Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of Central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all per...  moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of Central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all periods and most styles. Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the Choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013. Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003. Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range...    less

The Prime Note Ensemble has established itself as the first Filipino a cappella Choir from Saudi Arabia, founded by Medard U. Obida in October 2001. Members enjoy the opportunity to rehearse & perform under the professional tutelage of its Choirmaster...  moreThe Prime Note Ensemble has established itself as the first Filipino a cappella Choir from Saudi Arabia, founded by Medard U. Obida in October 2001. Members enjoy the opportunity to rehearse & perform under the professional tutelage of its Choirmaster and resident arranger Novem G. Cabios. The Choir has already competed in two World Choir Games, one in China in 2006 and the other in Austria in 208, where it won bronze & silver medals in the male chamber Choir category. The group has traveled to Nancy, France on invitation, in one of France’s major choral festival, the 14th Festival International Chant de Choral held in May 2007. On tour in Europe, the Choir performed to much acclaim in France, Belgium and Austria. Prime Note participated in the 2nd California Choral Festival & Competition in June 2009 in San Luis Obispo and continues to have a series of performances in and around Southern California, which the group now calls home.  less

Music and Symphony in the College of Engineering and Architecture Advisers: Engr. Erwin Posadas Engr. Corazon Ocampo Engr. Marc Ramde Gonzales Architect Lasaga (pioneer batch) Engr. Des Binwag (after CEA-PAS) Conductors: Mary Raqu...  moreMusic and Symphony in the College of Engineering and Architecture Advisers: Engr. Erwin Posadas Engr. Corazon Ocampo Engr. Marc Ramde Gonzales Architect Lasaga (pioneer batch) Engr. Des Binwag (after CEA-PAS) Conductors: Mary Raquel Flora May Estioco Armando Villoria Alvin Dennis Dumasing Trainors and Consultants: Mr. Robert "BOBBY" Quintin Ms. Maria Theresa Villena Atty. Erik Donn Ignacio updates coming soon..  

Abendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Ta...  moreAbendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Tag hat sich geneiget, -Lukas 24:29 Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent Luke 24: 29 ABOUT THE WORK: Abendlied Composer Josef Rheinberger has crafted a beautiful setting of the text, with the six voice parts alternating roles between homophonic and contrapuntal writing. ABOUT THE Choir: Since 2009, the CWU Chamber Choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the Choir since 2006. As of Fall, 2016; there are 26 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording sessions over a 5 year period. On most of them, he is at the Piano. His...    less

Absolutely Everybody Loves Broadway Friday October 9th at 8pm  Join award winning conductor and singer Jonathon Welch AM in the School of Hard Knocks first spectacular concert in Brisbane, featuring Australian Music Theatre and Opera legends Judi ...

School of Hard Knocks Institute presents Spectacular Christmas Spectacular! Proceeds go to support the School of Hard Knocks Institute arts, cultural and wellbeing programs   Book now for the best Christmas concert in town! Melbouren To...

Spiritus Domini, performed at the 66th International Choral Competition "Polifonico" Arezzo, Italy by Marymount secondary School Choir, Hong Kong (China) conducted by Jane Lau. Score published by Astrum Music Publications - www.astrum.si

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I often get asked this, along with “How can I sing High without hurting myself?” photo by Allisonnik There is no quick fix, but here are some ...

"Pete, Pete" West African folk song, arr. Rosephanye Powell. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic D...  more"Pete, Pete" West African folk song, arr. Rosephanye Powell. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Jorge Valls, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. This popular children's folk song from Ghana is sung traditionally as a call and response. It is an Akan playground song. "Pete" (which means "vulture") is a nickname for children. It is a reference to a child's great appetite. Vulture, vulture, your mother is calling you. What does she want me to do? She said the meal is ready.   less

Spectra Musica is a chamber Choir based in Wincanton, Somerset which performs throughout the South West of England. At its heart is a repertoire which spans six centuries and embraces all styles of music. Musical Director Peter Leech is planning an exciti...  moreSpectra Musica is a chamber Choir based in Wincanton, Somerset which performs throughout the South West of England. At its heart is a repertoire which spans six centuries and embraces all styles of music. Musical Director Peter Leech is planning an exciting concert next July to celebrate the group's tenth anniversary. Every concert features music from every aspect of Spectra Musica’s repertoire. The Choir’s next performances are on Saturday 5th December 2015 American Museum Bath Saturday 20th February 2016 – Come and Sing Day. Venue: Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Saturday 2nd April 2016 North Cadbury Church Saturday 2nd July 2016 10th Anniversary Concert Catholic Church Wincanton Photographs by John Downing.  less