molto cantabile was founded in 2003. The enthusiastic group of singers from Lucerne and its surroundings is lead by young conductor Andreas Felber. molto cantabile was soon recognised by the Swiss audience thanks to their success at various competition...  moremolto cantabile was founded in 2003. The enthusiastic group of singers from Lucerne and its surroundings is lead by young conductor Andreas Felber. molto cantabile was soon recognised by the Swiss audience thanks to their success at various competitions. In 2005 the ensemble won the audience award as well as the special award of the jury of the Swiss Choir Competition in Glarus, while in 2007 it was awarded the 1st place at the Valiant Forum for Young Orchestras and Choirs at the Murten Classic Summer Festival. In addition, molto cantabile has taken part in several renowned international Choir competitions where it has proved to belong to the leaders of the international Choir scene. In May 2004 the ensemble took part in the European Music Festival in Neerpelt, Belgium, where it was awarded 1st prize summa cum laude with 99/100 points. In October 2005 molto cantabile appeared at the Choir Festival in Tolosa, Spain, where it the came second in the category polyphony and fourth in folklore. In May 2008 ...    less

Svete Tihiy (Alexander Gretchaninov) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) "Hail, Gladsome Light" was sung in mid-April, 2011. This video was recorded in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall at Central Washington ...  moreSvete Tihiy (Alexander Gretchaninov) is sung by the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) "Hail, Gladsome Light" was sung in mid-April, 2011. This video was recorded in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall at Central Washington University, using 5 HD cameras. Other YouTube videos of the Choir include music by Claudio Monteverdi, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., Vijay Singh, Tomás Luis da Victoria, and Ola Gjeilo (in which the composer joins the Choir on Piano) Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 The rest of the videos can be found on CWU Music Department's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/CWUMusicdept Follow the Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir All CWU Chamber Choir videos found on YouTube are posted only after an agreement is reached or a contract is signed with the composer and/o...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some people really struggle when it comes to learning a song by ear. Often it’s singers who are used to using sheet music, but not always. &nb...

Widely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey P...  moreWidely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in 1997. Under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joshua Copeland, the ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with a core group of ten to twelve of the New York metropolitan area’s finest singers. In 2008, Antioch was awarded first-place honors in the highly prestigious Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain, establishing them among the top rank of professional Choirs in the world. In recent seasons, Antioch has been called “stellar,” “flawless,” “an exceptional group,” and “a spectacular example of what a classical Choir should sound like” by th...    less

The 2020 Olympics. The 74th Annual Tony Awards. The Cannes Film Festival. These major events have all been postponed due to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. However, your Choir rehearsal does not need to be a p...

Live recording of 'Angele Dei' by Susan LaBarr, at Nazareth House Chapel in Pretoria, South Africa. 15 June 2013

The Russian Chamber Choir with Anna Azernikova live from the Amstelkerk in Amsterdam during the Festival "Pearls of Odessa"

"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir...  more"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Percussion: Bradley Peterson. This indigenous community, often referred to as The Colorados, is located in the northern coastal region of Ecuador. In the face of modernization, music serves as a tool for this group to preserve their history, traditions, and culture. Tsáchilas music-making includes dance, philosophy, spirituality, cultural traditions, and community involvement with a strong connection to nature and respect for the land. By singing this piece, our ensemble is actively helping to protect and promote the Tsáchila community. A portion of the proceeds from our purchase of the score has been sent to the community to assist in the preservation of their culture. TRANSLATION Beautiful woma...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time there were two singers: Olga and Little Erik. They  did not like Choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Littl...