Words by James Iwasuk. Commissioned by the Choral Arts Initiative. A restless, energetic SATB piece suitable for collegiate choirs. A driving piano part--influenced by minimalism and rock music--provides a rhythmic impetus for more expansive, colorful ...  moreWords by James Iwasuk. Commissioned by the Choral Arts Initiative. A restless, energetic SATB piece suitable for collegiate choirs. A driving piano part--influenced by minimalism and rock music--provides a rhythmic impetus for more expansive, colorful vocal lines. At turns frenzied, lyrical, and visceral, this piece pays disillusioned tribute to that not-so-glamorous icon of the open road, the Greyhound bus.  

EMBER is the semi-professional Choral ensemble of Ember Choral Arts. Ember performs its entire season in both New Jersey and New York. Ember Choral Arts focuses on performing and promoting music of living composers, and boasts robust educational outreac...  moreEMBER is the semi-professional Choral ensemble of Ember Choral Arts. Ember performs its entire season in both New Jersey and New York. Ember Choral Arts focuses on performing and promoting music of living composers, and boasts robust educational outreach programs. Ember’s core value is the belief that music has a unique power to affect the human heart and soul.  

Lehigh University Choral Union is a concert choir comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members and performs with the other ensembles of Lehigh University Choral Arts. The ensemble performs masterworks of the Choral-orchestral repertoire su...  moreLehigh University Choral Union is a concert choir comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members and performs with the other ensembles of Lehigh University Choral Arts. The ensemble performs masterworks of the Choral-orchestral repertoire such as Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Orff's Carmina Burana, as well as opera choruses, a cappella repertoire, and works specially composed for them. Performances include world-renowned guest soloists and musicians. The ensemble is directed by internationally acclaimed conductor and composer Steven Sametz. Lehigh University Choral Union has performed at New York's Carnegie Hall and has toured internationally in China, Portugal, Hawaii, Italy, Spain, Austria and Hungary. No audition is required but the ability to read music is helpful.  less

For more than 75 years the Choral Arts Society of Frederick has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive, multi-generational community through the study and performance of quality Choral music. Performing all genres of music on their home stage at Frederick Commun...  moreFor more than 75 years the Choral Arts Society of Frederick has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive, multi-generational community through the study and performance of quality Choral music. Performing all genres of music on their home stage at Frederick Community College, CASF is known for bringing a dynamic and invigorating concert set to every season. Sharing a passion for music in the community is a mainstay for the choir and its Artistic Director Lynn Staininger, who strategically partners with local and regional artists to bring a variety of instrumental support to complement the nonprofit’s harmonious sounds.  less

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTATION IS : 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 We have almost reached our goal of registering 200 Choristers for our Music Initiative. We will hold open Registration until 30 September 2019 – the registered choristers will form the first seas...

SABELANI Music Initiative.. Music for Nation Building We are holding Open Days the : 10th August 2019 for Focal Point Far North for the area of : Tembisa - Ekurhuleni - Gauteng 11th August 2019 for Focal Point Far East Rand for the areas...

"Ave Verum" by Jake Runestad. Original text by Todd Boss. Performed live by The Choral Arts Society of Washington D.C. at the Kennedy Center. Scott Tucker, conductor.

Roots Chorale started out as an Initiative to keep the Choral practice alive outside of the church circles and to promote these practices in the community of San Andres Islands Archipelago.

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

To promote excellence in community music making, the Choral masterworks of both known and lesser known composers, the continuing musical and vocal development of its membership and to enhance access to Choral music for all segments of the community.