the LAZ EKWUEme CHORALE was founded in October 1974 with a view to getting together in a small choir the best available and professionally trained singers in Lagos, the then Federal Capital of Nigeria. the objective was to bring about musical performances...  None';">moreNone;">the LAZ EKWUEme CHORALE was founded in October 1974 with a view to getting together in a small choir the best available and professionally trained singers in Lagos, the then Federal Capital of Nigeria. the objective was to bring about musical performances (of choral works by foreign and Nigerian composers) of sufficiently high standard for international consumption, within the limitations of national resources. the CHORALE which has grown in size to over 100 singers has given numerous concerts in Lagos and other towns in Nigeria, including Aba, Abakaliki, Abeokuta, Abuja, Benin, Calabar, Eket, Enugu, Ibadan, Ife, Nsit Atai, Oko, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Umuahia and Uyo. It has performed many times on Radio and Television and has featured on many State, National and International functions. It was the nucleus of the Nigerian National Choir for FESTAC 77. In November 2003, the group featured at the opening ceremonies of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Abuja, and the recent Nigerian centen...    None';">less

FLUTES FOR DANCING It's lucky to hear the flutes for dancing coming down the road. the ground is glowing. the table set in the yard. We will drink all this wine tonight because it's Spring. It is. It's a growing sea. We're clouds over the sea, o...  None';">moreNone;">FLUTES FOR DANCING It's lucky to hear the flutes for dancing coming down the road. the ground is glowing. the table set in the yard. We will drink all this wine tonight because it's Spring. It is. It's a growing sea. We're clouds over the sea, or flecks of matter in the ocean When the ocean seems lit from within. I kNow I'm drunk When I start this ocean talk. Would you like to see the moon split in half with one throw? Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. the poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling s...    None';">less

the Addison Singers  –  Handel’s ‘messiah’   Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill (Kensington Park road, opposite Stanley Gdns, W11 2PN.  Nearest tube: Not...

We are a group of around 60 men based in Hampshire/Surrey in UK and who love to sing. We aim principally to entertain our audiences and ourselves, to raise money for local charities and to have fun doing it.

Salford Community Choir sing a broad selection of music, everything from traditional choral repertoire to Musical theatre, Pop and Rock. the Aim of the choir is to appeal to everyone! You’ll have the opportunity to sing some great songs, perform in publi...  None';">moreNone;">Salford Community Choir sing a broad selection of music, everything from traditional choral repertoire to Musical theatre, Pop and Rock. the Aim of the choir is to appeal to everyone! You’ll have the opportunity to sing some great songs, perform in public, find and improve your voice and spend a couple of hours each week getting that feel-good factor. Switch off from the stresses of life for a couple of hours. Firm and lasting friendships are formed. People look out for each other, support each other, laugh with each other and feel Fantastic When they sing together. It doesn’t matter whether or Not you read music! Come and join us.  None';">less

Thameside Harmony has been in existence for over 30 years. A ladies' a capella four part harmony group we have our roots in barbershop but sing all sorts of music from old standards and barbershop classics to mega pop Hits by groups like Abba and Queen. W...  None';">moreNone;">Thameside Harmony has been in existence for over 30 years. A ladies' a capella four part harmony group we have our roots in barbershop but sing all sorts of music from old standards and barbershop classics to mega pop Hits by groups like Abba and Queen. We perform sing outs for local groups in our area of Hampton in South West London, and take part in local fairs and festivals. Our weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays are a fun evening of singing, chatting and having fun together. We are always open to having new members. Experience is Not required, Nor is the ability to read music as we have 'teach tracks' with the songs in your part on (teNor, lead, baritone or bass) and access to these are given alongside sheet music. From time to time we run singing courses or open evenings for which there are No auditions. On a course we usually all learn a new song together and sometimes are able Not only to benefit from the direction of our musical director but also guest expert coaches from our parent organisation, the La...    None';">less

Coimbatore Chamber Chorale is a choral society, started in 2011 to promote and create awareness about choral singing and Western Classical Music. the driving force for the formation of this group is Faith Ragland, a trained passionate classical violinist...  None';">moreNone;">Coimbatore Chamber Chorale is a choral society, started in 2011 to promote and create awareness about choral singing and Western Classical Music. the driving force for the formation of this group is Faith Ragland, a trained passionate classical violinist and cellist, who has a rich experience of playing for and conducting choirs. He is an advanced level violinist and a musician with the India Youth Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Vijay Upadhyaya. He has the rich experience of conducting choirs and has undergone a conducting workshop in Italy and had master classes under the world class conductor and the co-founder of Kings Singers, Simon Carrington. He has been invited to the Stamps Baxter School of Music, USA on a scholarship. By excellence of performance and diversity of musical repertoire, CCC aims to build an appreciative audience for western classical and contemporary music in the city of Coimbatore. We are continually involved in presenting the finest and most interesting of the world’s composers and e...    None';">less

the Choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. the choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville Choir is curr...  None';">moreNone;">the Choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. the choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville Choir is currently being conducted by David Crown. He is assisted by the two organ scholars, Douglas Knight and Robert Pecksmith (Nofollow">http://www.robert-smith.org.uk ), and choir manager SteFan Schwarz. Since David Crown took over as Director of Chapel Music in 2007, the choir has been involved in two opera productions (Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas ' and Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice') as well as concerts in Oxford, Brighton, Wells, Swindon, Upton upon Severn and Steeple Aston. In recent years the choir has also sung evensong at Southwark, Worcester, Winchester, Wells and Berlin Cathedrals. In 2005 and 2009 the choir toured Germany under the patronage of Sir Peter Torry, the British ambassador to Germany...    None';">less

Karl Jenkins and the Really Big Chorus at Abbey road Studios for the 'Global Sing For Peace'

Since 1962 the Fairfax Choral Society has been delivering excellent choral programs and music education to the metropolitan Washington, DC area. This auditioned choir has 150 adult mixed voices and 300 youth mixed voices rehearsing weekly to bring various...  None';">moreNone;">Since 1962 the Fairfax Choral Society has been delivering excellent choral programs and music education to the metropolitan Washington, DC area. This auditioned choir has 150 adult mixed voices and 300 youth mixed voices rehearsing weekly to bring various masterworks, original pieces, collaborations and new arrangements to the ears of many. Doug mears is the Artistic Director with Patrick Vaughn as Youth Director. Youth Choruses have two convenient campuses with the professional support of Caroline Crocker and Bonny Tynch and Youth Chorus Directors. Additionally, full time accompanists and music educators meet the rehearsal and music education portions of this semi-professional chorus. FCS is hoNored to work with reNown musicians, conductors and orchestras to present the finest choral programs available. Sometimes we join other choruses to produce even larger musical works. the choral offerings of the Fairfax Choral Society are diverse though always presented after concerted rehearsal and production. Y...    None';">less