“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: 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 ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

www.lanovasingers.co.uk Live recording of Dorset Choir La Nova singers testing out the acoustics inside the Pantheon, at the National Trust's Stourhead Gardens in September 2013. Here they perform one of their favourite pieces, the Ave Maria by Camille Sa...  morewww.lanovasingers.co.uk Live recording of Dorset Choir La Nova singers testing out the acoustics inside the Pantheon, at the National Trust's Stourhead Gardens in September 2013. Here they perform one of their favourite pieces, the Ave Maria by Camille Saint-Saëns; under the gaze of the gods... Conducted by Michelle Nova.  

They say that anyone can learn to sing, but that doesn't mean everyone will be one of the "greats." The best singers are deemed such due to their musicality, their storytelling abilities, pure showmanship, and more. Every genre and every decade has a few ...

The Samiweng singers, the official SSAA Choir of the Ilocos Norte National High School was officially founded in 2001 by Robert Caluya. Two years after its founding, it was awarded 1st Prize at the 29th National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA...  moreThe Samiweng singers, the official SSAA Choir of the Ilocos Norte National High School was officially founded in 2001 by Robert Caluya. Two years after its founding, it was awarded 1st Prize at the 29th National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The group performed in various events such as Miss Earth Pageant in 2003 and 2004. The group was also one of the featured artists in the Samu’t-Saring Tinig V at the Cultural Center of the Philippines; in a concert at the Clamshell in Intramuros in February 2003; and in the International Youth Music Festival sponsored by NAMCYA held at the CCP in December 2003. In 2004, the Choir released its debut CD featuring Ilocano favourites and winning competition pieces. In 2005, the Choir was handed over to its new conductor, Sherberk Cabrales. Under Sherberk’s directorship, the Choir was adjudicated by internationally acclaimed jurors as Silver A certificate during the 1st CCP National Choral Competition last August of 2...    less

Performance with Lily String Quartet at Scarboro United Church, February 27, 2011.

Endora is a Chamber Choir founded in september 2010. Endora is the Hebrew word for fountain. A fountain wher in this case the musical joy starts to spray it's joyful notes. The love for music and the willingness to reach a good Choir sound is the start...  moreEndora is a Chamber Choir founded in september 2010. Endora is the Hebrew word for fountain. A fountain wher in this case the musical joy starts to spray it's joyful notes. The love for music and the willingness to reach a good Choir sound is the starting point of this ambitious group of amateur singers. The Choir members originate from different kind of choral background (close harmony, church Choir and oratorium Choir). Endora consists of 8 sopranos, 8 altos, 5 tenors and 5 basses.  

"Lollipop" by Julius Dixon and Beverly Ross, arr. Deke Sharon. Recorded live on Friday, March 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers and Men's Auxiliary ensembles of the Gir...  more"Lollipop" by Julius Dixon and Beverly Ross, arr. Deke Sharon. Recorded live on Friday, March 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers and Men's Auxiliary ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

The Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the ...  moreThe Mansfield University Concert Choir is a highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the university through an audition process. The group has achieved an impressive reputation of excellence, having been chosen each of the last twenty years to perform at conventions or festivals around the country: the Pennsylvania Music Educators State Conference; the Eastern Division Music Educators National Conference; the Music Educators National Convention; the American Choral Directors Association Pennsylvania State Conference, and the ACDA Eastern Division Convention. The Choir is renowned on the international stage as well, representing the US at competitions and festivals around the world. The singers are frequently praised for the emotional spectrum in their performances, their diverse vocal color, and their varied repertoire. Check out my personal web...    less

The St Peter's singers of Leeds and St Peter's Chamber Orchestra, with Alan Horsey (harpsichord) and David Houlder (organ continuo), directed by Dr Simon Lindley, perform the final chorus of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterwork St John Passion (BWV 245) at...  moreThe St Peter's singers of Leeds and St Peter's Chamber Orchestra, with Alan Horsey (harpsichord) and David Houlder (organ continuo), directed by Dr Simon Lindley, perform the final chorus of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterwork St John Passion (BWV 245) at Leeds Town Hall on Monday 18th February 2013 as part of the Leeds International Concert Season. More information about St Peter's singers, including details of forthcoming events, can be found on our website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk, our Facebook group page 'St Peter's singers of Leeds' and on Twitter (@SPSLeeds).  less

University of Utah Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Barlow Bradford performing "Northern Lights" on their 2013 Spring Concert in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.