[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For the last two weeks I've been sharing a series of 'Frequently asked questions' that I wrote as a result of questionnaires that I used to send round my ...

Irina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for choral art among ...  moreIrina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for choral art among young individuals aged 16 to 35. It honors Bulgaria's choral traditions while occasionally embracing contemporary trends in choral performance, employing techniques like body percussion and mise-en-scène to enhance their vocal craft. Founded as Pastoral - female chamber Choir in 1987, nowadays the ensemble carries the name of its originator Irina Stiglich. Тhe Choir's repertoire encompasses (or includes) works by both Bulgarian and international composers, spanning eras from the Renaissance to modern times. They've embarked on concert tours across the country and abroad participating in international choral festivals and competitions. The Choir's transformation into a mixed youth ensemble occurred in early 2020. It strives to rekindle Bulgarian choral tradit...    less

The Surrey Youth Chamber Choir sings "Gamelan" by R. Murray Schafer at the 2010 Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River. (Youth Choir competition.)

"Stars I Shall Find" by Jessica Loman, text by Sara Teasdale. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Jessica Loman. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...  more"Stars I Shall Find" by Jessica Loman, text by Sara Teasdale. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Jessica Loman. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Text: There will be rest, and sure stars shining Over the roof-tops crowned with snow, A reign of rest, serene forgetting, The Music of stillness holy and low. I will make this world of my devising, Out of a dream in my lonely mind, I shall find the crystal of peace,--above me Stars I shall find.  less

"Dance into the Day" by Mark Patterson. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.

"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South ...  more"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. About the composer: Valerie Long's academic background includes undergraduate degrees in Music and Music education from Memorial University in Newfoundland. She received her Master's of Music in Choral Music Education and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2008, Valerie was awarded Music Educator of the Year, from the Music Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2010, she received the Founder's Award for achievement in the arts from Holy Heart of Mary High School. In 2012, Valerie received the Torch Bearer's Award from World Harmony Run, a global initiative recognizing her commitment to the importance of bringing harmony i...    less

Atlantic Voices : The Newfoundland and Labrador Choir of Ottawa was founded in the spring of 2002 by soprano Kristina Curren, a Newfoundlander once removed in search of her Musical heritage. Atlantic Voices is an amateur Choir starting its tenth season wi...  moreAtlantic Voices : The Newfoundland and Labrador Choir of Ottawa was founded in the spring of 2002 by soprano Kristina Curren, a Newfoundlander once removed in search of her Musical heritage. Atlantic Voices is an amateur Choir starting its tenth season with a repertoire consisting mainly of Newfoundland, Maritime, and Celtic songs and Music. The goals of the Choir are: to represent and showcase Newfoundland and Maritime Music and culture in the Ottawa area; to provide its members with the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform choral compositions; and to offer free of charge, Musical entertainment to residents of retirement homes, hospitals etc., via in situ community concerts. Members of Atlantic Voices include singers from the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. Singers and Musicians of all backgrounds are invited to join us and explore songs and Music from both sides of the Atlantic.  less

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF SPRING 2024 Contact : stellaChoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com You are my hope, like fresh rain in my hands, a strong breeze. You are like water from my fountain, a poem, a guitar in the...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF SPRING 2024 Contact : stellaChoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com You are my hope, like fresh rain in my hands, a strong breeze. You are like water from my fountain, a poem, a guitar in the night, a horizon. You are like the water of my source. You are like a promise, a summer morning, a smile. Tu es mon espoir, comme la pluie fraîche entre mes mains, comme une forte brise. Tu es comme l'eau de ma source, comme un poème, une guitare dans la nuit, tu es mon horizon. Tu es comme l'eau de ma source, comme une promesse, un matin d'été, un sourire. Originally performed by : Mocedades Conducted by Jad Harjane Arranged by Jad Harjane Soloists : Hiba Kebdani , Najlae Biout , Achraf Mortaji , Kamal Daghmoumi Video directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef at LADABATEK , Tangier  less

Operating since 1976, EYC is a Charitable-Registered, non-profit, community Choir for young people ages 7-19. The mission is to have an inclusive, friendly, fun-loving Choir where young people may develop self-esteem, self-discipline, self-motivation, t...  moreOperating since 1976, EYC is a Charitable-Registered, non-profit, community Choir for young people ages 7-19. The mission is to have an inclusive, friendly, fun-loving Choir where young people may develop self-esteem, self-discipline, self-motivation, tolerance, and respect for others while learning the skills of choral singing and experiencing the artistry and joy of Musical performance.  

This song was ministered during the InDulci Jubilo, a Musical concert organised by the University Choir, KNUST - Kumasi.