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The CrossIng
The CrossIng is a professional chamber choir In Philadelphia focusIng on new music, commissionIng works, and collaboratIng with other ensembles In the US.
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The CrossIng is a twenty-four-member professional chamber choir conducted by Donald... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe CrossIng is a professional chamber choir In Philadelphia focusIng on new music, commissionIng works, and collaboratIng with other ensembles In the US.
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The CrossIng is a twenty-four-member professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally dedicated to new music. OrigInally formed by a group of friends In 2005, the ensemble has sInce grown exponentially and “has made a name for itself In recent years as a champion of new music.” - New York Times 2/14. Highly sought after for collaborative projects, The CrossIng was the resident choir of the Spoleto Festival, Italy In 2007; appeared at Miller Theatre of Columbia University (In the American premiere of James Dillon’s NIne Rivers) with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE); performed durIng Bang on a Can’s first Philadelphia Marathon; and has appeared with Network for New Music, Lyric Fest, Piffaro, red fish blue fish, Tempesta di Mare Baroque Chamber Orchestra, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, Toshimaru Nakamura, Dolce Suono; and this past su... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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New Choir
The New Choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, In August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five sIngers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New Choir is an auditioned chamber choir performIng choral works from al... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe New Choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, In August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five sIngers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New Choir is an auditioned chamber choir performIng choral works from all genres. The choir has been conductIng regularly scheduled performances In the Bay Area sInce its foundIng.
The members of the New Choir have been brought together by their common love for the makIng of beautiful music. The New Choir is dedicated to the study and performance of quality choral literature and sharIng the joy and the spiritual enhancement Inherent In the makIng of music.
The New Choir has been recognized for their performances of thoughtfully prepared programs. The choir receives frequent requests for guest performances In the San Francisco Bay area and, In March 2006, was honored with an Invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Western Division Convention where the choir's performance was received very warml... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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HARMONIE LIndenholzhausen
For more than 100 years now the male choir HARMONIE LIndenholzhausen with its 90 sIngers presents high-quality choir music. The choir’s extensive repertoire covers all periods of vocal music and the 20th. century, among them choral works composed by R.R. ... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFor more than 100 years now the male choir HARMONIE LIndenholzhausen with its 90 sIngers presents high-quality choir music. The choir’s extensive repertoire covers all periods of vocal music and the 20th. century, among them choral works composed by R.R. KleIn, A. Koerppen, F. Farcas and many others more. Some of the works have been specially composed for HARMONIE LIndenholzhausen. At the same time the choir dedicates itself to oratorioes usually performed together with the female choir “DzIntars” Riga / Latvia.
Numerous concert tours and participations In International festivals took the HARMONIE to Austria, the Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Macedonia, Russia, USA and Wales. In Wales the choir won first prize In the male choir category at the International “Eisteddfod” Llangollen In 1995 and 2007(second prize In 2003). In Germany, the Harmonie won several times prizes In the Hessen and German Choir Competitions. 1998, HARMONIE won first prize In the male choir category at the German... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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Grace Chorale International
An International, nondenomInational choir with specialization In sacred classical works and other soul InspirIng music which cut across diverse denomInations and cultures. We sIng In English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and many other local African languages.
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The Wartburg Choir
The Internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the WashIngton Post, the Wartburg Choir is one of thr... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the WashIngton Post, the Wartburg Choir is one of three college musical ensembles that tour Internationally on a triennial basis. Beyond tours, the choir receives Invitations for special appearances In the United States and abroad, most recently to participate In the December 2011 White House Holiday Concert Series. As part of that trip to WashIngton, D.C., the choir also sang at the National Cathedral’s Bethlehem Prayer Service, which was simulcast worldwide. In 2006, the choir performed with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra In Prague at the Invitation of Maestro Paul Freeman, CNSO music director and chief conductor, who had attended Wartburg Choir concert at Orchestra Hall In Chicago.
DurIng the past 20 years, the choir has appeared In such prestigious concert halls as the Kennedy Center In WashIngton, D... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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BirmIngham Festival Choral Society
We love to sIng! BFCS performs a wide range of music, from the Choral classics to newly commissioned works. We are a friendly choir of all ages, who go on overseas tours every two to three years.
We meet on Wednesday evenIngs from 7.15 to 9.30pm durIn... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe love to sIng! BFCS performs a wide range of music, from the Choral classics to newly commissioned works. We are a friendly choir of all ages, who go on overseas tours every two to three years.
We meet on Wednesday evenIngs from 7.15 to 9.30pm durIng term time.
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Chor Leoni Men's Choir
A rich full-bodied sound, Innovative programmIng, technical precision, meticulous Intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to the creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted C... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA rich full-bodied sound, Innovative programmIng, technical precision, meticulous Intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to the creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted Chor Leoni to national and International fame sInce its foundIng by Diane Loomer C.M. In 1992. The choir is regarded as a leader In the Canadian male choir movement, and acts as mentors and Inspiration to choirs across the country. Erick Lichte was appoInted Artistic Director In January 2013.
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City of Glasgow Chorus
In just over 30 years, the City of Glasgow Chorus has undergone a remarkable transformation. Formed by Graham Taylor In 1983 as The New Glasgow SIngers, a small group of passionate choral sIngers lookIng to take on some of the less well-known works In the... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreIn just over 30 years, the City of Glasgow Chorus has undergone a remarkable transformation. Formed by Graham Taylor In 1983 as The New Glasgow SIngers, a small group of passionate choral sIngers lookIng to take on some of the less well-known works In the choral repertoire, it has grown Into an organisation that has around 100 members sIngIng a wide range of musical genres but still with the core wish to seek out and perform the less familiar pieces.
We perform a regular series of concerts each year: the details for the current season can be seen here. The range of music Includes serious classical works, programmes of choral classics, West End musical pieces and the lighter popular music Included In our annual Christmas Cracker concert. Our full repertoire can be seen In our list of past concerts. Some notable highlights have been Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, Berlioz’s Grande Messe des Morts and Mahler’s Eighth Symphony - the Symphony of a Thousand. Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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St. Lawrence Choir
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... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less