"Still I Rise" by Rosephanye Powell. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanis...  more"Still I Rise" by Rosephanye Powell. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Note from the composer: "Still I Rise" was inspired by the poem of the same name by poet laureate Maya Angelou. It is a women's anthem, saluting the strength to persevere through life's difficulties–low self-esteem, physical and emotional abuse, prejudice, abandonment, and the like. In summary, though a woman's life or past may be filled with tears and heartaches, with each day that she finds herself still living, she finds that she has grown stronger and risen a little higher because her circumstances have not overcome her. Thus, every new day can be one of hope and joy because regardless of the past, today, "still I rise"! Though I have been wounded, aching heart full of pain. Still I rise, yes, still I rise. Jus' like a budding rose, my...    less

Haydn: Sing the Lord, ye voices all. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by TMC Associate Conductor Matthew Otto. James Bourne, piano. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park...  moreHaydn: Sing the Lord, ye voices all. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by TMC Associate Conductor Matthew Otto. James Bourne, piano. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded the TMC's 2013 Choral Conductors' Symposium led by Noel Edison. Webcast produced by Inline Digital.  

"A Sad Song" by Randall Thompson, from the song cycle "Rosemary". Text by Stephen Vincent Benét. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of S...  more"A Sad Song" by Randall Thompson, from the song cycle "Rosemary". Text by Stephen Vincent Benét. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Rosemary, Rosemary, There's a Pig in your garden, With silk bristles frizzy And tushes of snow! But Rosemary was cautious, She said, "Beg your pardon! I'm really too busy To look down below." Rosemary, Rosemary, There's a Bird in your kitchen! His voice is gold water, He says, "Pretty Poll!" But Rosemary heard nothing, Putting stitch after stitch in The dress of a daughter, Her thirty-sixth doll. Rosemary, Rosemary, A silver-ringed Rabbit! He bridles and gentles And wants you astride! "I prefer," said Rosemary, "To ride a Good Habit." She went buying black lentils- She did till she died.  less

SIm Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of ancient music with traditional, flourish...  moreSIm Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of ancient music with traditional, flourished Hazzanut, all laid upon a contemporary foundation. Azi Schwartz, Cantor RIAS Kammerchor Berlin Colin Fowler, Music Director Justin Doyle, Conductor Recording Producer: Florian B. Schmidt Video Editing: Tami Shaham lyrics Grant peace to the world, goodness and blessing, Grace, love, and compassion for us and for all the people Israel. Bless us, our creator, united as one, with Your presence; by that light, Adonai our God, You have given us a guide to life, the love of kindness, generosity, blessing, compassion, life and peace. May it please You to bless Your people Israel at every season and at all tImes with Your gift of peace. Blessed are You, Adonai, who blessed Your people Israel with Peace.  less

"Shaker Suite" arr. Nina Gilbert. Traditional Shaker spirituals. Recorded live on June 4, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis ...  more"Shaker Suite" arr. Nina Gilbert. Traditional Shaker spirituals. Recorded live on June 4, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. 1. Oh, the Beautiful Treasure 2. We Will Walk with Mother and Mourn 3. Hop Up and Jump Up.  

The Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa known in Welsh as Côr Meibion Cymru de Affrig, consists of amateur choristers led by an accomplished and professional music team of Musical Directors and Accompanists. We pride ourselves on offering a quality and...  moreThe Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa known in Welsh as Côr Meibion Cymru de Affrig, consists of amateur choristers led by an accomplished and professional music team of Musical Directors and Accompanists. We pride ourselves on offering a quality and entertaining cross-section of songs including a number of songs in the Welsh choral tradition. Please please go to our Facebook from the website link above and click JOIN GROUP on our page to follow us with activities and upcoming concerts.  

2 June 2012 The Commonwealth Foundation is curating the Commonwealth Stage at the Jubilee Family Festival, celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on 2-3 June 2012 at Hyde Park in London, UK. Performances during the two-day event will r...  more2 June 2012 The Commonwealth Foundation is curating the Commonwealth Stage at the Jubilee Family Festival, celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on 2-3 June 2012 at Hyde Park in London, UK. Performances during the two-day event will represent Africa, Asia, Caribbean and the Pacific under the Commonwealth Theme for 2012: Connecting Cultures. Celebrating the Queen's 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth, these performances offer a glImpse of the rich cultures and creativity the Commonwealth has to offer.  less

Maurice Duruflé: Kyrie from the Requiem. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by Noel Edison. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded t...  moreMaurice Duruflé: Kyrie from the Requiem. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by Noel Edison. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded the TMC's 2013 Choral Conductors' Symposium led by Noel Edison. Webcast produced by Inline Digital.  

"Steam Engines" by Moira Smiley and VOCO. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.

"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South ...  more"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. About the composer: Valerie Long's academic background includes undergraduate degrees in music and music education from Memorial University in Newfoundland. She received her Master's of Music in Choral Music Education and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2008, Valerie was awarded Music Educator of the Year, from the Music Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2010, she received the Founder's Award for achievement in the arts from Holy Heart of Mary High School. In 2012, Valerie received the Torch Bearer's Award from World Harmony Run, a global initiative recognizing her commitment to the Importance of bringing harmony i...    less