Downtown Voices Stephen Sands, conductor An October Garden Julian Wachner, composer and pianist

The Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to The North Pole) It is set for various Voices (spoken and sung) and eiTher guitar or guitar with oTher optional instruments following The guitar part. Each character...  moreThe Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to The North Pole) It is set for various Voices (spoken and sung) and eiTher guitar or guitar with oTher optional instruments following The guitar part. Each character has his own Theme (leitmotif). This 1989 recording was created by The composer using his voice, classical guitar and various electronic instruments.  

We are a community-based choir composed of children between ages 8 to 16 years old. The choir recently won The Gold medal for Folklore category and Silver Medal for Children's category in The 6th Grand Prix Pattaya International Choir Competition last Jul...  moreWe are a community-based choir composed of children between ages 8 to 16 years old. The choir recently won The Gold medal for Folklore category and Silver Medal for Children's category in The 6th Grand Prix Pattaya International Choir Competition last July 25 - 27, 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand.  

The Chanterelles performing My Love Dwelt in a NorThern Land by Edward Elgar at The 2012 Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Conducted by Dr Shirley Court. The Chanterelles is a Ladies choir from all over The UK. Originating from a Leicestershire yout...  moreThe Chanterelles performing My Love Dwelt in a NorThern Land by Edward Elgar at The 2012 Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Conducted by Dr Shirley Court. The Chanterelles is a Ladies choir from all over The UK. Originating from a Leicestershire youth choir and reforming as an adult choir in February 2009, members now come togeTher to perform about five times each year. Having tasted success as a Youth Choir in Llangollen in 1998, The choir returned in Their new guise as a Female Choir In July 2010, winning Their section and taking Their place in The Choir of The World competition. This success was followed by concerts in Macclesfield and Birmingham and a win at The North Wales Choral Festival in November 2011. In 2012, The choir competed in The Fleischmann International Trophy Competition at The Cork Choral Festival and won 2nd prize in this year's International Eisteddfod in Llangollen. Follow us: http://twitter.com/Thechanterelles http://facebook.com/Thechanterelles  less

Artistic Director and Conductor of The Australian Voices Gordon Hamilton explaining his ideas about "Social Music"

Coastal Sound Children’s Choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s Choir aims to inspire each young singer to be Their best–as musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing...  moreCoastal Sound Children’s Choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s Choir aims to inspire each young singer to be Their best–as musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing. Under The direction of Diana Clark since 2009, Children’s Choir consists of caring young musicians from diverse cultural heritages, ages 9-15 years old. Storytelling, joy of singing, connection and flexibility of performance are The core values of this group. The choir also loves to work with guest conductors and share with oTher choirs. They have recently been guest singers with Vancouver Chamber Choir. Since 1989, when Donna Otto founded The group, Coastal Sound Children’s Choir has performed at important cultural events in Greater Vancouver and Whistler, has toured extensively throughout The world, and has co-hosted The Coastal Sound International Choral Festival. coastalsoundmusic.com  less

Arvo Pärt: Nunc dimittis Luke 2:29-32 Downtown Voices - http://DowntownVoices.net Stephen Sands, Conductor - http://StephenSands.net TRANSLATION Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen:...  moreArvo Pärt: Nunc dimittis Luke 2:29-32 Downtown Voices - http://DowntownVoices.net Stephen Sands, Conductor - http://StephenSands.net TRANSLATION Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared: before The face of all people; To be a light to lighten The Gentiles: and to be The glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to The FaTher, and to The Son: and to The Holy Ghost; As it was in The beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer, 1662 ORIGINAL TEXT Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto: Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.  less

Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net...  moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Amy Schroeder, violin Jennifer Liu, violin Jessica Meyer, violin Mike Nicolas, cello Mitchell Vines, pianist Elizabeth Bates, soprano Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays The passage of The soul from mortality to its union with God. Based on The 16th century poem by a major figure of The Counter-Reformation, St. John of The Cross, The piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into The night. Seemingly fearless, The soul is guided out of The darkness by The light of love; Luminous Night reveals The soul’s fulfillment. Lyrics: St. John of The Cross One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings – ah, The sheer grace! – I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by The secret l...    less

Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net...  moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Amy Schroeder, violin Jennifer Liu, violin Jessica Meyer, violin Mike Nicolas, cello Mitchell Vines, pianist Elizabeth Bates, soprano Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays The passage of The soul from mortality to its union with God. Based on The 16th century poem by a major figure of The Counter-Reformation, St. John of The Cross, The piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into The night. Seemingly fearless, The soul is guided out of The darkness by The light of love; Luminous Night reveals The soul’s fulfillment. Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of The Cross Long before music was sung by a Choir, Long before silver was shaped in The fire, Long before poets inspired The heart, You were The Spirit of...    less

SKOWRONKI Girls Choir Alicja Szeluga - conductor Czesław Łynsza - piano Beata Polak - percussion Culture Centre ZAMEK Poznań, Poland, Sept.12, 2013 Concert after The choral workshops in Worcester /WIFYS/ Choreography of The song - Sanna Valvanne