[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I keep seeing virtual Choirs on Facebook and hearing about amazing Zoom singing sessions. Photo by Virginia State Parks It’s hard not to compare and...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “In our Choir we’re not allowed to use words in concerts.”   Photo by Kaptain Kobold   Great idea. In principle. But how...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Natural Voice Network (NVN) has done a Great deal to dispel the myth that you have to be able to read music to be in a Choir.   photo by...

Stellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of t...  moreStellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.  

The Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their concert  "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th.   The New Zealand based Choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun concert has something for every...

The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the Great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the Great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s Choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s Choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

The Celestial City Choir wishes to invite all friends and love ones all over the world to join us to honor one of the Great men in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Hymnal compoers. It will happen LIVE  this June. Please stay glue for more update

Founded in September 2000 by a group of friends from the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, the Choir comprises mainly of recent graduates and current students of Durham University, but also welcomes singers from all over the North East, and includes ...  moreFounded in September 2000 by a group of friends from the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, the Choir comprises mainly of recent graduates and current students of Durham University, but also welcomes singers from all over the North East, and includes many of the region’s teachers. In May, the Choir travelled to Italy to take part in the “Venezia in Musica” International Choral Competition. They won first prize in the secular music category, came runners up in the sacred music category, and received the “Outstanding Performance” prize for Bogorditsye Dyevo by Rachmaninov. They have been awarded “Choir of the Day” at all five BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year regional rounds they have entered, and in 2008 reached the adult category finals in the Royal Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, alongside the six other best adult Choirs in the country. As well as their regular program of concerts in Durham, the Choir have performed as guests of Cleveland Philharmonic Choir, Guisborough Choral Society and Durham Coun...    less

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Gloria from Missa Kenya" Conductor: Leon Starker Composer: Paul Basler (b. 1963) Soloist: Jacob Buys Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenp...  moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Gloria from Missa Kenya" Conductor: Leon Starker Composer: Paul Basler (b. 1963) Soloist: Jacob Buys Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Gloria from Missa Kenya Paul Basler (b. 1963) Classical World Fusion Paul Basler is an American composer and horn player. His compositions have been performed worldwide and been very well received. He is well known for his horn playing and has premiered over 200 works written for him. He worked as a Fulbright Senior Lecturer in Music at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya in 1993-1994 during which time he was Greatly influenced by Kenyan music and as a result composed his Missa Kenya in 1995 for SATB chorus, piano and obbligato horn. The Gloria does not require horn or piano but makes use of upbeat syncopated rhythms in the voice parts and percussion which drives a compound rhythm throughout. Glória in excélsis Deo, et in terra pax ho...    less

IMO CITY INTERNATIONAL Choir A.K.A ENDLESS PRAISE CREW CHORALE IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC CHORALE IN NIGERIA THAT HAVE TRAVELED TO SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD FOR PERFORMANCES. THIS IS THE Choir THAT PERFORMED THE ENDLESS PRAISE MUSIC BOOK BY EKE CHIJINDU FAVOU...  moreIMO CITY INTERNATIONAL Choir A.K.A ENDLESS PRAISE CREW CHORALE IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC CHORALE IN NIGERIA THAT HAVE TRAVELED TO SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD FOR PERFORMANCES. THIS IS THE Choir THAT PERFORMED THE ENDLESS PRAISE MUSIC BOOK BY EKE CHIJINDU FAVOUR HEDGES, ONE OF THE BEST CLASSICAL COMPOSERS OF OUR TIME. THIS IS THE CHORALE THAT PERFORMED THE ARRIVAL OF DONALD TRUMP OF U.S PRESIDENT, THE MOZART MEMORIAL SONG(GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD), THE HANDEL MEMORIAL (HALLELUJAH TO THE LORD). THEY ALSO HAVE PERFORMED IN LONDON AT MALTA FESTIVAL , THE HAVE ALSO PERFORM IN NIGERIAN INTERNATIONAL CHORALE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT ABUJA AND LOGOS IN NIGERIA. THE CHORALE IS UNDER THE DIRECTOR OF EKE CHIJINDU FAVOUR HEDGES (COMPOSER), THE Choir HAVE THERE ANNUAL MUSIC CONCERT EVERY OCT/NOV YEARLY IN NIGERIA BUT SOMETIMES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY ON INVITATIONS. THE HAVE ALSO WON COMPETITIONS IN NIGERIA AND ARE STILL STRONGER TO WIN MORE  less