Saturday, November 22, 2008

Americas Choral Journey Video #3




This video is almost twice as long as the other two, but it covers 3 legends; Charles Hirt (USC), Warner Imig (UCB) and Robert Fountain (UW-Madison).

There are two songs featured on this video; April is in my mistress' face, and O Magnum Mysterium both performed by the Cambridge Singers.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Americas Choral Journey Video #2





John Finley Williamson and the beginning of The Westminster Choir College. How they brought Choral/Symphonic Music to the public and gained a worldwide reputation.

The video does include an excerpt from the German Requiem by Brahms.

Please comment if you like it. Thank you

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Americas Choral Journey Video #1




To make a mark where the beginning started for Americans Choral Traditions and styles, we begin with F.Melius Christiansen and the St Olaf Choir.

Hope you enjoy, and please comment.

THIS VIDEO INCLUDES SOUND

My New Series of Posts

I am starting a Series of Posts called "Americas Choral Journey" which timelines the big events in the forming of today's choral traditions and education. It follows from 1900 to today. Covering 15 Video's averaging 5 mins each. ALL VIDEOS WILL HAVE SOUND INCLUDED.

I will cover several topics within these videos, but to not give any of that information now, will leave you suspense and curiousity. So please return as my new videos shall be every week or every couple of weeks.

Its a long series, so I do hope that you continue to watch them. The choral history of this country I believe has great value to present day conductors.

Its a map of where we've been and could help lead us to where we can go, while still keeping our core traditions.

Hope you enjoy and have many comments.