43. International Choir Contest Tolosa, Spain. Certamen Coral de Tolosa.

Coral Reyes Bartlet David Martel, piano José Híjar Polo, director Concierto Extraordinario Fiestas de Julio Iglesia de la Peña de Francia, Puerto de la Cruz 1 de julio de 2015 Imagen y sonido: Mediawink

We are a brand new auditioned SATB chamber Choir based in Leeds, West Yorkshire committed to exploring the meaning of music in context. We welcome experienced SATB singers who are keen to perform music of all genres to a high standard in an informal envir...  moreWe are a brand new auditioned SATB chamber Choir based in Leeds, West Yorkshire committed to exploring the meaning of music in context. We welcome experienced SATB singers who are keen to perform music of all genres to a high standard in an informal environment. Our ethos: CONTEXT Historical, social and environmental contexts of music, and the influence of these on performance, will be central to rehearsals and concerts. They will define the themes of our repertoire each year. COLLABORATION Based in Leeds, the Choir has numerous opportunities to collaborate with other ensembles, composers and charities to promote and support musicians throughout the North. We hope to work with a variety of musicians to develop quality and future collaboration within the Choir. COMMUNICATION No music?! Yes, we will perform without sheet music in concerts. In doing this, we intend to submerse ourselves, and audience in the context of the music. This will enable the Choir to fully communicate their interpretations of the ...    less

"Gebed" by Koos du Plessis Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted and arranged by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media:...  more"Gebed" by Koos du Plessis Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted and arranged by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media: STBB Website: https://stbb.co.za/  

43. International Choir Contest Tolosa, Spain. Certamen Coral de Tolosa.

Our Choir's mission is to build community through choral music. "Choral music is a perfect example that something can equal more than the sum of its parts. By working together, we can do amazing things. In a time of divided ideologies, gl...  moreOur Choir's mission is to build community through choral music. "Choral music is a perfect example that something can equal more than the sum of its parts. By working together, we can do amazing things. In a time of divided ideologies, global uncertainty, and in a place like Chicago where entire neighborhoods can be overcome by violence and hopelessness, what better antidote than choral music to bring people together and make them a bit happier?" - Mark Tomasino, Founder & Artistic Director  less

Laudate means praise, and for Laudate Singers, every concert is a joyful celebration. Founded in 1995 by current artistic director Lars Kaario, this professional chamber Choir skillfully and passionately presents repertoire that spans centuries, cultures ...  moreLaudate means praise, and for Laudate Singers, every concert is a joyful celebration. Founded in 1995 by current artistic director Lars Kaario, this professional chamber Choir skillfully and passionately presents repertoire that spans centuries, cultures and genres. Whether it’s medieval, Baroque, Renaissance, Classical, Romantic or contemporary, Laudate Singers combine technical artistry with the ability to make all kinds of choral music accessible. Laudate Singers are committed champions of Canadian choral music; the Choir has maintained a composer-in-residence program since 1995, and commissions and performs new Canadian works every season.  less

For those of you who missed the cahnce to hear Albion on Meet the Choir on Radio 3, Sunday afternoon Choir programme with Sara Mohr-Pietsch there is a second chance on Sunday 5th July. Don't say you have not been warned - chance to catch up with a litt...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else.   Photo by Trish Steel   In a large Choir, it&rsq...