Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns

Product Description Directed by David Dalton, Ronald Staheli, Mack Wilberg. Starring BYU MEN'S CHORUS. About the Actor The BYU Singers are a small, select choir of flexible singer-musicians. As one of the major touring ensembles of the university, the Singers have traveled throughout the United States;  twice to Russia; three times to Israel; to Australia and New Zealand; the countries of Western and Eastern Europe, including the Baltic States; and most recently to West Africa and Hawaii. First organized in 1984 by Ronald Staheli, the choir has attained the reputation of a captivating, versatile choir with an impressive range of repertoire and style.      The choir brings together approximately 40 multi-talented students from all areas of North America, representing a broad diversity of educational pursuits: science, engineering, humanities, languages, and of course, music. Audiences are moved not only by the variety and virtuosity of a Singers concert but by the warmth and full commitment of each performer as well. The BYU Concert Choir is comprised of 90 advanced singers who are committed to a challenging choral experience. This very select ensemble has acquired an outstanding reputation for its captivating performances of a wide variety of repertoire, taken from the great choral literature and encompassing many different styles and genres. Although the Concert Choir does not generally tour, a rigorous performance schedule both on and off campus requires substantial dedication and stamina. All programs, which usually contain pieces in several different languages, are performed from memory. The BYU Men's Chorus is the largest collegiate male choral organization in the USA and is known not only for its polished musical performances, but also for its engaging and entertaining performance style. Its repertoire is wide and varied, ranging from the traditional literature for male voices to powerful arrangements of hymns, folk songs and spirituals. The choir is one of BYU's most popular performing groups, regularly singing to sold-out concert halls both on and off campus. The BYU Women s Chorus is a large group of select, versatile singers who perform a diverse repertoire extending from medieval and renaissance works to masterpieces of our own time. Folk music and other varied genres are included in the choir's study and performances. The choir is wel