Mansfield University Concert choir at the 2012 World choir Games in the voices of Gold Concert

ore">We are a community-based choir composed of children between ages 8 to 16 years old. The choir recently won the Gold medal for Folklore category and Silver Medal for Children's category in the 6th Grand Prix Pattaya International choir Competition last Jul...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">We are a community-based choir composed of children between ages 8 to 16 years old. The choir recently won the Gold medal for Folklore category and Silver Medal for Children's category in the 6th Grand Prix Pattaya International choir Competition last July 25 - 27, 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I wrote a post a a few years back called Do you need singing lessons in order to sing?   Photo by Anna Strumillo   My main point was ...

ore">Saint Alexander choir was founded by Ioannis Kottoros, Cantor at Saint Alexander’s Church in Palaion Faliron, in 1943 and conducted by him until 2006. However, the existence of a primary form of the choir conducted by Agesilaos Papantoniou and then Ioanni...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Saint Alexander choir was founded by Ioannis Kottoros, Cantor at Saint Alexander’s Church in Palaion Faliron, in 1943 and conducted by him until 2006. However, the existence of a primary form of the choir conducted by Agesilaos Papantoniou and then Ioannis Kottoros in succession is traced in 1930s. Since its foundation the choir has had an exclusive and leading position in the parish ecclesiastical music, and, like Saint Alexander’s Church, follows the eastern orthodox doctrine and comes under the Holy Metropolis of Nea Smyrni. Both the choir and the former conductor Ioannis Kottoros have been awarded several times; recently, in 2005, they were honoured with the Golden Cross of Apostle Paul by His Beatitude the late Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Christodoulos. The choir consists totally of men and performs the choral part during the Divine Liturgy in Saint Alexander’s Church every Sunday (10.20 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.) of its operational year, which begins on the first Sunday of November and lasts until...    less

ore">The Bismarck State College Concert choir is a 50 voice non-audition mixed collegiate choir that performs medium to advanced choral literature. Primary goals are to obtain a strong foundational choral training and raise the standard of non-audition choirs ...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Bismarck State College Concert choir is a 50 voice non-audition mixed collegiate choir that performs medium to advanced choral literature. Primary goals are to obtain a strong foundational choral training and raise the standard of non-audition choirs to the level of auditioned 4-yr collegiate choirs.  

ore">Sacred choral music forms an integral part of the mass and has been practiced in various forms since the 4th century. Much of the current scores originate from the renaissance period and later, and are by composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Mozart, Hande...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Sacred choral music forms an integral part of the mass and has been practiced in various forms since the 4th century. Much of the current scores originate from the renaissance period and later, and are by composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Mozart, Handel, & Tallis amongst others. St George’s RC Church Sudburyorgessudbury.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://stgeorgessudbury.org.uk/ is a Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Westminsterorg.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.rcdow.org.uk/ it was consecrated in 1928 and modelled on a pre-reformation English Church. By 1933 there was a regular Sung Mass every Sunday with organ. The singers (all male) were professionals hired by the Parish Priest. Within a short time there were sufficient men available for a choir trained by Frank Adams and they sang at Mass and on Sunday evenings at Vespers and Benediction. They were fully vested in cassock and surplice and sat in choir s...    less

ore">Since its formation as a Centennial Project in 1967, Fanshawe Chorus London has become one of the largest musical performance organizations in Canada, and the largest in Western Ontario. This auditioned mixed voice adult choir performs a an impressive rep...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Since its formation as a Centennial Project in 1967, Fanshawe Chorus London has become one of the largest musical performance organizations in Canada, and the largest in Western Ontario. This auditioned mixed voice adult choir performs a an impressive repertoire of music ranging from symphonic classical to modern favourites under the direction of Maestro, David Holler. Uniquely, the Chorus is backed by its own "Concert Players orchestra" and is a non-profit corporation operating in partnership with the Media Studies Program at Fanshawe College. This organization has achieved its world class status through its adherence to excellence, and the diligence of individual choristers and continues to grow in quality each season. The London Fanshawe Symphonic Chorus organization is also a two time winner of the Ontario Lieutenant-Governor's Award for the Arts for fiscal responsibility and innovative programming.  less

ore">The choir of Christ Chapel performs fine sacred choral literature from primarily the 18th century to the present time. This 65 to 70 member, mixed-voice ensemble sings for services in Christ Chapel, for Christmas in Christ Chapel, an annual spring tour, a...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The choir of Christ Chapel performs fine sacred choral literature from primarily the 18th century to the present time. This 65 to 70 member, mixed-voice ensemble sings for services in Christ Chapel, for Christmas in Christ Chapel, an annual spring tour, and at special College events. Major city tour destinations have included San Antonio, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Milwaukee, Lincoln, and Omaha. Membership is by audition. Conducted by Bradon Dean.  

A short piece based on a folk tune for two-voice youth choir. Pretty good performance here.

ore">Coastal Sound Children’s choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s choir aims to inspire each young singer to be their best–as musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Coastal Sound Children’s choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s choir aims to inspire each young singer to be their best–as musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing. Under the direction of Diana Clark since 2009, Children’s choir consists of caring young musicians from diverse cultural heritages, ages 9-15 years old. Storytelling, joy of singing, connection and flexibility of performance are the core values of this group. The choir also loves to work with guest conductors and share with other choirs. They have recently been guest singers with Vancouver Chamber choir. Since 1989, when Donna Otto founded the group, Coastal Sound Children’s choir has performed at important cultural events in Greater Vancouver and Whistler, has toured extensively throughout the world, and has co-hosted the Coastal Sound International Choral Festival. coastalsoundmusic.com  less