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The Elgar Chorale
The Elgar Chorale is a Worcester-based group of up to 40 singers, founded by Dr Donald Hunt which has always specialised in English music, with a particular emphasis on the works of Edward Elgar.
Since its formation it has presented well over 100 perfor... moreThe Elgar Chorale is a Worcester-based group of up to 40 singers, founded by Dr Donald Hunt which has always specialised in English music, with a particular emphasis on the works of Edward Elgar.
Since its formation it has presented well over 100 performances and ppeared at each of the Worcester Three Choirs Festivals from 1981 to 1996.
Performances have included world premières of works by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Herbert Sumsion and Howard Blake, and a British première of Leonard Bernstein’s Missa Brevis. The Chorale was also the principal choral group at the Highly successful Elgar Festivals at Worcester in 2007 and 2009, and last year enjoyed a concert tour in Devon, singing at Colyton, Dartmouth, Exeter and Torquay. It is proud to have Dame Janet Baker, C.H as its Patron. less
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Wombourne and District Choral Society
Our society is a real opportunity for people to get the most from singing. We have a great musical director, immensely skilled and fun to sing for. Every rehearsal gives us something to discover about the music of all kinds of different styles, how to sin... moreOur society is a real opportunity for people to get the most from singing. We have a great musical director, immensely skilled and fun to sing for. Every rehearsal gives us something to discover about the music of all kinds of different styles, how to sing, communication with the audience , keeping time, tuning, rhythm etc. The choir works with musically trained people and singers entirely new to singing; some read music and some not. We give great concerts, sometimes of classics such as Elijah (Nov 2012), madrigals, anthems, and lighter music such as the delightful Noah and his Floating Zoo. Like all choirs however we need more singers to keep the choir progressing. We are therefore expanding the ways we reach out to people who might like to give singing a try, or who would like to return to singing after a break, perhaps to have a family or because of a house move. Everyone is welcome (tenors are especially celebrated!!) You will now find the choir has a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wombournechoral)on which... less
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Melbourne International Singers Festival 2016 presents ...
...two unique concerts Sunday 12th June at 2pm and 8pm
A 'two concerts for one' special offer enables you to see both the School of Hard Knocks ground breaking social justice works. No Excuses! Premiere 2pm & Street Requiem 8pm concerts $43....
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Hlonolofatsa - Meisieskool Oranje
Hlonolofatsa, as performed by C&N Secondary Girls School Oranje from Bloemfontein South Africa. Performed in the Clarisky Hall, as part of the 5th International Music Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Oakland City University Choir
The Oakland City University Choir is a non-audition student group that performs a number of styles at campus events throughout the year – including Christmas concerts, commencement ceremonies, and more. The choir’s performance is sometimes a cappella, whi... moreThe Oakland City University Choir is a non-audition student group that performs a number of styles at campus events throughout the year – including Christmas concerts, commencement ceremonies, and more. The choir’s performance is sometimes a cappella, while at other times accompanied by a jazz trio or piano. Sectional rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (11 to 11:50AM).
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Madiba's Prayer
The Drakensberg Boys Choir's Prayer for Nelson Mandela.
*Filmed on location at Urban Brew Studios, by Urban Brew.
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CWU Chamber Choir
The CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northWestern US and beyond.
“Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”,
“My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent”
are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Ch... moreThe CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northWestern US and beyond.
“Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”,
“My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent”
are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Choir appearances.
Since 2006, when Gary Weidenaar took the baton, the choir has received invitations to appear at four state & regional conferences:
Meticulous attention is given to performing music of various periods or parts of the world in the style appropriate to that era or culture including adjustments of not only style but tone color also.
Recent clinics with guests Chanticleer and Weston Noble have helped the choir grow and the Choir regularly premiers new works by composers.
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