I Thank You God was commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at the National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. The text is adapted from the E.E. Cummings poem of the same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "Thi...  moreI Thank You God was commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at the National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. The text is adapted from the E.E. Cummings poem of the same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "This is a poem of grandeur and of praise. Therefore it might be expected that this Musical setting would aim at vastness, grandeur and awakening." Walker accomplishes this through a variety of means. First, the piano introduction includes slowly unfolding piano arpeggios which focus on open intervals of octaves, fifths and fourths, exploiting the full range of the piano keyboard. The composer also takes the singers on a harmonic journey which begins in a low register in C minor, and then travels through a number of other key areas until it reaches the distant key of G-flat. At this point, the voices are drawn closely together into a tone cluster containing the pitches G-flat, A-flat and B-flat, only to open apart into the glorious C major chords which conclude the ...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is a lack of men in many community Choirs (Why men won’t sing).     The Tenor by Paul Helm   One of the results of th...

Canterbury Girls Choir perform 'O Music' at Boulogne Cathedral, June 2015

Founded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female Choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other ch...  moreFounded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female Choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other Choirs and ensembles throughout the years.  

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The Leipzig Synagogal Choir sees its goal in the preservation of synagogue Music (a. o. by Salomon Sulzer, Louis Lewandowski, Samuel Alman, Samuel Lampel, Abraham Dunajewski, David Nowakowski, Samuel Naumbourg, Salomone Rossi) as well as of Yiddish and He...  moreThe Leipzig Synagogal Choir sees its goal in the preservation of synagogue Music (a. o. by Salomon Sulzer, Louis Lewandowski, Samuel Alman, Samuel Lampel, Abraham Dunajewski, David Nowakowski, Samuel Naumbourg, Salomone Rossi) as well as of Yiddish and Hebrew folk songs by performing the compositions in free arrangements. The wide-ranging repertoire enables flexible programming for venues – large and small concert halls, churches or synagogues – and appropriate occasions. The ensemble, which consists of singers of non-Jewish origin, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. Artistic director since 2012: Ludwig Böhme. More informations: www.synagogalchor-leipzig.de, www.facebook.com/LeipzigerSynagogalchor.  less

Music Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A Song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoi...  moreMusic Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A Song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoise Kelly This song is just one track from our debut album "Music Matters: Celebrating 140 Characters" The album features 140 Singers (which is reflected in the title!) from 9 to 90+ years of age! Tracks include "Carrickfergus", to "Royals" by Lorde, to original compositions by our own Choir members - making it the most eclectic album you have ever heard! This song was kindly donated to us by Neville Lloyd. Music & Lyrics by Neville Lloyd. Choral & Piano Arrangement by Vincent Lynch. Join us at our launch - Tuesday 23rd September, 7.00 PM at Axis Ballymun in Dublin and help us celebrate a fantastic achievement! This project was proudly supported & funded by the Community & Social Development Service and Arts & Culture Department of Dublin City...    less

Witch-Wife composed by Melissa Dunphy Poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) Performed by Choir Matrix Women's Ensemble Poem: She is neither pink nor pale, And she never will be all mine; She learned her hands in a fairy-tale, And...  moreWitch-Wife composed by Melissa Dunphy Poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) Performed by Choir Matrix Women's Ensemble Poem: She is neither pink nor pale, And she never will be all mine; She learned her hands in a fairy-tale, And her mouth on a valentine. She has more hair than she needs; In the sun 'tis a woe to me! And her voice is a string of colored beads, Or steps leading into the sea. She loves me all that she can, And her ways to my ways resign; But she was not made for any man, And she never will be all mine. This work was commissioned and recorded remotely by Choir Matrix Women's Ensemble in March 2021, sponsored by Consonare Choral Community who holds all rights to this recording. Sound/Video Engineering by Sarah Kaufold, Artistic Director. For more information about this ensemble, please visit: www.consonare-sing.org For more information about this choral work, please visit the composer and publisher website at http://www.melissadunphy.c...    less

A lockdown performance from Canterbury Vocals Choirs: Canterbury Ladies Choir, Canterbury Girls Choir and Canterbury Voices. As Long As I Have Music Music by Don Desig Words by Don Besig and Nancy Price http://www.canterburyvocals.co.uk/

"Full Fathom Five" by Paul Carey. Text from "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare. Commissioned by the 2012 Women's Choir Commission Consortium of the American Choral Directors Association. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian ...  more"Full Fathom Five" by Paul Carey. Text from "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare. Commissioned by the 2012 Women's Choir Commission Consortium of the American Choral Directors Association. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. Performed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir and the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Nancy Menk, Accompanist: Hyeja Chong Ganahl. http://www.saintmarys.edu/Music-womens-Choir