The Conversion of Saul by Dr. Z. Randall Stroope. Live performance by The Saint Louis University Glee Club conducted by Mrs. Normita 'Bing' Rio - Pablico, National Music Competitions for Young Artists 2009, College Choir Category at the Cultural Center of...  moreThe Conversion of Saul by Dr. Z. Randall Stroope. Live performance by The Saint Louis University Glee Club conducted by Mrs. Normita 'Bing' Rio - Pablico, National Music Competitions for Young Artists 2009, College Choir Category at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The group bagged the second prize. First prize: University of Mindanao Choir.  

Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. The organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organist...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a Choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of singers in any ci...

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2012

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2013

Conductor: Avip Priatna ---------------------------------------------------------- Recorded at St.Andrew Catholic Church, New York City. "Eastern Exposure"

Ave maria Cantabile Chamber Singers concert november 2010 N. Dett composer Music Gallery Toronto

Harry - Howe arr. Thorn Meredith Performed by the Abbeydale Singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk for more details.

The 07-08 MEHS Chamber Singers perform Kentaro Sato's "Ave Maria." This piece was written by Sato for the group who commissioned the song at the 2008 Golden State Choral Competition where they placed 3rd. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/mehsChoirs

Addison Singers 4th of July Choral Extravaganza!   St. Andrew’s Church, Greyhound Rd., W14 9SA, Sat 4th July @ 7.30pm Free street parking   A sizzling mix of jazz, classical, gospel, and Broadway sung by three fantastic choi...