[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

The purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship p...  moreThe purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship programs that foster community among its members and encourages music-making of the highest level, understanding that music exists in all areas of our lives. Through participation in the Rise Up Chorus, participants will: Understand that we all have value Understand that WE ARE the music, not just makers of music Music isn’t limited to rehearsal and performance. Music envelops our lives and becomes who we are. We use music to do Good in the world We use music for healing We use music to serve others We are a place for everyone We break down barriers and do the right thing every time. It’s okay to make mistakes… as long as we learn from them We teach life skills through music: Collaboration Apprenticeship Mentorship Part...    less

Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "A Fiery Christmas" in december 2013. Solo's by Naomi Riemis, Michael Limpens and Simon Callaerts

Music from James L. Pierpont & G.F. Händel Arr.: Jonathan Miller Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

Music: M. Leontovich Arr. & Lyrics: Peter J. Wilhousky Performed by the men of ' Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

Performed at the Our Lady of the Guadalupe Parish, General Trias Cavite "A Night of Choral Music". (June 30, 2018)

Guadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas carol. This version is from the Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by the Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of the Magi". The Latin lyrics and English tran...  moreGuadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas carol. This version is from the Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by the Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of the Magi". The Latin lyrics and English translation follow: Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. The time of grace has come— This that we have desired, Verses of joy Let us devoutly return. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. God has become man, To the wonderment of Nature, The world has been renewed By the reigning Christ. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. The closed gate of Ezechiel Is passed through, Whence the light is born, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Sal...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty Good.   photo by kalavinka   Then after lunch I get the group to stand f...

Handog Concierto The San Nicolas 2nd Chorale with Band 31

Behold the Star drops this Thursday! Get ready to experience and share the company of Good music this season with the Jamaica Youth Chorale - One of the island's finest choirs. The CD will be available for $9.99 (USD) on Cdbaby, Amazon and ITunes and...