Jazzchor Freiburg www.jazzchorfreiburg.de Music, Words & Arrangement by Bertrand Gröger & Klaus Frech Vocal Percussion Julian Knörzer Recorded, mixed & mastered by Henrik Birk Aaboe Produced by Jens Johansen, Bertrand Gröger & Klaus Frech Animati...  moreJazzchor Freiburg www.jazzchorfreiburg.de Music, Words & Arrangement by Bertrand Gröger & Klaus Frech Vocal Percussion Julian Knörzer Recorded, mixed & mastered by Henrik Birk Aaboe Produced by Jens Johansen, Bertrand Gröger & Klaus Frech Animation: Moritz Flachsmann & Nina Christen This song is taken from the CD "A Cappella" (2012) CD and sheet music available at www.acappellazone.com © Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG _____________________________________ A CAPPELLA - Jazzchor Freiburg releases new CD Since it was founded two decades ago, Jazzchor Freiburg has always excited its audiences in Germany and abroad, convinced juries of international competitions, and gotten renowned soloists on board. Under the direction of its founder Bertrand Gröger, the choir remained so successful with the accompaniment of its band; the perfect balance between choir vocals and rhythm combo remains the trademark of Jazzchor Freiburg. But now, the renowned choir has produced its first purely a cappella CD. In 11...    less

Wake Up Call, by Zulfikar Nathoo -- Laudate Singers Information: Commissioned by Laudate Singers, Wake Up Call is a modern conceptual piece with conflicting themes of chaos and order. Moog synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Te...  moreWake Up Call, by Zulfikar Nathoo -- Laudate Singers Information: Commissioned by Laudate Singers, Wake Up Call is a modern conceptual piece with conflicting themes of chaos and order. Moog synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Tenor saxophone: Ross Taggart Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers http://www.laudatesingers.com Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  

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...

The LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote the gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and musicians, and popularise the African interpretations of gospel mu...  moreThe LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote the gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and musicians, and popularise the African interpretations of gospel music. The live repertoire on offer includes traditional and original songs from all regions in Africa in local languages and in English, but also incorporates interpretations of African–American classics. LONDON African GOSPEL CHOIR’s live shows range from 6 piece a cappella to a full blown 20 member band and choir. The dance choreography so much a part of the live show brings a unique and spectacular element to the performances. Shows are adaptable to festivals, theaters, concert halls, corporate events, street events, weddings and funerals. The choir can also provide backing singers and musicians for third party recordings and performances.  less

John Williams conducts the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and International Children's Choir in performing the 2002 Winter Olympic theme song "Call of the Champions" during the Cultural Olympiad concert, February 9, 2002. "Call of th...  moreJohn Williams conducts the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and International Children's Choir in performing the 2002 Winter Olympic theme song "Call of the Champions" during the Cultural Olympiad concert, February 9, 2002. "Call of the Champions" was composed by John Williams for the 2002 Olympic Games. Subscribe to our channel for more music like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/MormonTabChoir “Citius, Altius, Fortius!” That was the soaring sound that was heard during the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Those three Latin words, meaning “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” echoed throughout millions of homes as people around the world tuned in to watch those games. “Call of the Champions” was a spectacular collaboration that inspired hearts and lifted spirits of a nation still reeling from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed the national anthem at the opening ceremonies, which included a tribute using the flag that was flown at Ground Zero. ...    less

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Under the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.Africanyouthchoir.org) T...  moreUnder the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.Africanyouthchoir.org) This biennial project is organizing a technical course with cultural exchange during a Summer camp for two weeks in an African country. Then the choir is prepared to perform in major events in Africa, or to represent Africa in major festivals included in the global agenda of choral singing. The desire is to gather young singers from around Africa for integration through song, to enrich their cultural diversity, to to become messengers of peace on the continent and throughout the world, but also a model of multiculturalism. 40 singers from 10 African countries are selected after testing (16 to 26 years old) and work with an experienced conductor. Cultural association, non-profit, the African Youth Choir is an answer the needs of a cultural and artistic education...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in Now THAT’S what I Call singing! Volume 1 I shared some of my favourite songs from Europe: Corsica, Georgia, Russian orthodox, gypsy, th...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve suddenly realised I don’t know what to Call myself any more. I used to be a ‘choirmaster’ (a term I got from Gareth Malone and...

"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flo...  more"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. The familiar African American song, “Angels watching over me” is given cantus firmus treatment while a lilting African lullaby, "Abiyoyo" gently sways around it. The Bantu song, "Abiyoyo" is traditionally sung at bedtime as a song to entrance night time monsters into a dancing state; mother and father can then chase the monsters away so baby can safely sleep. Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo- yo-yo-yo-yo -yo-yo All night, all day, Angels watching over me, my Lord All night,all day, Angels watching over me  less