According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many Choirs have rehearsed together using video c...

Razzle Dazzle Choir was founded in 2018 in Gdynia, a seaside city in northern Poland. It is a choir ensemble of about 25 people, mainly amateurs. they share an incredible passion for music and are keen on spreading their positive singing energy. the c...  moreRazzle Dazzle Choir was founded in 2018 in Gdynia, a seaside city in northern Poland. It is a choir ensemble of about 25 people, mainly amateurs. they share an incredible passion for music and are keen on spreading their positive singing energy. the choir is known for its modern choral music repertoire, consisting of songs from all over the world as well as pop music masterpieces. the group was awarded a silver medal in pop music category during 5th 'Music Everywhere Festival' in Gdansk in 2019. So far, the choir has performed in several places in Poland, often the non-obvious ones, trying to make choral music available to everyone. the choir’s conductor, Zuzanna Popiołkiewicz, graduated from Conducting faculty at the Academy of Music in Gdansk. In 2012, as a representative of Poland, she led music workshops for the American organization 'Singers of United Lands' in 23 US states, Canada, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia. She conducted Choirs such as Symphony Chorus of New Orleans or Nairobi Chamber Choir in Ke...    less

the Coro of Pequenos Cantores de Coimbra (Choir of Young Singers of Coimbra) has as a main activity the musical and cultural formation of younsters. the choir was founded in 1982 by José Firmino, actually is led by conductor and composer Paulo Bernardino ...  morethe Coro of Pequenos Cantores de Coimbra (Choir of Young Singers of Coimbra) has as a main activity the musical and cultural formation of younsters. the choir was founded in 1982 by José Firmino, actually is led by conductor and composer Paulo Bernardino (1973). the choir participates each year in about two dozens of concerts, in Portugal and abroad.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   If I get 30 singers on one of my weekend workshops someone will say “Gosh, what a large group!” whilst another says “Quite low numb...

Commotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber Choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st ce...  moreCommotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber Choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st centuries. Matthew Berry, the founder and conductor of the choir, enthusiastically promotes the work of a younger generation of composers, as well as bringing to the fore little-known works of more established writers. In short, Commotio offers singers and audiences alike something a little different.  less

RJC Chorale sings in Calgary Alberta for students at Menno Simons Christian School. the first part of the song got cut off - sorry.

the New Wave Chorus was created in early 2015 by Armanda Patricio. Integrates more than twenty young people between fourteen and eighteen years of age who have, in Music, a common denominator. Intends to continue developing their vocal talent, working a v...  morethe New Wave Chorus was created in early 2015 by Armanda Patricio. Integrates more than twenty young people between fourteen and eighteen years of age who have, in Music, a common denominator. Intends to continue developing their vocal talent, working a varied repertoire in multiple languages, styles, and four mixed voices (SATB) a cappella or in collaboration with instrumental ensembles. Has the support of the Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco, through the provision of space for rehearsals, on Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas de Castelo Branco (ESART). Fifteen days after its formation, the band was invited to participate in the IX Spring Concert (Covilha), with the theme "East and West", taking place on March 15, 2015. He accepted with great pleasure and it turned out a great way for bringing a greater responsibility to the original project.  less

"INVICTUS" by Swiss composer Ivo Antognini (...a tribute to Nelson Mandela) the piece was written for Defrost Youth Choir (Norway) Thomas Caplin, conductor (soon published by Alliance Music Publications, Inc.) a poem by William Ernest Henl...  more"INVICTUS" by Swiss composer Ivo Antognini (...a tribute to Nelson Mandela) the piece was written for Defrost Youth Choir (Norway) Thomas Caplin, conductor (soon published by Alliance Music Publications, Inc.) a poem by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, and yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Audiences at choral concerts.   Sangstream rehearsal by fiddledidee   But what if your choir doesn’t perform?...

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1498), Florentine philosopher wrote a wonderful sentence: “Music is nothing more than a Decoration of Silence”. What a wonderful statement.  Shall we take it to the choir?   Undoubtedly silence is in many way...