School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016 with the legendary KIRBY SHAW from USA as our headline p...

A female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female Singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effor...  moreA female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female Singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effortless and simple, every gesture and every sound used to good effect, adventurous from beginning to end. The Singers sang together in the Netherlands Youth Choir. They hit it off so well there that the ambition developed to continue together in female a cappella repertoire; a relatively rare genre very dear to the hearts of all five. The top quality displayed since by Wishful Singing – both aurally and visually – makes the ensemble unique in the world. The repertoire ranges from modest works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to swinging versions of golden oldies such as Mister Sandman. The ensemble provides a full evening’s entertainment that leads the audience from one surprise to the next. The emotions summoned up vary from hushed poignancy to screams...    less

Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 Singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem...  moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 Singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León. Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a...    less

Commissioned by the Laudate Singers [http://www.laudateSingers.com] Composed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com] Performed by the Laudate Singers, and joined by Tim Tsang on Synthesizer, Campbell Ryga on Alto Saxophone, and Ross Taggart on Te...  moreCommissioned by the Laudate Singers [http://www.laudateSingers.com] Composed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com] Performed by the Laudate Singers, and joined by Tim Tsang on Synthesizer, Campbell Ryga on Alto Saxophone, and Ross Taggart on Tenor Saxophone. The text consists of only two words that have been broken down into their component phonemes, gradually being presented in the correct order by the end of this very atmospheric piece.  

Wake Up Call, by Zulfikar Nathoo -- Laudate Singers Information: Commissioned by Laudate Singers, Wake Up call is a modern conceptual piece with conflicting themes of chaos and order. Moog synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Te...  moreWake Up Call, by Zulfikar Nathoo -- Laudate Singers Information: Commissioned by Laudate Singers, Wake Up call is a modern conceptual piece with conflicting themes of chaos and order. Moog synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Tenor saxophone: Ross Taggart Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers http://www.laudateSingers.com Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  

Coro Cervantes, the UK's only Classical chamber choir dedicated to the music of Spain and Latin America, are looking for professionally-trained amateur and student Singers for our concerts, tours and recordings. Future plans include Romancero Gitano with...

Created in 1987, the Choir has a total of about 90 Singers (mainly students, university's staff, and former students). It is conducted by Evelyne BÉCHÉ, and accompanied at the piano by Dimitri NEGRIMOVSKI. The Choir is not only one of the actors of the...  moreCreated in 1987, the Choir has a total of about 90 Singers (mainly students, university's staff, and former students). It is conducted by Evelyne BÉCHÉ, and accompanied at the piano by Dimitri NEGRIMOVSKI. The Choir is not only one of the actors of the cultural life of the university, but also an ambassador of it in the department of Sarthe, in France and abroad. Administratively, the Choir is an association (french law 1901). The repertoire of the Choir is varied: classical music, Gospel, jazz, music of the world, variety. Depending on the works, the Choir is accompanied by its regular pianist at the piano, by renowned orchestra, or by orchestra made up of professional musicians for specific events. Works with orchestra: - Missa Brevis St Joannis de Deo by Haydn - Gloria by Vivaldi, Regional University Orchestra of Caen Basse-Normandie - Magnificat by Vivaldi, European Philharmonic Orchestra - Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Orchestra Sinfonietta de Paris - Requiem by Fauré, Ensemble Instrumental d...    less

Leaves by Ben&Ben Performed by The Ave Maria Chamber Singers and Mr. JC Pilande (Guest Artist, Soloist) University of Santo Tomas Museum

The ACS performing at the second installment of "Three!," a concert series featuring the choir with Singapore's SYC Ensemble Singers (Jennifer Tham, conductor) and Japan's Gaia Philharmonic Choir (Ko Matsushita, conductor). This is Mr. Cayabyab's choral s...  moreThe ACS performing at the second installment of "Three!," a concert series featuring the choir with Singapore's SYC Ensemble Singers (Jennifer Tham, conductor) and Japan's Gaia Philharmonic Choir (Ko Matsushita, conductor). This is Mr. Cayabyab's choral setting of the famous Ignatian prayer. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space. January 18, 2009. Jonathan Velasco conducts.  

(This post was orginally written for the Embro Thistle Singers blog.)   I think sometimes we get so focused on making the music as directors and Singers, we forget that the people around us have "baggage" good and bad that we need to unpack before ...