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Sing with UBUNTU Africa in Carlton on Monday May 12
Presented by Play It Forward. Join us for a colourful, energetic, and dynamic choral workshop featuring the UBUNTU Africa Graduates of the African Children’s Choir.
The UBUNTU AFRICA features a group of gifted Singers, musicia...
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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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An Apocalyptic Alleluia (Jed Balsamo)
Title: An Apocalyptic Alleluia
Composed By: Jed Balsamo
Performed By: The Graduate Singers
Percussionists: Chang Tzu-En, Chen Yang and Zheng Xinyi - Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Conducted By: Adyll Hardy
Event: ON AIR with The Graduate Singe... moreTitle: An Apocalyptic Alleluia
Composed By: Jed Balsamo
Performed By: The Graduate Singers
Percussionists: Chang Tzu-En, Chen Yang and Zheng Xinyi - Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Conducted By: Adyll Hardy
Event: ON AIR with The Graduate Singers
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore
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Border by composer Rich Campbell
“Border” is an artistic response to the immigration crisis around the globe (especially in the United States). The opening passage is: “Border, sanctuary, asylum, bridges not walls.” The text draws from (and paraphrases) several sources: contemporary medi... more“Border” is an artistic response to the immigration crisis around the globe (especially in the United States). The opening passage is: “Border, sanctuary, asylum, bridges not walls.” The text draws from (and paraphrases) several sources: contemporary media, Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” the Bible’s Matthew 25:31-40, currency, and others. The changing meters of “Border” fill the work with an uptempo, rhythmic energy that propels it forward. “Border” is a call for justice, empathy and compassion, a summons to our collective conscience. It is appropriate for ensembles at the community, collegiate, and advanced high school levels. “timely… It is a call for humanity.” - Susan Glass, Glass Menagerie Chorus, NY a “powerful statement” - Dr. Heather Mitchell less
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CSMA Performance Choir
The Performance Choir is a select ensemble of vibrant 8- to 12-year-olds eager to share the gift of song. These Singers have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for exploring various genres and styles, and their performances are infused with infectious ... moreThe Performance Choir is a select ensemble of vibrant 8- to 12-year-olds eager to share the gift of song. These Singers have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for exploring various genres and styles, and their performances are infused with infectious joy and youthful enthusiasm. They act as ambassadors for the Community School of Music and Arts to reach the broader community through performance and share their love of music.
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That Choir
Now in its 3rd year, That Choir combines a high level of performance with a deep love of the choral art as one of Toronto’s newest choral groups. That Choir was formed in the spring of 2008 by Craig Pike and 14 of his actor friends who wanted to create an... moreNow in its 3rd year, That Choir combines a high level of performance with a deep love of the choral art as one of Toronto’s newest choral groups. That Choir was formed in the spring of 2008 by Craig Pike and 14 of his actor friends who wanted to create and share a music experience together. That Choir now brings together over 25 members with diverse backgrounds in work and study, and a mixture of trained and untrained voices. New Canadian artists are important for That Choir to nurture and have already performed new works by J. Scott Brubacher as well as Reza Jacobs in December 2010. Also in December of 2010, That Choir invited Canadian Theatre Artist Nancy Palk to read Dylan Thomas's " A Child's Christmas in Wales" as part of That Choir Carols - an annual celebration of the Holidays. As That Choir looks forward into 2011, it is becoming well known for its a cappella repertoire of many styles and periods with a strong focus on storytelling. less
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Hallam Choral Society
The Hallam Choral Society is an established choir striving towards excellence in performance. Our membership is diverse and currently at over eighty Singers, who come from across the city and beyond to perform around four public concerts a year with an ec... moreThe Hallam Choral Society is an established choir striving towards excellence in performance. Our membership is diverse and currently at over eighty Singers, who come from across the city and beyond to perform around four public concerts a year with an eclectic mix of music.