http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/ All the latest choral CDs, DVDs, songbooks and development material is listed here. Copyright 2009 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:16 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.35 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Under the direction of Frank Albinder (formerly of Chanticleer) the Washington Men's Camerata has become one of the nation's foremost men's choirs. In this recording, they focus on classic glee club literature, a testament to the power of men’s... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/washington_mens_1.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/washington_mens_1.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:16 -0800 Co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall especially for Paul Hillier and Theatre of Voices, David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion was awarded the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Music. Setting Hans Christian Andersen's fable in the format of Bach's St Matthew... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/theater_of_voic_1.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/theater_of_voic_1.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:04 -0800 The beautiful and often erotic poetry of the Song of Songs found some of its most sumptuous settings in the motets of Palestrina, Lassus, Victoria and other Continental 16th-century masters. Sung here by Britain's "brightest new stars" of Renaissance... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/stile_antico_so.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/stile_antico_so.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:11:28 -0800 This DVD capture the exquisite sound of the American choral group Conspirare, as heard and seen on a nationally televised, one-hour concert airing nationally on PBS. Repertoire on the disc ranges from classical works by Lauridsen and Whitacre to... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/conspirare_a_co.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/conspirare_a_co.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:51:19 -0800 From the classroom to the concert stage, experience a high school choir's vocal transformation from beginning to advanced level. Step by step, through daily practice and using proven techniques this experienced educator transforms these young singers' singing into a... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/christine_bass.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/06/christine_bass.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:48:42 -0800 Delighting audiences in Seattle and around northwest Washington since 2006 with the beautiful sound of classically-trained women's voices singing a diverse repertoire of historic and contemporary music, the Mirinese Women's Choir brings us another excellent live recording of 18... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/05/mirinesse_sing.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/05/mirinesse_sing.html Thu, 07 May 2009 00:15:52 -0800 Of all the dynamic music programs (seven choirs, three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands and nearly 1,000 student musicians) that have flourished at Decorah, Iowa's Luther College, the very first, the flagship choral ensemble, is the 70-strong, mixed-voice... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/05/luther_college_1.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/05/luther_college_1.html Fri, 01 May 2009 00:08:44 -0800 One of the most enduring musical Christmas traditions, Northfield, Minnesota's St. Olaf College celebrated its 97th Annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival in December of 2008. This massive event features the St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Cantorei, Manitou Singers, St.... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/st_olaf_choir_m_1.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/st_olaf_choir_m_1.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:36:51 -0800 Alamire won the British Library contract to record the soundtrack for their 2009 exhibition celebrating 500 years since the coronation of Henry VIII. 'Henry's Music' includes a world premiere recording of the contents of MS Royal 11.e.xi (a royal... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/alamire_henrys.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/alamire_henrys.html Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:56 -0800 Steven Sametz has been called "one of America's most respected choral composers." His compositions have been heard throughout the world at the Tnaglewood, Ravinia, Salzburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Santa Fe music festivals. His in time of appears on the Grammy... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/princeton_singe.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/04/princeton_singe.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:37 -0800 The University of Mississippi Department of Music offers a unique opportunity to experience Eric Whitacre's music as he conducts the University of Mississippi Concert Singers, Men's Glee, Women's Glee, University Chorus, and Symphonic Band in cooperation with rehearsal conductors... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/old_miss_choirs.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/old_miss_choirs.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:04:49 -0800 Floating Upstream is the first studio recording of Canadian choral composer Stephen Hatfield's music in several years, and showcases much of the eclectic composer's newest and best work. It is also the first such CD ever made by a... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/hopewell_valley.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/hopewell_valley.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:51:42 -0800 British composer Geoffrey Burgon has managed to carve out a career as a composer without becoming pigeonholed into a particular genre or musical style. He is perhaps best known for his scores for Monty Python's Life of Brian, and... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/wells_cathedral.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/wells_cathedral.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:43 -0800 Henry Leck, Founder and Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and Director of Choral Activities at Butler University, has influenced thousands of young musicians and teachers through his dedication to choral excellence and the idea that children can... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/henry_leck_crea.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/henry_leck_crea.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:31 -0800 On this extraordinary DVD, master conductor Sandra Snow outlines a new paradigm for choral teaching and rehearsing within performance-based classes. Through emphasizing how to develop teaching strategies from the podium, Dr. Snow presents a systematic, pragmatic approach. The heart... http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/sandra_snow_cho.html http://www.singers.com/choral/newreleases/archive/2009/03/sandra_snow_cho.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:02:16 -0800