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Easy Christmas carol arrangements for choirs and audiences
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
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Rodolfus Choir
With a sound hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone, the Rodolfus Choir has established itself firmly over a period of thirty years as one of the leading young choirs in the United Kingdom. During this time they have developed a reputation for t... moreWith a sound hailed as 'unspeakably beautiful' by Gramophone, the Rodolfus Choir has established itself firmly over a period of thirty years as one of the leading young choirs in the United Kingdom. During this time they have developed a reputation for their commitment to the highest level of musicality. Comprising some of the finest young singers in the country, members of the choir are all alumni of the Eton Choral Courses.
Conducted by their founder Ralph Allwood, the sound of the choir is a reflection of their profound sensitivity to text, blend and phrasing. They use imaginative programming, and have become known for their inNovative and exciting performances and their extensive array of recordings. The most recent addition to this catalogue will be released in November 2013, and features works by Paul Mealor and Benjamin Britten.
As well as regular broadcasts on BBC Radio, the Rodolfus Choir is developing an increasing profile for work on film and television. Recent projects have included working wi... less
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QVB Flashmob Sydney
Hummingsong Community choirs performed "Take a chance on me" as a flashmob in the QVB (Queen Victoria Building) at midday on the 1st December 2013. This is arranged by our lovely talented choir member Margaret Smith. choirs involved from Hummingsong Commu... moreHummingsong Community choirs performed "Take a chance on me" as a flashmob in the QVB (Queen Victoria Building) at midday on the 1st December 2013. This is arranged by our lovely talented choir member Margaret Smith. choirs involved from Hummingsong Community choirs are Karinya, Maribella & Senisuara based in sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore. 110 women joined together for an event we will all never forget.
Video produced & edited by Sophie Raymond.
Camera crew: Sophie Raymond, Bob Connolly, Liz Tadic, John Brawley, Lauren Clark, Darcy Malcolm & Anna Hill
Choreographer: Natasha Cupitt
Director of Hummingsong choirs is Anna Humberstone.
www.hummingsong.com.au
"Hummingsong Community choirs build strong communities for women of all ages. They are dynamic and fun with opportunities for performances and workshops with special guests and most of all they enrich the soul. Through performances Hummingsong Community choirs raise money for women's charities." less
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choirs R Us: Room In Your Heart
‘Room In Your Heart’ performed at our choirs R Us Spring Concert 2018 on 24th March 2018 in aid of the Manor Drive Methodist Church, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and Ali’s Gift. Choir Director: Jenny Bennett. For more info: www.choirsrus.co.uk
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Lollipop
The SKOWRONKI Girls' Choir
Alicja Szeluga conductor
26.11.2011 Aula Nova
Poznań, Poland
www.chor-skowronki.pl
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Choosing a running order for your concert or CD
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
It’s only September, but many choirs are already thinking of their Christmas concerts. Christmas is also the time of year when choirs release new CDs...
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Orpheus chamber Singers
Orpheus chamber Singers, a professional adult mixed choir, was founded with the express purpose of providing exceptional performances of traditional and inNovative chamber choral music from the past six centuries. Since our first concert in 1995, Orpheus ... moreOrpheus chamber Singers, a professional adult mixed choir, was founded with the express purpose of providing exceptional performances of traditional and inNovative chamber choral music from the past six centuries. Since our first concert in 1995, Orpheus has presented a multi-concert subscription series each year to great critical acclaim. Orpheus has performed throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area at venues including the regional conference of the American Choral Directors Association, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Kimbell Museum of Art, UT-Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center-Dallas, and numerous public schools. Collaborations over its 30-year history have included Ars Lyrica Houston, Gramophone Award-winning Baroque scholar John Butt, Texas Camerata, jazz pianist Eric Barnes, hand drummer and international percussionist Jamal Mohamed, tanpura player Vatsal Dave, and many other outstanding instrumentalists.
Founding Artistic Director Donald Krehbiel retired from Orpheus after 27 seasons w... less