First Readings Project

First Readings Project The First Readings Project takes brand new works for vocal ensemble and workshops them with the assi

The First Readings Project is a professional chamber choir founded to assist composers in the development of new music for vocal ensemble.The group presents a series of public readings of new works and works-in-progress, and also offers its services for recordings and workshops to individuals and institutions.

We have done something new. Last month, we recorded our first instrumental-only session for composer Ian Rashkin, conduc...
06/10/2026

We have done something new. Last month, we recorded our first instrumental-only session for composer Ian Rashkin, conducted by Brian Dowdy. Two chamber works: Fantasy and Sinfonietta. Love to know what you think!

It was pretty fun. I expect we may be doing more or these, to serve a greater segment of the composing world.

The First Readings Project is a professional chamber choir founded to assist composers in the development of new work for vocal ensemble.

A bouquet of new choral blossoms to scent your morning: music by Denice Rippentrop, Richard Chandler, and Nolawi Araya. ...
05/19/2026

A bouquet of new choral blossoms to scent your morning: music by Denice Rippentrop, Richard Chandler, and Nolawi Araya. They are the top four on the SoundCloud tracklist, and there are plenty more to sample while you're there!

The First Readings Project is a professional chamber choir founded to assist composers in the development of new work for vocal ensemble.

Good morning, Internet!We present for you four more recordings of piping hot music for vocal ensemble from our friends S...
04/26/2026

Good morning, Internet!

We present for you four more recordings of piping hot music for vocal ensemble from our friends Steve J Sandberg, Denice Rippentrop, Richard J. Chandler, and Jonathan Östlund. Expressions of spring, devotion, blessings for brighter future, and a dreamy werewolf's longing for its pack.

The First Readings Project is a professional chamber choir founded to assist composers in the development of new work for vocal ensemble.

Here we go again: music for comfort, worship, and romance by Denice Rippentrop, Richard Chandler, and Jonathan Östlund. ...
04/03/2026

Here we go again: music for comfort, worship, and romance by Denice Rippentrop, Richard Chandler, and Jonathan Östlund. All available now for performance by your own choirs.

The First Readings Project is a professional chamber choir founded to assist composers in the development of new work for vocal ensemble.

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