The South Cape Children's Choir, directed by Jan-Erik Swart, is one of the foremost regional children's Choirs in South Africa. In 2010 it won the ATKV Animato Children's Choir Finals and the KKNK "Kanna" prize for best musical production (2013....  moreThe South Cape Children's Choir, directed by Jan-Erik Swart, is one of the foremost regional children's Choirs in South Africa. In 2010 it won the ATKV Animato Children's Choir Finals and the KKNK "Kanna" prize for best musical production (2013.) During 2014 the SCCC won the "Musica Sacra" Open category of the World Choral Games, in Riga (2014) and all categories of the ATKV Animato Finals (2014), being awarded the prize of "Choir of the Competition." It has recorded eight cd's, one dvd; has toured Europe seven times and Talented choristers from several schools in the Garden Route region of South Africa's Western Cape Province are auditioned and rehearse every Friday in the city of George, under the direction of conductor Jan-Erik Swart. They perform a repertoire of up to 50 pieces per year, and perform full-length concerts between 26-33 times per year. The Choir has hosted and sung with many of the foremost Choirs in the world, including the World Youth Choir, the Tyge...    less

Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all per...  moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all periods and most styles. Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the Choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013. Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003. Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range...    less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[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...

This EXTREMELY catchy blue-grassy Choir tune will be the favorite of your students.  Great concert closer, Perfect for small groups, large groups, massed choruses, can be easily rearranged for SSA, SA, TTB, etc...  and with a little analysis, ad...

"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined Choirs of the Girl Cho...  more"Be Like the Bird" by Abbie Betinis. Text by Victor Hugo. Recorded live on March 16, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Radcliffe Choral Society of Harvard University and the combined Choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Director: Beth Willer of RCS. Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her -- and sings -- knowing she hath wings.  

La Escolanía María Auxiliadora (EMA) es un coro de voces blancas que nace en 1997 en el Colegio María Auxiliadora (Salesianas) de Cádiz por iniciativa de Antonio Hernández Asencio, profesor de música del centro y director musical desde su fundación. En la...  moreLa Escolanía María Auxiliadora (EMA) es un coro de voces blancas que nace en 1997 en el Colegio María Auxiliadora (Salesianas) de Cádiz por iniciativa de Antonio Hernández Asencio, profesor de música del centro y director musical desde su fundación. En la actualidad sus componentes vienen desde distintos centros escolares, institutos y facultades. En sus ya 18 años de historia la EMA ha participado en multitud de concursos, encuentros y congresos con coros de todo el mundo y ha sido invitada a colaborar en galas y proyectos benéficos. Tuvieron especial relevancia los encuentros nacionales en Guadix (Granada), Toledo, Oviedo y Murcia, así como los congresos internacionales en Granada, Estocolmo, Roma y París. En julio de 2012 realizó una intensa gira de siete conciertos en la región de Aveyron (Francia), en abril de 2013 fue invitada al I Festival Internacional de Coros en Casablanca (Marruecos) y en 2014 al Festival Internacional de Canto Coral en Tánger. En diciembre de 2104 fue invitada al I Encuentro de ...    less

Singology has been developing and running Choirs for more than 20 years and now they are bringing their blend of infectious Choir singing to an area near you. Singology Ealing opens its doors week beginning 24th September 2012 so there couldn't be a bett...  moreSingology has been developing and running Choirs for more than 20 years and now they are bringing their blend of infectious Choir singing to an area near you. Singology Ealing opens its doors week beginning 24th September 2012 so there couldn't be a better time to join! No audition necessary, just sign up and get singing! Find out more at www.singology.com, or call 020 8686 6479.