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Pro Coro Canada
Founded in 1981 by Canadian Michel Marc Gervais, Pro Coro Canada is a resident Ensemble at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. In addition to a subscription concert series in Edmonton, the choir performs regional concerts in surrounding Alberta centres... moreFounded in 1981 by Canadian Michel Marc Gervais, Pro Coro Canada is a resident Ensemble at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. In addition to a subscription concert series in Edmonton, the choir performs regional concerts in surrounding Alberta centres, and runs a touring program of choral education for primary and secondary schools. Pro Coro has performed at the Toronto International Choral Festival (1994 and 2002), the 1988 Olympic Arts Festival, and Canadian Voices (2003 landmark series of concerts celebrating 50 years of professional choral singing in Canada and R. Murray Schafer’s 70th year). The choir has commissioned dozens of new works, the majority by Canadian composers.
The twenty-four voices of Pro Coro Canada have been shaped by some of the finest choral conductors in the world, including Gervais, Anders Eby (Sweden), Søren Hansen (Denmark), Agnes Grossmann (Austria), and Richard Sparks (USA). Guest conductors have included Frieder Bernius, Eric Ericson, Gary Graden, Maria Guinand, Bo Holten, E... less
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Lady Talk
5 Soulful Ladies and 1 groovy Bass take you on an a cappella trip full of diversity from swing to R&B, from scandinavian sounds to singer/song-writer ballads, from Manhatten Transfer to POSTYR all with our own Lady Talk flavor!
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Pro Mundi Choir
Based in the San Gabriel Valley, Pro Mundi is committed to providing high quality performances of classical repertoire. We are an Ensemble consisting of advanced volunteer singers who are devoted to choral music and the arts. Pro Mundi is dedicated to ma... moreBased in the San Gabriel Valley, Pro Mundi is committed to providing high quality performances of classical repertoire. We are an Ensemble consisting of advanced volunteer singers who are devoted to choral music and the arts. Pro Mundi is dedicated to making exceptional choral performances available and accessible to all communities.
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Saskatoon Chamber Singers
The Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral Ensemble. The choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur... moreThe Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral Ensemble. The choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur choirs and the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, and participated in the non-competitive Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It has also been the guest choir at Saskatchewan Sings, and sang at the installation of Lynda Haverstock (a former member) as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. In 2010, the choir performed at Podium, the biennial conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, held in Saskatoon.
The choir’s repertoire has been rich in variety since its establishment, and Canadian music has always been an important component of its programming. Perhaps best known for its annual Remembrance Day concert, the choir’s schedule is generally rounded out by a seasonal concert in December or January and on... less
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five-star review in the Telegraph for the Howells Requiem from Trinity College Choir and Stephen Layton. “A fluid lyrical gift, an imaginative harmonic spectrum and a sense of occasion … the Trinity College Choir brings clarity of words...
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Chapter8
Chapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ ... moreChapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ works by today’s talented new composers and arrangers.
Musically, individual members can boast…
singing in St Mark’s, Venice; the Duomo, Florence; the Salzburg Festival; performing a Vocal recital on a stairlift; recording jingles for local radio and being the first girl chorister to sing for a service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
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New Jersey Choral Society
Celebrating over 35 years of passion, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An Ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-sta... moreCelebrating over 35 years of passion, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An Ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-state area, NJCS performs under the baton of dynamic Artistic Director and Conductor, Eric Dale Knapp, accompanied by Linda Sweetman-Waters.
The New Jersey Choral Society’s repertoire is among the most diverse in the area, each season providing exciting musical opportunities and experiences for both singer and audience member. The NJCS season consists of December holiday concerts, Pops concerts in March, featuring music from Broadway, American standards and jazz, and late spring concerts of major choral masterpieces and classical selections. NJCS enjoys the privilege of sharing the stage with many exceptional performers, often collaborating with other choral groups, soloists, instrumentalists, and dancers who create a unique concert experience with each performa... less
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Polyphony:Voices of New Mexico
We are a flexible roster of professional singers based in New Mexico. We love our collaborations with the local professional orchestras, in addition to our acapella chamber Ensemble concerts. Our educational events include our annual Children’s Messiah pe... moreWe are a flexible roster of professional singers based in New Mexico. We love our collaborations with the local professional orchestras, in addition to our acapella chamber Ensemble concerts. Our educational events include our annual Children’s Messiah performance.