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

--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal Love, For our greater...  more--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal Love, For our greater good You gave them to us; The bird, our brother, does not sow nor harvest; Though for him to be fed, oh Lord, You provide. A simple lily, a tiny flower, Surpasses the splendor of the great King Solomon. God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. Why must we worry of the things to come? Why so many concerns for our future? God of Providence, Master of the Universe, You give to your children more than is needed. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In our moments of joy and even in our pains, We implore You, oh Lord, God of Providence, You offer us always Your divine presence. Let us search joyfully for the Kingdom of God, For Love and Justice, for Good, for the Peace of the Lor...    less

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

A vibrant and dramatic choir based in the heart of Johannesburg led by the youth. We are a choir full of Love, style and a very positive attitude towards everything we do.

Find out more about the Harbour Capital Chorus Website: www.hcc.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarbourCapitalChorus Join us for a night of singing any time! We'd Love to see you. We meet on Monday nights from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at Onslow College,...  moreFind out more about the Harbour Capital Chorus Website: www.hcc.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarbourCapitalChorus Join us for a night of singing any time! We'd Love to see you. We meet on Monday nights from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at Onslow College, Burma Road Johnsonville, Wellington, NZ.  

[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...

The Graduate Choir NZ with Nicholas Sutctliffe (piano) perform "Te Aroha" by Te Puoho Katene (NZ, 1927-2010) on TVNZ's Praise Be. --- English translation: These precious gifts have been given to us Faith, hope and Love. You ask: "What is the grea...  moreThe Graduate Choir NZ with Nicholas Sutctliffe (piano) perform "Te Aroha" by Te Puoho Katene (NZ, 1927-2010) on TVNZ's Praise Be. --- English translation: These precious gifts have been given to us Faith, hope and Love. You ask: "What is the greatest of these?" Listen carefully to me - that you will always remember: It is Love, it is Love, it is Love. --- The Graduate Choir NZ Director of Music: Terence Maskell http://www.graduatechoir.co.nz http://www.facebook.com/TheGraduateChoirNZ http://www.twitter.com/GraduateChoirNZ --- Praise Be - http://tvnz.co.nz/praise-be --- Recorded 31 August 2011 at Pitt St Methodist Church, Auckland, New Zealand. http://www.methodistcentral.org.nz ---  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A concert is looming and there are a couple of Songs you don’t know that well.   Photo by _foam   You’ll need to put in s...