In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five p...

In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five p...

Be sure to check out "Choosing Choral Repertoire" at http://choosingchoralrepertoire.blogspot.com/.  New pieces and old favorites will be recommended for middle school, high school, and university/community choirs. 

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. the inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

Thank you for visiting www.portaraensemble.com. Here is a compilation of a few pieces performed at our Winter 2010 Concert. Enjoy!

Bridgnorth Choral Society will be presenting a summer evening of song at this year's Summer Concert, consisting of mainly lighter music and several pieces new to the Society's repertoire including a performance of the beautiful ‘Pie Jesu’ from...

We are group of choral art passionates in different age. We have been performing music of different styles and epoques since 1998 including a'capella classical music, various instruments accompanimented pieces and oratory music with orchestra. We are taki...  moreWe are group of choral art passionates in different age. We have been performing music of different styles and epoques since 1998 including a'capella classical music, various instruments accompanimented pieces and oratory music with orchestra. We are taking part in various competitions and festivals across Europe.  

Tim will lead you through a day exploring some of the well known and lesser known pieces by the two classic composers, Felix Mendelssohn and Josef Rheinberger. Music will include Mendelssohn's 'Choruses from Elijah', 'Hymn of Praise' and the stu...

German choir Kammerchor Vocalisti won the Fleischmann Trophy at this years' Cork International Choral Festival. This is one of the pieces they performed for the closing gala concert in City Hall.

We are a vocal ensemble based in Perugia (Italy) and have been singing together since 2013. We enjoy singing a wide and varied repertoire of a cappella pieces. Please stay in touch with us by visiting our FB page: moreWe are a vocal ensemble based in Perugia (Italy) and have been singing together since 2013. We enjoy singing a wide and varied repertoire of a cappella pieces. Please stay in touch with us by visiting our FB page: ofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Vox-In-Fabula-1509783932653272/