The orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, organized in 1929, is The longest continuously performing arts group in The state of Arizona.  During World War II, The chorus performed with 21 singers because many of Their oTher members, including The director, ...

an class="view_more">Founded in 1982 by Lawrence “Larry” Bandfield, The Santa Fe Desert Chorale is one of The longest continually performing professional music organizations in New Mexico, as well as one of The most distinguished. In his review of The “American voices” progra...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Founded in 1982 by Lawrence “Larry” Bandfield, The Santa Fe Desert Chorale is one of The longest continually performing professional music organizations in New Mexico, as well as one of The most distinguished. In his review of The “American voices” program, Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News wrote “The variety certainly displayed The ensemble’s impressive versatility. Habermann consistently got vivid performances, introspective music elegantly colored and shaped, extrovert fare delivered with great pizzazz. Individual singers got lots of solo exposure.” Now in his eleventh season, Artistic Director Joshua Habermann leads The Chorale in repertoire spanning seven centuries, from early polyphony to contemporary works. The composition of The Chorale is truly national in scope and The ensemble is recognized as one of The finest American chamber choirs. A recent highlight was an invitational appearance at The American Choral Directors Association National Conference, which was later broadcast by Minnesota Pu...    lessan>

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   The choirs and workshops that I lead are run on The principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   We’re in The middle of learning a song. People are struggling a bit. Then someone asks: “What note is that?”   Photo by ph...

an class="view_more">We are a made up of individuals in recovery from addiction, parents & carers and friends of recovery. We raise The profile of recovery and reduce stigma through singing. We are available to sing at events, conferences, seasonal and any oTher times. We...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">We are a made up of individuals in recovery from addiction, parents & carers and friends of recovery. We raise The profile of recovery and reduce stigma through singing. We are available to sing at events, conferences, seasonal and any oTher times. We average 18 members and meet weekly.  an>

an class="view_more">Toronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a passion for presenting excellent choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and oTher arts organizations to join in cla...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Toronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a passion for presenting excellent choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and oTher arts organizations to join in classical choral repertoire in 3 - 4 concerts per season. TBC organizes and participates in “Messiah for The City” and in many local community events. TBC’s “Choral Scholars Program offers subsidy and training to singers aged 19 to 24. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30pm, September to May, usually at Kingston Road United Church. Auditions in September and January; The ability to read music and choral experience are assets. Torontobeachchorale@gmail.com  lessan>

This setting of The Communion Service uses mainly The Mixolydian and Dorian modes (with short excursions into Lydian and Aeolian and occasionally jazzy modes). It is performed by The composer - multitracking.

The Lost Sound A cappella mixed voice chorus at night of 1000 voices 2012 Exeter Devon

an class="view_more">Latin “con” +“spirare” = “to breaThe togeTher.” We sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since Then, The organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, profess...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Latin “con” +“spirare” = “to breaThe togeTher.” We sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since Then, The organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founding artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two adult ensembles and two youth choirs. The five-time Grammy-nominated chamber choir Conspirare, with extraordinarily talented singers from around The country, is presented in an annual concert series in Austin and oTher Texas communities, tours in The U.S. and abroad, and records on The Harmonia Mundi label. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer singers performs at least one large choral/orchestral work annually in Austin and often collaborates with The Austin Symphony and oTher performing organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educat...    lessan>