"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Cho...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Director: Beth Willer of RCS. Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her -- and sings -- knowing she hath wings.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Even though I’ve been teaching for almost 30 years, I still get affected by that glum-looking face in the third row.   ... and it's no...

The Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir, was founded by the Master Gomez Ardila and a group of University students, with the wish to form a group of people with only one requirement: "ATTITUDE AND LOVE FOR THE CHOIR MUSIC .&q...  moreThe Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir, was founded by the Master Gomez Ardila and a group of University students, with the wish to form a group of people with only one requirement: "ATTITUDE AND LOVE FOR THE CHOIR MUSIC ." In an effort to continue the legacy of our master, his posthumous work is continuing the effort and commitment to provide excellence in interpretation polyphonic a cappella and to disclose the Colombian folklore where necessary. The Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir is part of the Santander choir Alliance, and search the communication, teamwork and development of choral music in the region of Santander and Colombia.  less

Mixed Choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth centu...  moreMixed Choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth century to present times . The academic background , tradition and reputation of the choir are confirming it’s high artistic achievements. During it’s long history the choir won many prestigious awards at numerous competitions and festivals . The choir’s primary goals are: preserving and nurturing local and foreign secular and spiritual choral art, expanding culture, art and musical amateurism, engaging in various ceremonies, contests and other public performances. In achieving these goals, special attention is paid to professional and musical developing of Singers and developing civic awareness and academic life. There are 50 members of various occupations in this mixed choir, all bound by love for music, friendship and travelling. The choir’s conductor ...    less

► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-eikiJPUirBfcYgU-5G356rO Concert during the 3rd International Choir Festival and Competition "Canco Mediterrania" in The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, Barcelona 2013 ...  more► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-eikiJPUirBfcYgU-5G356rO Concert during the 3rd International Choir Festival and Competition "Canco Mediterrania" in The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, Barcelona 2013 Academic Choir of Gdańsk University of Technology (AChPG) Conductor: Mariusz Mróz Date: September 19, 2013 ------------------------- FB: https://facebook.com/achpg www: https://chor.pg.edu.pl/en  

Новогодний концерт "ХОРошая история" Народного коллектива России Академического хора ННГУ им. Н.И. Лобачевского 25.12.2010. New Year's concert "Choir'a'good story" of National collective of Russia Nizhni Novgorod State University Academic Choir 25.12.2...  moreНовогодний концерт "ХОРошая история" Народного коллектива России Академического хора ННГУ им. Н.И. Лобачевского 25.12.2010. New Year's concert "Choir'a'good story" of National collective of Russia Nizhni Novgorod State University Academic Choir 25.12.2010. Трэклист/Tracklist: 01. [00:07:58] П.И. Чайковский - Покаянная молитва о Руси (P.I. Chaikovsky - Penitential prayer for Russia) 02. [00:12:25] П. Чесноков - Ангел вопияше (P. Chesnokov - Angel vopiyashe) 03. [00:16:23] П. Чесноков - Херувимская песнь (P. Chesnokov - Cherubic hymn) 04. [00:23:57] С. Рахманинов - Богородице дево радуйся (S. Rachmaninoff - Bogoroditse devo raduisya) 05. [00:27:23] A. Gassner - O Maria Maris Stella 06. [00:33:52] Г. Свиридов - Курские песни - IV. Ой, горе, горе (G. Sviridov - Kursk Songs - IV. Oh, woe, woe) 07. [00:35:58] Г. Свиридов - Курские песни - V. Купил Ванька себе косу (G. Sviridov - Kursk Songs - V. Vanka bought a scythe) 08. [00:39:24] С. Терханов - Музыка без слов (S. Terkhanov - Vocalise) 09. [00:48:52...    less

If you’re a singer on your way to a voice lesson, rehearsal, or audition, it’s always good to do a bit of warming up in the car, because there are few things more annoying to music directors than Singers wasting time complaining that they&rsqu...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many’s the time I see Ann lean over to Gill (not their real names) to help her get her part right. And every time I see a pained expression on ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the final rehearsal before your big concert. The warm up is over and everyone is ready to go. But a handful of Singers (the usual suspects...

“Not just a competition, a choral holiday that allows Singers and choirs to exchange experiences, knowledge and love for vocal music. With new knowledge, we have all become richer and inspired for the future.”   Experience what our jury...