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Men's Chorus Release Free New Arrangement of “The Iron Rod"

December 09, 2013 12:00 AM
In conjunction with the previously released album Set Apart: Beloved Missionary Hymns, the BYU Men’s Chorus has released a new arrangement of the hymn “the Iron Rod.” This new release, arranged by Ronald Staheli, will be offered as a free MP3 download, in keeping with the album’s original intents of creating an album for missionaries and to promote missionary work. The release of the new track represents a continuance of the project’s commission to inspire missionary work. Each year a new song will be released. “The Iron Rod” was made available December 12, 2013 for download at SetApartAlbum.com along with the full Set Apart album. At the album’s original release on April 5, 2013, the album was comprised of 10 new arrangements of favorite hymns created specifically for the choir. Notable arrangers, including Matthew D. Nielsen, David Zabriskie, and Lane Johnson, generously forfeited licensing rights so the BYU Men’s Chorus could offer the hymns in this album for free.
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BYU Men's Chorus Featured on BYU Weekly

April 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Julianne Horsley reports on the BYU Men's Chorus recent launch of their new free SET APART: Beloved Missionary Hymns album.
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Sway with the BYU Men's Chorus

March 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Come see the BYU Men's Chorus in concert this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. The 180+ members of the Brigham Young University Men's Chorus comprise the largest collegiate male chorus in the United States. The Men's Chorus has captured the admiration of audiences throughout the western United States and beyond. Their popularity results from hours of dedicated rehearsal, a diverse repertoire, and a uniquely powerful and unified sound.
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BYU Singers-Singing in the Heart of the UK

January 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Trained to fill rooms and move audience members with their rich vocal blends, the BYU Singers are internationally recognized for their talent and professionalism. This spring they will travel to the United Kingdom to perform in the great concert halls, chapels, and cathedrals of England and Wales. This tour will be conductor Ronald Staheli’s third trip to the British Isles in the past three years, and he looks forward to the opportunity to follow up and strengthen relationships made during those visits. “The choir structure in Britain is very different from what we have in the United States,” said Staheli. “The professional choral world is much more active in Britain, and I look forward to making contacts with them and their choirs in order to create strong working relationships.” Influential composers, leading choral conductors, members of parliament, and government officials have been invited to attend the BYU Singers’ concerts throughout the tour. The choir will be touring with a special program, showcasing a variety of music that helped shape the United States of America. Beginning with pieces from the colonial era and ending with modern classical composers, the program will travel through the nation’s cultural history, highlighting the influences of Western European, folk, African-American, and gospel music. “Our goal is to bring a program with an inherent beauty to the eyes, ears, and hearts of our listeners,” said Staheli. “We want to inspire our audiences in such a way that they leave the concert and act on what they have heard, felt, and experienced.” The inspiring recital will travel throughout Southern England, providing rare opportunities for the Singers as they perform in concert halls at renowned educational institutes, including the University of Exeter, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge. At Cambridge a choral workshop is anticipated with one of the local college choirs, providing both choirs an opportunity to interact and sing together. While in Wales the group will hold a workshop with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where five of the college’s master’s-level choral conducting students will meet and work with the group. Later that evening the BYU Singers will hold a special one-night concert in the college’s new performance hall. Along with these programs, the BYU Singers will have many opportunities to experience the culture of England as they perform in some of the oldest and most historically important cathedrals in England. “The venues we will be singing in were built for these types of choral performances,” said Rex Barrington, tour manager. “I’ve had the chance to visit each of the locations personally, and they are all marvelous.” More than just the impressive size, structure, and detail that define these great halls and cathedrals, the sites provide an unsurpassable acoustic quality that brings each song to life. Near the end of the tour the Singers will have an opportunity to perform in St. Paul’s Cathedral, where royal weddings and funerals have been held. Ten times each year this venue invites an outside choir to perform in the cathedral; the BYU Singers were privileged to be the selected performance for the month of May. With no piano accompaniment, the Singers will present 30 minutes of carefully selected and prepared sacred music. The tour finale will be in St. John’s, Smith Square in London. Located in the heart of Westminster in the area of British Parliament, this is considered the venue for choirs in all of London. 'The venues are fantastic; the cities are historic,” said Staheli. “In almost every case the community, local charities, and BYU supportive organizations are coming together to work as a team. It’s an exciting combination that proves this tour isn’t just for BYU; it’s for the communities we visit.” Source: Performing Arts Management
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BYU Spring Chorale will host concert June 15

June 07, 2007 12:00 AM
by Aaron Searle Brigham Young University's University Chorale will present its spring concert, 'Evening Song at the Provo Tabernacle,' on Friday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Provo landmark. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend. The tabernacle is located at 100 S. University Avenue. The ensemble will begin the concert with “Awake, My Soul” by Thomas Tallis, “Come, With Cheerful Voices Sing” by Johann Sebastian Bach, “Praised Be the Lord” by George Frideric Handel, and “Laetatus Sum” by Johann Michael Haydn. The chorale will then move into “Now Glad of Heart” by K. Lee Scott, “Psalm 23” by Stephen Paulus and the traditional American hymn “Saints Bound for Heaven”arranged by Mack Wilberg. They will then perform “Don’t Wander, My Light” by Johannes Brahms and “Sure on this Shining Night” by Morten Lauridsen. The concert will close with the southern folk hymn “My Song in the Night” arranged by Daniel McDavitt. The chorale will be conducted by Daniel McDavitt, and accompanied by Eric Callison and Bradley Layton on the piano, and Brian Mathias and Yevgeniya Tyltina on the organ. For more information, contact Ken Crossley at (801) 422-9348. Source: BYU News
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BYU Men's, Women's Choruses plan joint concerts March 27-28

March 20, 2007 12:00 AM
by Brooke Eddington The Brigham Young University Men’s and Women’s Choruses will perform together at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27-28, in the de Jong Concert Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center. The Women’s Chorus will be conducted by Jean Applonie while Rosalind Hall will conduct the Men’s Chorus. Tickets are $9 or $6 with a BYU or student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-7664 or by visiting performances.byu.edu. The Women’s Chorus section is titled “Amazing Grace,” and will include sections titled “Consecration,” “Sacred Classics” and “To Be a Witness.” These sections feature songs such as “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy” and “Psalm 23.” The Men’s Chorus will offer to the audience selections including “O My Father,” two arrangements of “Ave Maria,” “Let Me Fly” and “Deep River.” The concert will conclude with a combined choir arrangement of “Amazing Grace.” For more information, contact Rosalind Hall at (801) 422-2272, or Jean Applonie at (801) 422-7495.
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BYU Singers, Concert Choir plan joint concerts Feb. 13 and 15

February 02, 2007 12:00 AM
by Brooke Eddington The Brigham Young University Singers and Concert Choir will perform a combined concert, to be conducted by Ronald Staheli and Rosalind Hall, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall on Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 13 and 15. Tickets are $9 or $6 with a BYU or student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-7664 or by visiting artix.byu.edu. The Singers' portion of the concert will include three sections, titled 'Invitations to the Savior,' 'Hop, Skip and Jump Around the World,' and a section containing three African-American spirituals. The Singers' selections will include music from South America, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and the Orient. The Concert Choir will also perform three sections, which list as 'Shakespearean Magic,' 'Songs of Farewell' and 'Feeling the Spirit.' These sections contain pieces such as 'Double, Double Toil and Trouble' and 'Jeremiah's Fire!' These groups are two of the most select of BYU vocal performance groups, well-known for their quality and versatile performances. For more information, contact Ron Staheli at (801) 422-3169. Source: BYU News
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