Under the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthchoir.org) T...  moreUnder the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of choir directors and officers of African choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthchoir.org) This biennial project is organizing a technical course with cultural exchange during a Summer camp for two weeks in an African country. Then the choir is prepared to perform in major events in Africa, or to represent Africa in major festivals included in the global agenda of Choral singing. The desire is to gather young singers from around Africa for integration through song, to enrich their cultural diversity, to to become messengers of peace on the continent and throughout the world, but also a model of multiculturalism. 40 singers from 10 african countries are selected after testing (16 to 26 years old) and work with an experienced conductor. Cultural association, non-profit, the African Youth Choir is an answer the needs of a cultural and artistic education...    less

Initially formed as part of a school-outreach program with the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members ...  moreInitially formed as part of a school-outreach program with the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members of QVE, the singers range in disciplines from Music to Engineering to the Arts. Afterglow performs frequently throughout St. John’s, including being featured guests on CBC Radio, local television, Festival 500, as well as community concerts and fundraisers. The group writes their own arrangements and began presenting full concerts last spring. Afterglow was one of 11 groups selected world-wide to partake in the Small Vocal Ensembles component of international biennial Festival 500 in July 2011. This will include masterclasses and individual coaching sessions with Bob Chilcott and Finnish group, Rajaton. As a result of their acceptance, the group was awarded a substantial Professional Project Grant from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Afterglow ...    less

With more than 11,000 singers on our mailing list, and a performing strength (at London's Royal Albert Hall) of between two and three thousand, TRBC is probably the world's largest community choir. Anyone can join: we present top-quality events and invit...  moreWith more than 11,000 singers on our mailing list, and a performing strength (at London's Royal Albert Hall) of between two and three thousand, TRBC is probably the world's largest community choir. Anyone can join: we present top-quality events and invite everyone to 'come and join in' whether you are a lone tenor or a full SATB choir. As well as singing three times a year at the Royal Albert Hall (including the one-and-only 'Messiah from Scratch' each year), we also run cruises and trips abroad. What are you waiting for? Come and join in!  less

Classicappella Saturday 4 July, 10.30am (doors open 10am) to 4.30pm Stamford United Reformed Church Hall29 Broad StreetStamford PE9 1PJ   We are all familiar with classical Choral pieces such as Handel's Messiah, Faure's Requiem and Bach's St Mat...

EVOCATION 2013: THE ART OF GIVINGDate: 27 October 2013Time: 7.00 pmVenue: School of the Arts Concert HallPrice: $20 (Free Seating) Hi there! EVOKX is back this year for Evocation 2013! EVOKX, founded in 2010 by our Choral director Terrence Toh, compris...

Registration is more than paperwork — it’s a core part of choir recruitment, member retention, and overall Choral success. Whether you're leading a community choir, vocal ensemble, or youth chorus, a smooth member registration process su...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the pleasures of being a choir member.     Choir conductor Marjukka Riihimäki by Kanttila   This week I ...

Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre Spring Choral Concert May 5th, 2013

The BSRU Chamber Choir is a part of the Voice and Choral Studies Program at the College of Music, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand. Choir Director: Dr Casey Broadway