The Virginia Wesleyan Singers are an open-enrollment ensemble of 30-50 singers from all majors at Virginia Wesleyan College. No audition is required, and singers perform a variety of music in all styles while developing vocal technique and musicianship skills.

Part of the Royal School of Church Music, RSCM Scottish Voices is a self-financing adult choir that aims to draw together some of the most accomplished and experienced church musicians in Scotland to perform six times a year in a variety of venues around ...  morePart of the Royal School of Church Music, RSCM Scottish Voices is a self-financing adult choir that aims to draw together some of the most accomplished and experienced church musicians in Scotland to perform six times a year in a variety of venues around the country, in addition to which there is an annual summer residential rehearsal weekend. The choir currently has one or two vacancies for singers in some voice parts, so if you are aged 18 or over, are resident in Scotland, have experience in church choral singing, and would like to be considered for an audition or would just like more information, please contact the administrator, whose details are on our website.  less

Performance in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Sokolniki (Moscow) on April 17, 2018 as part of the Moscow Easter Festival (headed by V. Gergiev) by the boys' choir of the choir school named after. M.I. Glinka (St. Petersburg). Artistic directo...  morePerformance in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Sokolniki (Moscow) on April 17, 2018 as part of the Moscow Easter Festival (headed by V. Gergiev) by the boys' choir of the choir school named after. M.I. Glinka (St. Petersburg). Artistic director and conductor - Vladimir Begletsov. Georgy Sviridov. "The dawn is beaten" (Pushkin's wreath). Soloists - Alexei Mikhailov, Nikita Zakharyin. Alexey Mikhailov, a graduate of the St. Petersburg Choral School named after MI Glinka in 2018. Alexeï Mikhaïlov, diplômé de l'école chorale de Saint-Pétersbourg.MI Glinka 2018  less

Taken during our residential rehearsal weekend at Loretto School. Photo by Gordon Smith

When Fred Reinagel founded The Vail Chorale in 2011, his goal was simple: to create a non-auditioned community chorus that would provide an opportunity for choral music-making on Tucson’s east side, welcoming singers of all ages and musical skills. Sin...  moreWhen Fred Reinagel founded The Vail Chorale in 2011, his goal was simple: to create a non-auditioned community chorus that would provide an opportunity for choral music-making on Tucson’s east side, welcoming singers of all ages and musical skills. Since its inception, The Vail Chorale has been entertaining local audiences with Fall and Spring concerts that feature musical styles for every taste. Performances have taken place at various locations including Empire and Cienega High Schools, the Arizona Senior Academy, and the Del Webb Lodge at Rancho del Lago. Chorale members have included High school students as well as adults of all ages, who have found that the intergenerational experience has added to the fun of singing together. Concert attendees have remarked at the obvious enjoyment and enthusiasm that comes across to the audience. The Vail Chorale is directed by Fred Reinagel, the Chorale’s founder. Fred determines the theme and selects the repertoire for each concert cycle. Assistant Director Mel...    less

The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior High school years, with vocal tu...  moreThe Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior High school years, with vocal tuition, performance and learning experiences that encourage the enjoyment of singing and learning music, teamwork, good communication and self-esteem. For many years the blue and gold robes of the Australian Youth Choir have featured at cultural events that shape our nation. The Australian Youth Choir has a rich tradition in choral music education, educating thousands of choristers throughout Australia. Choir Lesson Program Choir and singing lessons follow a set choral curriculum structure to develop the following skills on a weekly basis: Choral repertoire Sight singing / memory training Voice production Breathing techniques Performance and stagecraft skills Lessons also include rehearsal of selected music for two annual performances.  less

Shosholoza, as performed by the Drakensberg Boys Choir & St Mark's School Choir (Texas, USA) on Wednesday 29 June 2011.

Choral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and the 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of the sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" ...  moreChoral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and the 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of the sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" on March 22, 2009 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.  

This composition is based on a text from Alice in Wonderland, which appeals to children and youth choirs directly. The poem has a clear structure (verse – chorus), and the vocal parts are kept straightforward. The striking piece contains some jazzy chords...  moreThis composition is based on a text from Alice in Wonderland, which appeals to children and youth choirs directly. The poem has a clear structure (verse – chorus), and the vocal parts are kept straightforward. The striking piece contains some jazzy chords and humorously unexpected twists. This work won the first prize in the 2013 Composition Competition of the European Choral Association in the frame of the festival Youth Choirs in Movement.