[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Choirs that choose not to perform. None of the Choirs or singing groups that I have run were formed as Performing groups.   ...

Alegria Chamber Choir was founded in July 2000 by a group of amateur music enthusiasts from different professions under the guidance of its founding Musical Director M. İnci Tığlı Ayağ. Since its foundation, Alegria Chamber Choir has been Performing under...  moreAlegria Chamber Choir was founded in July 2000 by a group of amateur music enthusiasts from different professions under the guidance of its founding Musical Director M. İnci Tığlı Ayağ. Since its foundation, Alegria Chamber Choir has been Performing under the guidance of conductor İnci Tığlı Ayağ and assistant conductor Gözde Saatçioğlu. Between 2002 and 2008, Alegria Chamber Choir performed under the scope of Ankara Çoksesli Müzik Derneği (Ankara Polyphonic Music Association), a prestigious association which was founded in 1974. Since 2008, the Choir has been extending his repertoire and Performing fully independently as a non-profit and non-governmental organization. The purpose of Alegria is to introduce to large audiences the world’s Choir repertoire from different periods and regions. Alegria has now about 30 members divided into four voices and performs music dating from the Renaissance to Contemporary in all styles such as sacred and folk. Along with the polyphonic arrangements of Turkish musical piec...    less

University of Utah Chamber Choir, under the direction of doctoral student Sonja Sperling Performing Brahms' "Neckereien" on their 2013 Spring Concert in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

A Worcester, UK, Choir is swapping its usual Cathedral surroundings for the bright lights of the rock arena after being asked to perform alongside global music legend Rick Wakeman.   The Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir will be Performing alongs...

University of Utah Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Barlow Bradford Performing "Alchemy" on their 2013 Spring Concert in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

SGD$20,000 in cash and awards are up for grabs!   Looking to perform in world class Performing spaces in Asia? Finding it hard to find opportunities to learn from top Choir maestros from around the world? Want to have customized learning? Or j...

We’re a community Choir with the objective of raising the profile of our charity – Equal People Performing Arts, whose objective is to provide access to the arts regardless of ability, needs or background. The Choir performs songs from pop, musical th...  moreWe’re a community Choir with the objective of raising the profile of our charity – Equal People Performing Arts, whose objective is to provide access to the arts regardless of ability, needs or background. The Choir performs songs from pop, musical theatre and film and, alongside our experienced Choir director, is run by a professional vocal coach to ensure all members are learning good supported singing at the same time as the songs.  

Mission Statement: The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of singing and Performing the finest music in the boy Choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, there...  moreMission Statement: The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of singing and Performing the finest music in the boy Choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, thereby contributing to the greater Phoenix musical life and enhancing Arizona's cultural reputation nationally and internationally.  

Audio of Coventry Carol, recorded on December 4 2013. It is accompanied by photos of Vienna, taken in December 2012 by Mary O' Donoghue.

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