The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, Jazz, folk and blues. The 21 classically trained outstanding vocalists of The Nathaniel Dett Chora...  moreThe Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, Jazz, folk and blues. The 21 classically trained outstanding vocalists of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale have shared the stage with internationally recognized artists such as Juno Award-winning Jazz pianist Joe Sealy, singers Molly Johnson and Jackie Richardson, and opera star Kathleen Battle and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble has performed for such luminaries as opera singer Jessye Norman and Dance Theatre of Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell. The Chorale has performed at events honouring world leaders Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, personality Muhammad Ali, and pianist Oscar Peterson and was the only Canadian ensemble invited to perform as part of the celebrations surrounding the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama in January of 2009.  less

The Yakinton Octet is one of the most praised vocal groups to come out of Israel in recent years. The group works mostly acapella but has also performed in other styles, such as big band. The group's repertoire ranges from Israeli folk to American Jazz an...  moreThe Yakinton Octet is one of the most praised vocal groups to come out of Israel in recent years. The group works mostly acapella but has also performed in other styles, such as big band. The group's repertoire ranges from Israeli folk to American Jazz and British pop. The emphasis always being on tight harmony, even balance and a clear unit sound. The Yakinton Octet is truly a singer's group, consisting of eight friends who work as a democratic group with no professional conductor.  

A cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for Choir is complemented by a Jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including voc...  moreA cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for Choir is complemented by a Jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including vocal improvisation by three soloists. This piece was featured on the concert program at Musikhögskolan Ingesund on 4 May 2014.  

Acappellago was founded in 2002 by a number of community members seeking a musical challenge. We present a wide variety of music ranging from classical, contemporary, Jazz, pop, gospel, spirituals & have given a number of world, US & Chicago premieres.

All Choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per Choir (including the conductor and the Choir’s leader). The program of the Choir ensemble must be ...  moreAll Choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per Choir (including the conductor and the Choir’s leader). The program of the Choir ensemble must be on the category of CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, Jazz, or FOLK music. The choice of program it’s free without limit of the instruments that may accompany the Choir ensemble. The duration of performance shall not exceed 20 minutes per performance. The Choir ensembles may have tree performances during the Festival. The following application documents must be provided by the closing date June, 01.Accommodation shall be organized from the organizers in student hostels in Skopje. The participants shall be placed in rooms with 2 or 3 beds, breakfast is included. The accommodation for the participants is free  less

5th WORLD Choir FESTIVAL ON MUSICALS

Girls from 14-24 with exceptional voices from the Southern Gauteng region are welcome to audition and join the Choir.