BAVE Community Choir is a non-auditioned Choir based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (a suburb of Kuala Lumpur). The Choir welcomes members of the community to join in and explore their Voices along side others with the same passion and interest.

Performed by Highbridge Voices at the 2013 Benefit Concert in NYC, Tres Cantos Nativos dos Indios Krao takes us on a journey to the Amazon Rainforest. This incredible piece was arranged by Marcos Leite. Mary Clementi, conductor. Devon Joiner, percussion.

Voices of Harmony, (VOH), is an award winning, all women's barbershop group based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Founded in 2005, VOH has been entertaining Abu Dhabi audiences ever since! We have members of all skill levels and are ...  moreVoices of Harmony, (VOH), is an award winning, all women's barbershop group based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Founded in 2005, VOH has been entertaining Abu Dhabi audiences ever since! We have members of all skill levels and are a multicultural group. We use professionally made voice tracks to help learn our parts with precision, thus allowing us to put aside our sheet music and really enjoy the magic of hearing all the harmonies merged into the ringing chords of the Barbershop style! It’s the blend of these unique vocal parts that creates the space for an exciting ensemble. Barbershop singing style is unaccompanied, and creates four-part a cappella harmony. Although barbershop-style music is usually built on simple melodies and is relatively easy to sing, the "a cappella style" and the ear training necessary for independent part singing make it one of the most challenging and rewarding accomplishments of a vocal ensemble. A “friendly” audition is required, and a commi...    less

Photo by Gordon Smith

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...

[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...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in the Voices of Gold performance

2016 Christmas Concert at Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK. Directed by Richard Janzen 0:00 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (arr. Richard Janzen) 3:00 - The Glory Of The Father (Egil Hovland)

Shumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this Choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The Choir has toured throughout Briti...  moreShumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this Choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The Choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, they sang in Ottawa at the Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 the group was featured at the presitigious and exciting international Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever the Choir travels, we spread the joy of music-making and hope to bring communities together through song. Shumayela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on musical literacy, music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Shumayela provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group...    less

The Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their concert  "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th.   The New Zealand based Choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun concert has something for every...