The Drake Choir is Drake University’s select touring ensemble, performing regionally on an annual basis and internationally every four years, most recently in May 2012. It has appeared in major venues in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Wales...  moreThe Drake Choir is Drake University’s select touring ensemble, performing regionally on an annual basis and internationally every four years, most recently in May 2012. It has appeared in major venues in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Wales, and Ireland. The ensemble regularly collaborates with the Des Moines Symphony and sang the Beethoven Ninth Symphony with that orchestra in September 2011. The Drake Choir has performed in Carnegie Hall and has been featured on the conference program of the American Choral Directors Association North Central Division. The ensemble consists of 64-70 singers who are first-year students through seniors and who represent every College of the University. Auditions for returning students take place in April and for new students during the weekend preceding the start of the fall semester. The ensemble rehearses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Director of Choral Studies and Professor of Condcuting.  less

Tottenham Community Choir rehearsing 'Beautiful Day' (from 'Scrooge') and The Jacksons' 'I'll Be There', May 1st 2012.

Recognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the...  moreRecognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the 40th anniversary season of the St. Lawrence Choir. Since 2008 the St. Lawrence Choir has been under the direction of Michael Zaugg. The Swiss-born musician has distinguished himself as an innovative and versatile conductor on the Canadian choral scene. Active as artistic director, guest conductor, pedagogue and clinician, Michael Zaugg brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his work. St. Lawrence Choir was formed in 1972 by Iwan Edwards and a group of singers residing in the West Island of Montreal. Concerts were presented in Lachine until 1983 when the Choir relocated to downtown Montreal. Since 1986, the Choir has regularly appeared with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra as the largest component of the MSO chorus, and has made numerous recordin...    less

In 2012, Travis Branam started a group that has redefined Denver’s dynamic choral scene.  The non-auditioned community Choir comprised of 6th-12th grade students is part of the Colorado Children’s Chorale program.  The name of the ch...

The Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's Choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. ...  moreThe Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's Choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. The Choir was such a success and those involved enjoyed it so much that it was decided to continue. The Choir is a training Choir with the children having opportunities to sing or speak solo lines and learn harmonies. Current members are aged between 4 and 12. The Harmonic Minors is the Major Minors Children's Choir's extension group. This is an auditioned Choir for older children and teens.  less

Šmartno pri Litiji december 2012

The Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Folklore Competition.

A part of the Choir's winning performance at 55th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2012 in Varaždin.

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 詩：Aasmund Vinje韋恩葉 曲：Edvard Grieg葛利格 編曲：Thomas Beck貝克 挪威國民樂派作曲家葛利格（Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907）於1880年採用同年代詩人韋恩葉（Aasmund Vinje, 1818-70）的詩作《十二首歌曲》（Tolv melodier, op.33），〈春天〉是其中第二首，原為一首獨唱曲，因著作者對此曲甚為喜愛，也將其改寫為弦樂...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 詩：Aasmund Vinje韋恩葉 曲：Edvard Grieg葛利格 編曲：Thomas Beck貝克 挪威國民樂派作曲家葛利格（Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907）於1880年採用同年代詩人韋恩葉（Aasmund Vinje, 1818-70）的詩作《十二首歌曲》（Tolv melodier, op.33），〈春天〉是其中第二首，原為一首獨唱曲，因著作者對此曲甚為喜愛，也將其改寫為弦樂團曲。 本曲曲名或可譯為「晚春」，描寫一將死之人，眼見人生最後一個春天的感慨與期盼，據說葛利格是為紀念一位早逝的朋友而譜寫此曲，兩段重複的歌詞，展現平易、真摯的情感。本版本則是由挪威當代作曲家貝克（Thomas Beck），改編成的無伴奏混聲合唱曲。 Enno ei gong fekk eg vetren at sjå for våren at røma; Heggen med tre som der blomar var på, eg atter såg bløma. Enno ei gong fekk eg isen at sjå frå landet at fljota. Snjoen at bråna og fossen i å at fyssa og brjota. Graset det grøne eg enno ein gong fekk skoda med blomar; Enno eg høyrde at vårfuglen song mot sol og mot sumar. Ei gong eg sjølv i den vårlege eim, som mettar mitt auga, Ei gong eg der vil meg finna ein heim og symjande lauga. Alt det, som våren i møte meg bar og blomen, eg plukkad', Federnes åndir eg trudde det var, som dansad' og sukkad'. Derfor eg fann millom bjørkar og bar i våren ei gåta; Derfor det ljod...    less

Koyu no Tebulul T'boli Folksong / Arr. Eudenice V. Palaruan Cork International Choral Festival 2012 Winner of the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition 5 May 2012 Conductor: Maria Lourdes Venida-Hermo