Les Sacrées Journées de Strasbourg, Cité de la musique et de la danse; 26 Mai 2013, 11.00 (by Dolf Rabus)

The choir was founded in 1984 as a result of the efforts of Marie Dowler of Ryerson's English department and became a success under the direction of Matthew Jaskiewicz. In 1985 the choir became an Oakham House society open to Ryerson students, faculty and...  moreThe choir was founded in 1984 as a result of the efforts of Marie Dowler of Ryerson's English department and became a success under the direction of Matthew Jaskiewicz. In 1985 the choir became an Oakham House society open to Ryerson students, faculty and staff. In 1987 membership was opened to the general public. The choir is currently made up of Ryerson undergraduates and alumni, current and retired faculty members and people from all ages and walks of life in the community. It ranges in size from 60-80 members. A core of long term members makes it possible to maintain high standards and perform a demanding repertoire. Under Matthew's direction, the choir has performed over 50 concerts and on several occasions performed at Ryerson graduation ceremonies. In 1986 the choir competed in three categories at the Kiwanis Festival, winning first place in two categories and receiving high marks in all three. The choir continues to perform two major choral works per season in at least two concerts accompanied b...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

Solo by Les Bubb. AKA 'Pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetheLess. Bristol Gurt Lush choir. Debut Concert at The Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousan...  moreSolo by Les Bubb. AKA 'Pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetheLess. Bristol Gurt Lush choir. Debut Concert at The Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. Where were you? ;-)  

Semi-pro choir committed to bringing quality sacred choral music to East London in its original liturgical setting. We also undertake occasional Cathedral visits throughout the year. As you'd expect, there's a lot of focus on the music of the English Chor...  moreSemi-pro choir committed to bringing quality sacred choral music to East London in its original liturgical setting. We also undertake occasional Cathedral visits throughout the year. As you'd expect, there's a lot of focus on the music of the English Choral Tradition, but we also explore European and American repertoire too.  

Two love Songs par Les Canterbury Voices en concert à Ris Orangis sous la direction de Kerry Boyle

This is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left r...  moreThis is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left right right left right) This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run. Verse 2 She stopped and thought and, mystified, Soliloquized on this; Put right foot first and found it left Her left leg wrong right side This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run.  Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

The International Chorale of Brussels is a multnational choir of fifty singers. Rehearsals are held in English at the British School on Monday at 20.00.

A true bastard love child of a song if ever there was one. A Romanian song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pry...  moreA true bastard love child of a song if ever there was one. A Romanian song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pryor & June Tabor (The Silly Sisters) Gurt Winter Concert 2012 The Gurt Lush choir debut Concert at The Colston Hall, with Bristol Male Voice choir. Musical Directors, Sam Burns & Steve Daykin 300 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. Where were you? ;-)  Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

As sung by UPYC, University of Pretoria Youth choir 2014. soloist: Monica Mhangwana. choir Festival 31 May, Aula, University of Pretoria.