First in a series of videos for choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage...  moreFirst in a series of videos for choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage legato singing and natural phrasing and 2) "Umbrellas" to ease the top of a woman's range. Elektra's mandate is "to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and the creation, exploration, and celebration of women's repertoire." Your thoughts on the video? Let's start a conversation! Repertoire referenced in Episode One: Un Canadien errant, Quebec folk song, arr. Mark Sirett ( http://www.marksirett.ca ); Sheet music: Kelman Hall 04/20MMP29 (Music Plus) (http://musicpluscorp.com/KELMAN%20HALL/88/0); Audio recording available on iTunes and on "Pure Elektra" CD (http://elektra.ca/store/products/pure-elektra/ and http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elektrawomenschoir2)  less

North Sky Chorale in performance in Sasaktoon, SK in May 2023. Mark Sirett is a Canadian composer.

BCS is a friendly local choral society that has come to be know as the 'town's own choir'. It performs sacred and secular music in various venues including Brentwood Cathedral.

A beautiful double choir motet sung by Voices of Concinnity on their debut album, Awaiting Golden light, through Navona Records

Sheffield Chamber Choir is a vibrant ensemble of highly experienced musicians with a common goal - producing imaginative choral performances of the very highest artistic quality. We make numerous cathedral visits throughout the year, but also offer occ...  moreSheffield Chamber Choir is a vibrant ensemble of highly experienced musicians with a common goal - producing imaginative choral performances of the very highest artistic quality. We make numerous cathedral visits throughout the year, but also offer occasional sung services to smaller churches without a choir. We also offer fundraising concerts for charities, building appeals, etc. and are available to hire for weddings, funerals and other occasions.  

The Mayo Male Voice Choir has been in existence for twelve years, it has grown in strength this year from 26 to 42 members, and now has a wide and varied repertory featuring many favorites from light opera to popular musical. Our members are mainly from a...  moreThe Mayo Male Voice Choir has been in existence for twelve years, it has grown in strength this year from 26 to 42 members, and now has a wide and varied repertory featuring many favorites from light opera to popular musical. Our members are mainly from around the Castlebar area, but with five from Ballinrobe, more from Swinford, Kilkelly and Ballyglass we now truly represent our county. Under the musical direction of Deirdre Lee, from Kiltimagh, Deirdre has been our musical director since the choir’s inception, an honors music graduate of University College Maynooth, having studied under Professor Gerard Gillen. She has been involved in many musicals and events as musical director, arranged and conducted. Deirdre is a teacher of music, choir and orchestra in St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar. She has arranged many of the pieces we perform in four part for male voice. which were previously not available to us.  less

Second Act of the 2013 Christmas Show "When You Believe" by the Inspira Chamber Choir

As part of my 2017 www.communtiesinharmony.com blog project.  I'm featuring one choir from each of the 50 states and highlighting the ways in which community choruses are changing the world one community at a time.  This week, I'm feat...

Allsorts Performing Choir, Dundee, performing the song commissioned for the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay by Hands Up For Trad in conjunction with The Big Sing. Singing at the McManus Gallery on 14th November 2014 as part of the Dundee Christmas light...  moreAllsorts Performing Choir, Dundee, performing the song commissioned for the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay by Hands Up For Trad in conjunction with The Big Sing. Singing at the McManus Gallery on 14th November 2014 as part of the Dundee Christmas light Night Celebrations.  

The "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its ser...  moreThe "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its serious professional aspirations. Its repertoire includes lots of rhythm: international and Israeli pop songs, Beatles, Gershwin, musicals - all arranged by Jeanne in five part harmony. Among its most successful performances to date: "Sealed With A Kiss" (2007, 2008), special tribute evenings to lyricists Yoram Teharlev and Shimrit Or (produced by the Rosh-HaAyin Municipality), second place in the choir competition "Kol Rishon" (Rishon LeZion, Succoth, 2008), and semi-final status in the "Zemer Lach Artzi" competition, 2010. We owe a special thank you to Patrick Kelly and Alex Eshed of "SingIsrael", who have coached us periodically along the way. Comments about "Rosh Tov" from the esteemed judges of the &qu...    less