Bucks County's Unique Male A Cappella Chorus

Formed in January, 2005, Cordus Mundi is comprised of members from around the greater Bucks County area. The contingent's charter members come from a variety of area singing groups including the Bucks County Choral Society, Vox Ama Deus, and the Bucks County Motet Singers.

Cordus Mundi's widely varied and entertaining repertoire spans several centuries and musical styles, ranging from Renaissance to Classic Rock, and includes compositions and arrangements by group members.

The Music of Morten Lauridsen at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Sunday, April 29, 2012: In a concert featuring the composer as accompanist, Cordus Mundi will appear with Central Bucks West H.S. music ensembles and Joseph Ohrt, conductor. Location: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral at 38th and Chestnut Streets. Stay tuned for more news.

Cordus Mundi brings its a cappella take on the classics to Ambler

May 19/20, 2010: "Bach. The Beatles. Billy Joel. Those who come out to Calvary United Methodist this Sunday will hear classics by all these big names but in a way they've never heard before."   Click Here to read the full story in PDF format. (Adobe Reader required)

Interview on WWFM

Cordus Mundi founder and co-director Rick Rosen was interviewed by Dave Osenberg of WWFM 89.1 for the Cadenza program to be broadcast on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 12:30 PM. If you missed the radio program, you can still listen to the interview from the WWFM Webcast Archive. (Windows Media Player format)

Bucks County Commissioners Honor Cordus Mundi

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners recently honored male a cappella group Cordus Mundi with a proclamation declaring Wednesday, May 20, 2009 to be "Cordus Mundi and Performing Arts Appreciation Day" throughout the county. Founded in Bucks County roughly five years ago, Cordus Mundi was honored by the Commissioners for their commitment to volunteerism and musical artistry. In being so honored, Cordus Mundi joins a distinguished group of talented Bucks County luminaries, including James Michener, Pearl S. Buck, and Oscar Hammerstein.

Pictured at the May Board of Commissioners meeting in Solebury are (l-r): David Fryling (Cordus Mundi), Commissioner James Cawley, Rick Rosen (Cordus Mundi), Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Commissioner Charles Martin, and Christopher Whitney (Cordus Mundi)

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Coverage of this event appeared in June 19 editions of the Newtown Gazette and the Lower Southampton Spirit (articles in PDF format)

Cordus Mundi joins other performing artists in Celebrating Our Live Musical Community, a fund-raising concert for WWFM at 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 7, 2009 in the Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial.

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Second Annual Festival of Voices features Cordus Mundi, Sweet Harmony and Chamber Arts Guild in individual and combined performances.

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Cordus Mundi is featured in the Summer Issue of Philadelphia Music Makers

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Within days of its launch, Cordus Mundi's web site was reviewed by the
Ducks Deluxe Award Committee and has earned the "Best in the World" Platinum, Gold, and Silver Ducky Awards For Music Related Web Site Excellence.

Cordus Mundi in 2008