday: Sung Eucharist at 10.30 am and Choral Evensong at 6.30 pm. Services are preceded by a rehearsal, and there is a rehearsal once a week, currently on Thursday evenings. In addition to these important duties, the choir also sings for regular special services, occasional concerts, broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio, has appeared on TV, and every year they sing in one of the great British Cathedrals for a weekend, or sometimes a week. St Mary’s Cathedral choir performs a very wide range of music, ...    less

 five-star review in the Telegraph for the Howells Requiem from Trinity College choir and Stephen Layton. “A fluid lyrical gift, an imaginative harmonic spectrum and a sense of occasion … the Trinity College choir brings clarity of words...

The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Lots of mixed choirs don’t have enough male singers, and many established male voice choirs are not managing to find younger recruits (see my series of ...

Dear choir Directors, Congratulations on successfully completing another semester filled with beautiful choral performances and uplifting musical experiences. As we wrap up this chapter, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments ach...

Jubilate Deo by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini http://www.ivoantognini.com WORLD PREMIERE Slovenian Philharmonic choir Matjaž Šček, conductor soloists: Katarina Lenarčič, soprano Darja Vevoda, alto Martin Logar, tenor Matija Bizjan, ba...  moreJubilate Deo by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini http://www.ivoantognini.com WORLD PREMIERE Slovenian Philharmonic choir Matjaž Šček, conductor soloists: Katarina Lenarčič, soprano Darja Vevoda, alto Martin Logar, tenor Matija Bizjan, bass The Marjan Kozina Hall - Ljubljana - November 15, 2015 photographer: Darja Stravs Tisu producer: Boris Rener Slovenian Philharmonic choir with artistic director Martina Batič commissioned this piece  

We are actually three choirs meeting in different parts of Bristol. One in Thornbury, another in Shire and the other in Easton. We come together as one mega choir for concerts and other performances at events. Our aim is to build community through gospel ...  moreWe are actually three choirs meeting in different parts of Bristol. One in Thornbury, another in Shire and the other in Easton. We come together as one mega choir for concerts and other performances at events. Our aim is to build community through gospel music and so we emphasise the fact that we are a choir for anyone to join, no auditions and nor previous experience is required. If you love to sing...we're the choir for you!  

"Song to the Moon (La Luna)" by Z. Randall Stroope. Based upon an aria from the opera "Rusalka" by Antonín Dvořák. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ...  more"Song to the Moon (La Luna)" by Z. Randall Stroope. Based upon an aria from the opera "Rusalka" by Antonín Dvořák. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 18, 2012. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Oboist: Lisa Gelfand, Flutist: Emma Mellinger. In this song, a water nymph has fallen in love with a human prince and beckons the moon to find him and tell of her longing for him. Text: La Luna, La Luna, Your light sees through endless time, Tell, o tell me where my love lies. O moon e'er you pass, Wake my dreaming lover, I am waiting, I am calling, Tell him, light his place. Ah, moon, help him remember And dream of me, Tell him, O tell him, Who is waiting, who is longing! I am waiting, longing! Longing! Tell him come, tell him, O moon. Help to remember our laughter and tears, Mem'ries of summer nights. Help him remember our triumphs and fears, May this rememb...    less

The name of this set of songs is "Mīlas dziesmas" (or "love songs" translated from latvian) Performed by RSU mixed choir Riga (conductors Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte, choir master Agris Puķe) and dance group "Ačkups" lead by Elita Treilone. Instrumen...  moreThe name of this set of songs is "Mīlas dziesmas" (or "love songs" translated from latvian) Performed by RSU mixed choir Riga (conductors Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte, choir master Agris Puķe) and dance group "Ačkups" lead by Elita Treilone. Instrumental by: Tango Sin Quinto solo: Aija Vitolina, Inguss Petersons  

'Hail, gladdening light', composed by Stephen Barker, performed by the choir of St Stephen's Church, Canterbury in Portsmouth Cathedral. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing copies of the score to perform with your own choir.