ore">The Vision of Peace Youth choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the dir...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Vision of Peace Youth choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the directorship of Ellie Davidoff. choir membership consists of youth from the 8th grade through to college age students. Now in their 13th season, this choir has grown in membership as well as experience. There are still several original members, and every season they are joined by their younger siblings and new friends, who add strength and spirit to the group. The repertoire of the Vision of Peace Youth choir consists of hymns and folk songs sung in the traditional Doukhobor acapella style that has been passed from generation to generation for over 200 years. The hymns and folk songs as well as the contemporary numbers in their program selection reflect their Doukobor beliefs as well as their steadfast wish for a peaceful existence on this earth.  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...

ore">The Student choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music (BSAM) was formed by the BSAM Department of Choral Conducting.Today under the direction of Inessy Bodyako the student choir with well known conductors represents the project «Choral pages of the XX-t...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Student choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music (BSAM) was formed by the BSAM Department of Choral Conducting.Today under the direction of Inessy Bodyako the student choir with well known conductors represents the project «Choral pages of the XX-th century» in which frameworks concerts of modern Polish, Swiss and Bulgarian choral music have already taken place. Students of chorus constantly take part in master classes of leading representatives of foreign choral culture.  

ore">The Alla Polacca Children and Youth choir is an educational endeavor that provides unique musical training experience for children and teenagers. Our choristers' talents and musicality are nurtured, their voices are trained, they are taught correct dictio...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Alla Polacca Children and Youth choir is an educational endeavor that provides unique musical training experience for children and teenagers. Our choristers' talents and musicality are nurtured, their voices are trained, they are taught correct diction and musical expression. We aid harmonious growth - in terms of both musical and personal development of our vocalists. Alla Polacca Children and Youth choir is affiliated with the Teatr Wielki/Grand Theatre - Polish National Opera in Warsaw. The choir consists of 200 choristers performing in four age groups. The choir was founded three decades ago by Sabina Wlodarska, a recognized music educator and student of maestro Stefan Stuligrosz. In 2014, Anna Bednarska took over from Sabina Wlodarska as Alla Polacca's conductor and artistic director. Alla Polacca choir participates in concerts, operas and other musical projects staged at the Teatr Wielki/Grand Theatre - Polish National Opera in Warsaw and at other prestigious places and events. Its members take ...    less

ore">The Jay Singers are a mixed voice a cappella based near Norwich, UK conducted by Neil Mackenzie - founder member of The Sixteen and current member of The BBC Singers. We are a well established choir, now in our second decade, that give concerts all ove...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Jay Singers are a mixed voice a cappella based near Norwich, UK conducted by Neil Mackenzie - founder member of The Sixteen and current member of The BBC Singers. We are a well established choir, now in our second decade, that give concerts all over Norfolk as well as further afield. We sing a wide range of music and have produced two CDs that reflect our repertoire. Further information about the choir, upcoming concerts and the CDs are available on our website: http://jaysingers.com or on our Facebook Page.  less

ore">Performed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No one met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me fr...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Performed by over a thousand voices from around the world over six weeks, this was recorded, mixed and produced entirely from home. No one met during its production. START - 10:03 L'Homme Armé - 10:59 Call to Prayer - 17:06 Kyrie - 19:13 Save Me from Bloody Men - 30:00 Sanctus - 31:45 Hymn Before Action - 39:07 Charge! - 42:16 Last Post - 48:51 Angry Flames - 50:28 Torches - 54:17 Agnus Dei - 57:24 Now the Guns have Stopped - 1:01:28 Benedictus - 1:05:26 Better is Peace - 1:13:58 Final Chorale - 1:21:31  less

ore">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...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">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 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...

ore">Hullabaloo Community Quire is one of Brighton’s longest established, nationally renowned and much loved Natural voice choir... and that means NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements & NO limits! Our strength is in our repertoire and our ethos...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Hullabaloo Community Quire is one of Brighton’s longest established, nationally renowned and much loved Natural voice choir... and that means NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements & NO limits! Our strength is in our repertoire and our ethos. We sing songs of protest, passion and celebration throughout the ages from all around the world. Leaving no generic stone unturned, our repertoire is wildly eclectic and deeply funky; songs to make you laugh, stomp your feet, shiver with harmonic delight and keep coming back for more! Our Musical Director Kirsty Martin explains our vision: “We believe that collective song is a strong and versatile instrument that can move mountains. We stand out from the sing-along choirs and the corporate choral businesses as a bold creative force; an equitable, exploratory and enjoyable musical community who share and perform innovative vocal music together with a palpable and infectious joy. We’re willing to go where no choirs have gone before! We are the music makers, ...    less