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Hofstra Chamber Choir
The Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural Choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the ... moreThe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural Choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential.
From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality Choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ... less
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ChorSymphonica
Based in Rockville, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC, we are a professional Choral-orchestral ensemble supported by grants from The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Additional support comes from private foundations, including the Paul M. An... moreBased in Rockville, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC, we are a professional Choral-orchestral ensemble supported by grants from The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Additional support comes from private foundations, including the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, as well as gifts from the general public, and the 19/19/19 Campaign.
We are the House Ensemble of The Rockville Bach Academy, Inc, a non-profit organization chartered in Maryland.
Founded in 2011 by conductor Richard Allen Roe, the group first took the name The Advent Project, owing to the Advent repertoire performed on their first concert. The group has since explored a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to Romantic era a cappella music, with a strong emphasis on the cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Along with their concert performances, ChorSymphonica has developed a unique concert experience, called Conversation Concerts. We continue to produce these educational and musical events along with traditional (non-lect... less
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Artistic Director for Laurea Mundi Budapest Part1
An internationally recognized, Kodály-certified Choral director, Henry Leck is a professor emeritus and recently retired director of Choral activities at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is Founder and Artistic Director of the I...
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Samford A Cappella Choir
Founded in 1939, Samford’s A Cappella Choir performs free concerts on campus throughout the fall and spring each year, including the new Choral Vespers series, which formally combines the University's sacred spaces and Christian mission with several Schoo... moreFounded in 1939, Samford’s A Cappella Choir performs free concerts on campus throughout the fall and spring each year, including the new Choral Vespers series, which formally combines the University's sacred spaces and Christian mission with several School of the Arts musical ensembles.
Samford’s A Cappella Choir took some of the top honors at the Florilége Vocal de Tours competition in Tours, France, May 25-27 2012, including:
First Prize, Renaissance Competition
Ronsard Prize, Renaissance Competition
First Place, Free Expression
Third Place, Mixed Choirs less
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Oregon State University Chamber Choir
During the last decade, Oregon State University has become a center for excellence in Choral music in the Pacific Northwest. As the premiere Chorale ensemble at OSU, the OSU Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Steven Zielke, has garnered national a... moreDuring the last decade, Oregon State University has become a center for excellence in Choral music in the Pacific Northwest. As the premiere Chorale ensemble at OSU, the OSU Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Steven Zielke, has garnered national attention and international awards. While touring Eastern Europe in 2001, the choir received the Grand Prize at the Festival of Light in Bulgaria, and in April 2006, the Chamber Choir was selected as the only collegiate mixed choir from outside of the state of Utah to perform at the 60th Music Educators National Biennial Conference in Salt Lake City.
The choir has performed in many exciting venues, including a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Smetana Hall in Prague and at Strathov Monastery in Prague Castle, the first choir allowed to perform in the monastery in decades. The choir has also toured Germany, China, British Columbia, and the Southwestern United States. They perform regularly in state and regional music conferences and on art seri... less