Category Archives: choral

Te Piringa–Choral

Te piringa Waiata tira at the national secondary schools kapahaka competition in wellington 2008. Its mean so keep watching… ~~~DONT READ giving vid search JUICE~~~ kapa haka kapahaka tepiringa te piringa waiata haka ka pai te kai freyberg high school … Continue reading

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Will joining a choral help with my vocals?

I want to improve my voice, and I think joining a choral will help me, will it? I did and it helped me, the more practice the better It’s fun too!

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Why does choral music exclude the middle voice for women and men?

I read somewhere that this is the convention, but it did not explain why. I’m pretty sure I’m a baritone. I was initially placed with the tenors, when it turns out I’m better at bass. Nevertheless there are times when … Continue reading

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Bogoroditse Devo / Melbourne University Choral Society MUCS

Melbourne University Choral Society presentation of Bogoroditse Devo – Rachmaninov – in conjunction with the Harvard Radcliffe Colegium Musicum. Saint Patricks Cathedral – Melbourne 23rd June 2007 Duration : 0:3:4

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Anyone know where to find Choral music for "Because" by the Beatles?

I’ve tried searching the internet and sheet music websites, but can’t seem to find it. Holy crap that is like the best song ever…unfortunately, i have no clue where you could find the music. Try Sam Ash or some other … Continue reading

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A Choral Menagerie

An original composition for a cappella SATB choir by Ian Maurer of Brisbane, Australia. Not all choral music is serious. “A Choral Menagerie” pokes a little fun at each section of the SATB choir. Loud and amorous basses, air-head sopranos, … Continue reading

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Where can I find non-religious African choral arrangements?

I lead a community choir that does World Music. In particular, I’m interested in secular African choral arrangements. I love Pygmy music and am not as wild about South African music, most of which sounds too Western for my ear. … Continue reading

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What does an Assistant Choral Director do?

I would like to know the following; * The responsibilities of this role * What Qualities Are needed For the job (excluding qualifications) * and anything else nesscesery. Thank you An assistant choral director will: Lead the vocal warm ups … Continue reading

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In choral music, can you put the dynamics on top if they’re getting in the way of the lyrics?

I thought there was a rule that the dynamics were always on the bottom, but i’m trying to write lyrics for a choral arrangement and they’re getting in the way. Would I get marked down (it’s a year 12 assignment!) … Continue reading

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Beethoven – Choral Fantasy (Part 2)

Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, op. 80, by Ludwing van Beethoven. Daniel Baremboim at piano and directing the Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutschen Staatsopern Chorus. 1995. Duration : 0:10:0

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Someone said that it’s really strange that Beethoven wrote a choral passage in the final movement of his 9th..?

I don’t find it that weird. Ok, symphonies were generally instrumental works on a large scale, but why would this choral passage degrade the symphony in any way? Maybe he wrote it because he wanted to make those of us … Continue reading

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What are some good up beat pop and/or r&b songs for choral groups? (Specifically female group)?

I need some suggestions for a school’s annual spring concert. Maybe something recent, but all suggestions are welcome. Keep in mind that it’s a high school so nothing really juvenile and should be inspirational in a way. Maybe you can … Continue reading

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CARMEN BIZET Choral Extract Berlin Abbado

Gala 1997 Duration : 0:3:53

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how do I start a choral group in a low-income retirement complex?

I’m a retired teacher; I love to sing and so do many of the elderly who live here. I’ve tried everything I could think of to find and hire a part-time choral/choir instructor to help us develop some harmony and … Continue reading

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George Frideric Handel – Thine be the Glory (choral)

Originally a part of the oratorio Judas Maccabaeus as “See here the conqu’ring hero comes”. Music adapted in 1884 by Edmond Budry for the well known hymn. Duration : 0:3:7

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