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Gloria Dei Chorale
Gloria Dei Chorale is an auditioned community choir in the greater Mobile, Alabama area. Founded in 1999, members come from all over the Mobile and Gulf Coast area. We have an extensive and varied repertoire, ranging from Gregorian chant to compositions... moreGloria Dei Chorale is an auditioned community choir in the greater Mobile, Alabama area. Founded in 1999, members come from all over the Mobile and Gulf Coast area. We have an extensive and varied repertoire, ranging from Gregorian chant to compositions by contemporary composers. Mission Statement: We are a choral community dedicated to musical excellence, glorifying God, and serving others through our collective gifts. All donations received at the door of our Christmas and Spring concerts go to different local charities. less
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REGIO YOUTH CHOIR
A vibrant and dramatic choir based in the heart of Johannesburg led by the youth. We are a choir full of love, style and a very positive attitude towards everything we do.
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Oratorio Society of Queens
The Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) is a community-based chorus which includes diverse members of varied backgrounds with differing levels of singing ability. Singing with OSQ is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful music with others and meet a w... moreThe Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) is a community-based chorus which includes diverse members of varied backgrounds with differing levels of singing ability. Singing with OSQ is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful music with others and meet a wide range of people.
Under the direction of Maestro David Close, OSQ celebrates it's 95th year of singing from the heart inspiring singers and audiences alike with the power of song.
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Sheffield Oratorio Chorus
A long-established and highly regarded choral society of approx. 130 members, performing 3 or 4 concerts per year in Sheffield Cathedral and other churches/venues. Performances are of a widely varied nature, including major Works such as Verdi's Requiem ... moreA long-established and highly regarded choral society of approx. 130 members, performing 3 or 4 concerts per year in Sheffield Cathedral and other churches/venues. Performances are of a widely varied nature, including major Works such as Verdi's Requiem and Britten's War Requiem. New members always welcome - see website for details. In addition to the main choir there are smaller groups such as the Chamber Choir and Ladies' Choir. An extensive 'Academy' vocal and musical training programme is in place, open to members and non-nembers. less
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Chór Dziewczęcy SKOWRONKI
The SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic progra... moreThe SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic program.
The Choir is conducted and creatively inspired by its Artistic Director and Conductor Alicja Szeluga, an educator and choral music aficionado. The Vocal Coach Marzena Michałowska, and accompanying pianist Czesław Łynsza, as well as percussionist Beata Polak complete the musical team.
The SKOWRONKI Girls Choir also has programs for younger groups. The ensemble is consists of 140 girls aged between 6 and 22. The singers of the choir are secondary school students as well as students from universities of Poznań. The group’s repertoire rediscovers and promotes works of various composers from different periods as well as performs pieces commissioned especially for the choir.
The Choir has taken part in festivals and choral workshops in Wrocław, Poland (Wratislav... less
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Bristol Choral Society
Bristol Choral Society is one of the premier symphony choruses in the South West, staging concerts of a very high standard and regularly working with top professional orchestras such as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, CBS... moreBristol Choral Society is one of the premier symphony choruses in the South West, staging concerts of a very high standard and regularly working with top professional orchestras such as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO and distinguished baroque ensembles, under the baton of inspirational Musical Director Adrian Partington. The choir's size allows it to concentrate on performing the larger major choral works to great effect.
The choir has also been invited to collaborate with the Philharmonia Chorus and the BBC National Chorus of Wales on many occasions in recent years to tackle some of the choral pieces requiring
even greater choral forces such as Mahler's Eighth Symphony, Janacek's Glagolitic Mass, the Dvorak Stabat Mater and La Damnation de Faust by Berlioz. Many of these performances were under the batons of the choir's late Presidents Richard Hickox and Sir Charles Mackerras, and included concerts at the BBC Proms, broadcasts on BBC radio 3, BBC 4, and studio CD reco... less
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World Youth Choir 2012 @ Ayia Napa, Cyprus
The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved
Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries)
Piece: I Vrisi ton Peyiotisson, Cypriot encore
Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden
Recorded at the Sea Mu... moreThe Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved
Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries)
Piece: I Vrisi ton Peyiotisson, Cypriot encore
Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden
Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012.
Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member)
The World Youth Choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012).
The World Youth Choir had a chance to perform a cappella and vocal-instrumental repertoire touring Cyprus. less
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Gaudeamus Choir Brno
Gaudeamus is a mixed choir, founded by the Ukrainian choirmaster and conductor Alexander Vacek in 1996. It was the official choir of the Masaryk University in Brno between 1999 and 2003. Since then it has continued as a civic association. In 2003 Štěpán P... moreGaudeamus is a mixed choir, founded by the Ukrainian choirmaster and conductor Alexander Vacek in 1996. It was the official choir of the Masaryk University in Brno between 1999 and 2003. Since then it has continued as a civic association. In 2003 Štěpán Policer took up the artistic leadership of Gaudeamus, since 2007 Dáša Karasová has been leading the choir.
The choir has been undoubtedly contributing to the advancement of Brno musical culture by giving concerts and appearing at benefit events annually. It has also been participating in choral festivals and competitions at home as well as abroad (Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia):
*12th International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music in Bratislava, Slovakia (2017) - Gold diplomas in categories Adult choirs ‒ mixed and Musica sacra, Grand Prix award, special prize for voice culture
* The International Choir Festival „Festival of Songs in Olomouc (2009) – Gold medals in categories 'Contemporary Czech choir music' and 'Sac... less
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Arnside Choral Society
Arnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christm... moreArnside Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir based near the southern tip of the Lake District with an ever-expanding membership of over 60.
Under its dynamic and energetic conductor, Ian Allan, the choir gives two regular concerts, usually at Christmas and in the Summer, and also takes part in the Mary Wakefield Festival in Kendal. In addition, rehearsals are taken by the deputy conductor, Tracie Penwarden, who is not only one of the region's leading sopranos but a superb choir trainer to boot. With the addition of David Edmonds as their accompanist, Arnside Choral Society benefits from the expertise of three professionals, each with different specialisms.
Rehearsals take place at Arnside's WI Hall in Orchard Road on Tuesdays at 7.30 and we offer a very warm welcome to anybody wishing to join us in singing a variety of styles. No audition necessary but an abundance of enthusiasm, a sense of humour and the ability to sing in tune would be helpful! To join us all you have to do is turn up to any rehearsal... less