The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

Here is the video of the Spinnaker Chorus competing in the UK Sweet Adelines Barbershop Contest. What a fantastic venue to sing in , what a generous audience, what a sizzling pair of Songs, what gorgeous singers, sssSSSSSSMokin! These Women are looking...  moreHere is the video of the Spinnaker Chorus competing in the UK Sweet Adelines Barbershop Contest. What a fantastic venue to sing in , what a generous audience, what a sizzling pair of Songs, what gorgeous singers, sssSSSSSSMokin! These Women are looking pretty Fierce!  

YANTRA (Eugenia Georgieva, Yogeswaran Manickam, Jeremy Birchall) perfroming live at St Paul's Church - Covent Garden (Actor's Church) on 1 November 2012. The concert A Journey Through Timelessness presented Songs from YANTRA's forthcoming album and wa...  moreYANTRA (Eugenia Georgieva, Yogeswaran Manickam, Jeremy Birchall) perfroming live at St Paul's Church - Covent Garden (Actor's Church) on 1 November 2012. The concert A Journey Through Timelessness presented Songs from YANTRA's forthcoming album and was in aid of the Musicians' Benevolent Fund. YANTRA were featured artists on Late Junction on BBC Radio 3 in May 2009 and special guests on BBC Radio 3's The Choir with Aled Jones in October 2012. More information about YANTRA can be found at: www.myspace.com/yantraresonance  less

African-American choral music grew out of the oral tradition of spirituals that was created by African slaves.  These Songs, influenced by Christianity and rooted in African culture, expressed the hardship and hope of African slaves in the United Sta...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...

Ov'é, lass', il bel viso -- No. 1 from Madrigali: Six Fire Songs by Morten Lauridsen. Performed by the TUKS Camerata (University of Pretoria, South Africa), conducted by Walter Butt

Koro Seraphim performs Magdiwang, Magpuri! arranged by Jay-El Viteño during their 6th Anniversary Virtual Concert for a Cause last November 23, 2020 at the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Mansasa Dist., Tagbilaran City Conductor: Mari Aleli Antoni Music D...  moreKoro Seraphim performs Magdiwang, Magpuri! arranged by Jay-El Viteño during their 6th Anniversary Virtual Concert for a Cause last November 23, 2020 at the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Mansasa Dist., Tagbilaran City Conductor: Mari Aleli Antoni Music Director: Noel de la Rosa (2020) #KSaya #KSVirtualConcert #AdMajoremDeiGloriam  

Uniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plains...  moreUniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plainsong chants, airs, anthems, and more. In their variety and beauty, they lie at the heart of Albion's inspiration. Many of the Songs are hundreds of years old, but in Fraser Wilson's arrangements they are reclothed in lush contemporary colours. Working with up to twelve singers at a time, Albion performs mostly unaccompanied, allowing the purity of the human voice to sound across the centuries. The group is known for its fresh sound and vibrant energy, and for warm, wholehearted music-making.  less

The Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the City's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have neve...  moreThe Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the City's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have never found before, Do you know how much you tell In the meeting of our eyes, How ashamed I am, and sad To have pierced your poor disguise? Secrets rushing without sound Crying from your hiding places — Let me go, I cannot bear The sorrow of the passing faces. — People in the restless street, Can it be, oh can it be In the meeting of our eyes That you know as much of me?  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Lind...