CONCERT: Women Singing Women LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: February 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks LISTEN (Melissa Dunphy) [2019 Resonance Ensemble Commission] Texts adapted from testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, by Anita F....  moreCONCERT: Women Singing Women LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: February 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks LISTEN (Melissa Dunphy) [2019 Resonance Ensemble Commission] Texts adapted from testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, by Anita F. Hill and Christine Blasey Ford Katherine FitzGibbon, conductor The composer writes: Writing LISTEN was an emotional process. The first hurdle was deciding which excerpts from the testimonies of Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford to set, which meant reading and listening and living inside these women’s harrowing stories for an extended period. And like most women, the most discomfiting aspect of listening to their testimony is the recognition. When I first heard about Ford’s experience, I was disturbed by its similarity to an incident that happened to me. I went to an all-girls private school, and we sometimes partnered with an all-boys private school for musicals. One night when I was 15, after a performance, while we were still on stage, one of the boy...    less

For close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passi...  moreFor close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passion for choral music and the vision of our Artistic Director, Elizabeth MacIsaac. We celebrate the beauty and resilience of women’s vocal traditions through the ages and seek to share this art form through joyful, soulful, and life-enhancing performances that gladden the heart, lift the spirit, and expand the mind. Ensemble Laude began in 1998 with a group of 12 singers focused solely on medieval music. It has since expanded into a vibrant community choir of over 50 vocalists. Today, our concerts offer an eclectic repertoire, mostly unaccompanied, encompassing early music, sacred and secular works, and folk and world music. We are committed to expanding choral repertoire for women’s voices and regularly commission new Canadian works that preserve and revitaliz...    less

This work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instru...  moreThis work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instrumental Ensembles involved in the concert program.  

The video recorded Plaisir Ensemble amazing musical journey in Hoi An, Vietnam

The Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have neve...  moreThe Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have never found before, Do you know how much you tell In the meeting of our eyes, How ashamed I am, and sad To have pierced your poor disguise? Secrets rushing without sound Crying from your hiding places — Let me go, I cannot bear The sorrow of the passing faces. — People in the restless street, Can it be, oh can it be In the meeting of our eyes That you know as much of me?  less

Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an Ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor.  We want music that stimulates growth within the Ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience me...

FANA Vocal Ensemble Norderhov Kirke SDA Church Årsmøte 2016 Østfold Distrikt Norge

Kitka women's vocal Ensemble 2/17/11 Oakland, California St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marikela Jashis kalo from Guria province, Republic of Georgia (arranged by Tamar Buadze, director of Tutarchela women's Ensemble) This song features a Georgi...  moreKitka women's vocal Ensemble 2/17/11 Oakland, California St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marikela Jashis kalo from Guria province, Republic of Georgia (arranged by Tamar Buadze, director of Tutarchela women's Ensemble) This song features a Georgian yodeling style called krimanchuli. Corinne is playing a chonguri, a traditional Georgian instrument. "Woman, Marikela Jashi! You are so beautiful! I will gather rose and violet for you, my Marta tsitsunia. If you were not in this world, I would not be born. Girl, dressed in red, when you go and get married, what will I do? Now I need your comfort. Smile and make me glad! Marikela Jashi, woman! You are so beautiful!"  less

Laudate Renaissance Ensemble at Zagreb Singing Choirs Competition 2012, winning first place in Vocal Ensembles Category http://www.laudate.hr http://www.facebook.com/laudatezg