KCKCC The Standard performance and clinic at the 2016 JENerations Jazz Festival as a part of the Jazz Educators Network National Conference in Louisville, KY. Friday, January 8th at 10am. Clinicians are Rosana Eckert and Greg Jasperse. Arrangement by Britt Quentin.

Widely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music Ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey P...  moreWidely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music Ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in 1997. Under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joshua Copeland, the Ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with a core group of ten to twelve of the New York metropolitan area’s finest singers. In 2008, Antioch was awarded first-place honors in the highly prestigious Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain, establishing them among the top rank of professional Choirs in the world. In recent seasons, Antioch has been called “stellar,” “flawless,” “an exceptional group,” and “a spectacular example of what a classical Choir should sound like” by th...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve been asked to create a Choir specially for an inter-faith event.   Photo by Catholic Church   There will be contributors from I...

The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during the incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of the University of the Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, the group has metamorphosed from bei...  moreThe University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during the incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of the University of the Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, the group has metamorphosed from being a simple University chorale into a musical force of national and world stature. Aside from its undeniable musical prowess and versatility in performing classical, Filipino folk, pop, and Broadway genres—all with ease, the Concert Chorus is also recognized as the pioneer of choreographed song for a Choir. This innovation was started by the late Dean Reynaldo T. Paguio in 1969, and flourished under top choreographers like Edru Abraham, Gener Caringal, Tony Fabella, Edna Vida, Sonia Domingo, Steve Villaruz, Rene Hofileña, Ianne Damian, Paul Morales, Allan Samonte, and Ernest Hojilla, to name a few. With current artistic and musical director Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama, the UP Concert Chorus goes beyond the typical Choir performance style through choral art forms ...    less

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin University Choir performs under the direction of Dr. Frank Eychaner, Director of Choral Studies. Wagner Nöel Performing Arts Center, Oct. 2017

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin University Choir performs under the direction of Dr. Frank Eychaner, Director of Choral Studies. Wagner Nöel Performing Arts Center, Oct. 2017

Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an Ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. The Ensemble performs in some of the most important music fes...  moreJerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an Ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. The Ensemble performs in some of the most important music festivals in Israel, and has won first prize and a gold medal in the International Liturgic Music Competition for Choirs 1996, sponsored by the Vatican. On 2001 Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers performed a world premier in Jerusalem and Italy of a Mass in Arabic by father Armando Pieruchi and in 2009 they were invited to take part in a special project for Christmas which was produced and filmed in Jerusalem by the BBC and forecasted later in England. Among the Ensemble's programs: "Best of British", "Magical Voices of the Baltic Sea", "Bach and African Mass", "Balkan Liturgy" and "Festa Italiana" - the music of Italy with rare pieces from S...    less

KCKCC The Standard performance and clinic at the 2016 JENerations Jazz Festival as a part of the Jazz Educators Network National Conference in Louisville, KY. Friday, January 8th at 10am. Clinicians are Rosana Eckert and Greg Jasperse.

Cantorum Chamber Choir is a group of 30 singers known for their dynamic performances and varied repertoire. The Choir, which began at Brigham Young University as an early music Ensemble, transformed into one of the premier non-collegiate chamber groups in...  moreCantorum Chamber Choir is a group of 30 singers known for their dynamic performances and varied repertoire. The Choir, which began at Brigham Young University as an early music Ensemble, transformed into one of the premier non-collegiate chamber groups in the Western United States. This award-winning Ensemble achieves high performance standards by drawing on the rich musical heritage of the region. Many Cantorum singers have solo careers and all have sung with top collegiate Ensembles. A number have also sung as members of The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Chamber Artists, and Salt Lake Vocal Artists. In addition, Cantorum is proud to have a high representation of talented choral educators. The group won both of its categories at the 2016 Interkultur competition and received special commendation for their performance of Dale Warland and Hugo Distler. Cantorum is under the direction of Steven Durtschi, a graduate of Brigham Young University and Utah State University. The group’s mission is to create ...    less