Text by Raymond Foss Seton Hall University Chamber Choir Dr. Jason C. Tramm, Conductor Recorded at the SOPAC (South Orange, NJ) May 6, 2019

Performance by the Mansfield University Concert Choir conducted by Peggy Dettwiler at the 2014 World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. They won a gold medal and third place in the Mixed Youth Choir Category.

► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-ehv4KOX9Mx56hG626lTGV2U During a Saturday night in June the first open-air concert took place on one of the most beautiful University campuses in Europe. The event had a picnic chara...  more► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-ehv4KOX9Mx56hG626lTGV2U During a Saturday night in June the first open-air concert took place on one of the most beautiful University campuses in Europe. The event had a picnic character and took place on June 16 in the evening in the courtyard with fountains in front of the Main Building of the Gdańsk University of Technology. The program includes works by Georg Friedrich Handel performed by the Baroque orchestra and academic choirs from Gdańsk and Kraków, as well as a fireworks show. The concert repertoire includes pieces by George Frideric Handel, such as the coronation anthem "Zadok the Priest" and "My Heart is Inditing", "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks" were performed. The music scene was set on the stairs in front of the Main Building. The musical side of the evening was made more attractive by the fireworks show, which accompanied the performance of the last part of "Music for the Royal Fireworks".  less

► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-ehv4KOX9Mx56hG626lTGV2U During a Saturday night in June the first open-air concert took place on one of the most beautiful University campuses in Europe. The event had a picnic chara...  more► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-ehv4KOX9Mx56hG626lTGV2U During a Saturday night in June the first open-air concert took place on one of the most beautiful University campuses in Europe. The event had a picnic character and took place on June 16 in the evening in the courtyard with fountains in front of the Main Building of the Gdańsk University of Technology. The program includes works by Georg Friedrich Handel performed by the Baroque orchestra and academic choirs from Gdańsk and Kraków, as well as a fireworks show. The concert repertoire includes pieces by George Frideric Handel, such as the coronation anthem "Zadok the Priest" and "My Heart is Inditing", "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks" were performed. The music scene was set on the stairs in front of the Main Building. The musical side of the evening was made more attractive by the fireworks show, which accompanied the performance of the last part of "Music for the Royal Fireworks".  less

Performance by the Mansfield University Concert Choir conducted by Peggy Dettwiler at the 2014 World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. They won a gold medal and third place in the Mixed Youth Choir Category.

Calling Singers from all choirs! The Really Big Chorus has a new Royal Albert Hall programme to share with keen choral Singers: a bumper Handel concert with nine of the best choruses (all included in Novello's 'Great Handel Choruses') and some of his best...

RSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the years, the choir has been led by many talented co...  moreRSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the years, the choir has been led by many talented conductors, e.g. Centis Kriķis, Kārlis Beinerts, Edvīns and Inga Dziļums, Ints Teterovskis, etc. Today the conductors of the choir are Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte; choir master is Roberts Hansons. The repertoire of the choir varies, as performances include all sorts of music from the time of renaissance to modern music or music written by contemporary artists, e.g. Paul McCartney's oratorio "Ecce Cor Meum" or Czech composer Petr Eben's music "De Circuito Aeterno". The choir has performed in many countries and it has received many awards and international recognition in international competitions. On average, the choir gives many concerts a year and performs in various Latvian towns, as well as the Cerem...    less

Lee University's Choral Union performs this beautiful piece of music at their Homecoming Music Festival under the direction of Dr. Cameron LaBarr, accompanied by MaryBeth Wickes on the piano.

Zulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English Aya ngena = They Come In, Aya phuma = They get out, Aya didizela = They're in a State of confusion, Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared. Peace we bring you why must evr...  moreZulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English Aya ngena = They Come In, Aya phuma = They get out, Aya didizela = They're in a State of confusion, Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared. Peace we bring you why must evr'ybody keep on fighting when hunger needs to be fought leave your guns now fight with ploughshares leave your guns now  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   What’s great about a group of Singers who meet regularly is that you can grow and develop together, improving skills and techniques week on wee...