Hailed as “a transcendent vocal powerhouse” (Provo Music Magazine), Sound of Ages, under the direction of Kameron Kavanaugh, celebrates the timeless power of the human voice through world-class ensemble singing and inventive storytelling.
“First Light, a daring collaboration between Kameron Kavanaugh and Andrew Maxfield, reimagines early Renaissance music through the lens of contemporary composition. Featuring the Salt Lake City-based choir, Sound of Ages, the album fuses early Renaissance with modern works creating a thought-provoking and meditative listening experience. The inclusion of an electric guitar as the modern stand-in for the lute and organ accompaniment effectively lifts these sacred masterpieces of the past and places them into a modern context. The studio production allows for a perfect balance between the Renaissance and modern improvisatory components, while preserving the utmost clarity and beauty of the voices of the Sound of Ages.”
Markdavin Obenza, Artistic Director - Byrd Ensemble, Radiance
New Release
Darkness Starts by Andrew Maxfield. Featuring Sam Handley on Guitar.
New Release
First Light
“Congratulations to Sound of Ages choir and bravely innovative Artistic Director Kameron Kavanaugh. In their new EP First Light, the group combines two seemingly incongruous elements—music of the Medieval/Renaissance period and…electric guitar. My initial skepticism proved short-lived. The combination of Sound of Ages’ A-team quartet of singers and Sam Handley’s sensitive “21st-century lute” complement one another quite nicely. Vocal clarity, stylist interpretations and sturdy intonation abound throughout the album. New works by composer Andrew Maxfield add to an enjoyable aural experience.”
Andrew Crane, Director of Choral Activities, Brigham Young University
Media
Poor Richard’s Madrigal by Andrew Maxfield
Cum audisset Johannes by Manuel Cardoso
Christ’s Love by Geoffrey Burgon
Exsultate Deo by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Early Music Monday
Once understood at even a surface level, early music has the power to transform how all music is heard and felt. Discussions and interviews about a wide range of topics within the choral art and how those principles can help conductors, singers, and audience members have a deeper appreciation for historical music. We aim to connect the fundamental elements of early music to the music of more contemporary times to illustrate the relevance early music still holds.
Guests include Owain Park, Carolann Buff, Peter Schubert, Eric Whitacre, Tony Silvestri, Nigel Short, Chris Gabbitas, and many more.
Episodes can also be found on wherever you get your podcasts.