Beginnings. . . The New Vocal Collective

Track Listings
1. Introit and Kyrie    
2. Offertory - Hans Stafford, Baritone    
3. Sanctus - Howard Hill, Violin Solo    
4. Pie Jesu - Cara Virostko, Soprano    
5. Agnus Dei    
6. Libera Me - Hans Stafford, Baritone    
7. In Paradisum    
8. Ubi Caritas - René Clausen    
9. A Jubilant Song - Norman Dello Joio    
10. Water Night - Eric Whitacre    
11. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Arr. Gene Puerling - Ed. Phil Mattson    
12. Little Potato - Malcolm Dalglish - arr. Carol Barnett    
13. Pilgrim's Hymn - Michael Dennis Browne/Stephen Paulus    
14. You Must Come In Through The Door- Wallace Cheatham    
15. Make Our Garden Grow - Richard Wilbur/Leonard Bernstein - arr. Robert Page    
16. Christmastime Is Here - Lee Mendelson/Vince Guaraldi - arr. Kirk Young    

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Michael Martin is originally from Lewiston, Maine. He completed his Bachelor of Music Education Degree at the University of Maine in 1986 and returned to complete his Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting in 1990.

Mr. Martin received national attention with his barbershop quartet The Management by touring New England schools in support of music programs. This began a national trend by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA) to promote youth outreach and involvement in music. For this work, he received a national education service award sponsored by MENC and SPEBSQSA in 1995.

His quartet is among the Top 50 quartets in the world and he has performed extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 1996, he received distinction as the recipient of “Choral Director of the Year” from the Maine Chapter of ACDA, an award that he shares with his quartet. His ensembles have distinguished themselves with regional and national awards. He has been the recipient of individual teacher awards throughout his career and is becoming a sought after clinician for vocal techniques and inspiration/motivational coaching for students in music.

Currently, he is employed by the Marblehead School District, Marblehead, MA and is also the conductor of The Portland Downeaster’s Barbershop Chorus.

Album Description
The New Vocal Collective has just released its first full length Compact Disc. The debut album, entitled simply "Beginnings..." is highlighted by the Faurè Requiem and features single works by Renè Clausen, Norman Dello Joio, Eric Whitacre, and many more 20th Century composers. The New Vocal Collective is currently a choir of 22 voices. Our goal is to become a professional world class ensemble that is focused on the exploration of 20th Century choral art form. The demographic is not limited to the Mount Washington Valley, NH, area as we have a membership that stretches from Sandwich, NH to Bridgton and Saco, ME. For more information, see our web site at newvocalcollective.org

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Beginnings. . . The New Vocal Collective
Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
  • Brownvcljazz is vindictive
  • A mediocre amateur vocal group
  • A mediocre amateur vocal group
 Beginnings. . . The New Vocal Collective

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005TS69
Release Date: 2001-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Introit and Kyrie
  2. Offertory - Hans Stafford, Baritone
  3. Sanctus - Howard Hill, Violin Solo
  4. Pie Jesu - Cara Virostko, Soprano
  5. Agnus Dei
  6. Libera Me - Hans Stafford, Baritone
  7. In Paradisum
  8. Ubi Caritas - Renlausen
  9. A Jubilant Song - Norman Dello Joio
  10. Water Night - Eric Whitacre
  11. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Arr. Gene Puerling - Ed. Phil Mattson
  12. Little Potato - Malcolm Dalglish - arr. Carol Barnett
  13. Pilgrim's Hymn - Michael Dennis Browne/Stephen Paulus
  14. You Must Come In Through The Door- Wallace Cheatham
  15. Make Our Garden Grow - Richard Wilbur/Leonard Bernstein - arr. Robert Page
  16. Christmastime Is Here - Lee Mendelson/Vince Guaraldi - arr. Kirk Young

Album Description

The New Vocal Collective has just released its first full length Compact Disc. The debut album, entitled simply "Beginnings..." is highlighted by the Faurè Requiem and features single works by Renè Clausen, Norman Dello Joio, Eric Whitacre, and many more 20th Century composers. The New Vocal Collective is currently a choir of 22 voices. Our goal is to become a professional world class ensemble that is focused on the exploration of 20th Century choral art form. The demographic is not limited to the Mount Washington Valley, NH, area as we have a membership that stretches from Sandwich, NH to Bridgton and Saco, ME. For more information, see our web site at newvocalcollective.org

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Brownvcljazz is vindictive.......2005-06-18

The only reason for writing such a caustic review is because of some personal connection to this group (the reviewer in question only wrote 1 review submitted twice - not a person who comments on much of the professed music about which they know so much). Certainly, this is an amateur group which shouldn't preclude them from having their "Beginnings..." begin somewhere. The second year of this particular group produced recordings that were quite splendid, but were never pressed for sale. The ensmeble is still performing today, although with not the same professional aspirations as before.

Yes, the album is amateur. You will not find sparkling renditions here and the orchestra is certainly make shift. However, you will find some diamonds in the rough. Certainly, a good effort from a group with lots of potential. Brownvcljazz needs to lighten up. I was connected to some of the performers in this effort and I applaud this effort to try and create something special in an area of New England where efforts like this are rarely seen.

1 out of 5 stars A mediocre amateur vocal group.......2002-08-01

Speaking from my wide exposure to many top-quality professional vocal groups, the "New Vocal Collective" is composed of obviously amateur singers lacking good vocal technique directed with mediocrity. The actual pieces performed include some of my most favorite vocal arrangements and compositions (the reason for my purchase of the CD). Unfortunately, the renditions on the CD don't exhibit the brilliance, beauty and originality inherent in the scores.

If you're going to support an amateur vocal ensemble with the purchase of a CD, or if you're just looking for great singing, there are dozens of top-quality groups out there that are much more deserving of your monetary support.

1 out of 5 stars A mediocre amateur vocal group.......2002-08-01

Speaking from a wide exposure to many top-quality professional vocal groups, the "New Vocal Collective" is composed of obviously amateur singers lacking good vocal technique directed with mediocrity. The actual pieces performed include some of my most favorite vocal arrangements and compositions (the reason for my purchase of the CD). Unfortunately, the renditions on the CD don't exhibit the brilliance, beauty and originality inherent in the scores.

If you're going to support an amateur vocal ensemble with the purchase of a CD, or if you're just looking for great singing, there are dozens of top-quality groups out there that are much more deserving of your monetary support.

Track Listings:

  1. Blissful Bhajans Of Meera
  2. Brahms:4 Symphonien U.A.
  3. Brahms, Bach and Beethoven
  4. Brahms: String Quintets Nos. 1 and 2
  5. Bridge: Spring Song / Sonata / Mélodie / Scherzo / Britten: Cello Sonata in C, Op. 65
  6. Bruckner: 9 Symphonien
  7. Bryn Terfel Sings Favorites [Hybrid SACD] [SACD]
  8. Carissimi: Mass for Three Voices / Six Motets
  9. Cello Concerto Op 66/Cello Sonatas 1 & 2
  10. Chansons d' Amour - The Gerard Edery Ensemble

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