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Viri Men's Ensemble
The Viri Choir is an elite vocal men's a capella ensemble made up of 13 extraordinary members that represent all areas of the performing Arts. Our goal is to master and perform all different kinds of men's a capella music to the highest standard and to in... moreThe Viri Choir is an elite vocal men's a capella ensemble made up of 13 extraordinary members that represent all areas of the performing Arts. Our goal is to master and perform all different kinds of men's a capella music to the highest standard and to increase our vocal abilities in many different genres of music such as pop, classical, alternative rock and classic barbershop
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Peninsula Girls Chorus
Founded in January 1994, the Peninsula Girls Chorus has evolved from an organization serving just 11 girls into a 240-member premiere Arts education and performance organization. The Peninsula Girls Chorus strives toward a high level of musicianship pair... moreFounded in January 1994, the Peninsula Girls Chorus has evolved from an organization serving just 11 girls into a 240-member premiere Arts education and performance organization. The Peninsula Girls Chorus strives toward a high level of musicianship paired with sensitive interpretations of music from a variety of genres. In our quest to become global citizens of the 21st century, the PGC performs both locally and abroad. We provide a valuable resource to our local community through assorted outreach performances and we participate in prestigious domestic and international music festivals. In addition to musical benefits, the PGC offers opportunities for the development of leadership skills, higher-order thinking, discipline and self-esteem. We teach music, and in the process our girls learn something equally valuable—responsibility. less
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The Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children
The Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children is the flagship project of The Kaos Organisation is a Youth Arts Charity based in Haringey. Established in February 1995, with a firm belief in the vital importance of the creative Arts, we have a pract... moreThe Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children is the flagship project of The Kaos Organisation is a Youth Arts Charity based in Haringey. Established in February 1995, with a firm belief in the vital importance of the creative Arts, we have a practical ethos of creativity, communication and co-operation. Our motto is: Excellence through teamwork and fun!
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Where is a Culture’s music tradition to be found?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
A few years ago I spent two weeks travelling through the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I was really looking forward to hearing plenty of tr...
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Femmeuse
Femmeuse is a Female Choir that consists of 18 enthusiastic singers of all ages. The atmosphere in the group is very good and that enables us to really make good and warm music together. We sing a capella as well as accompanied music. Our repertoire is a ... moreFemmeuse is a Female Choir that consists of 18 enthusiastic singers of all ages. The atmosphere in the group is very good and that enables us to really make good and warm music together. We sing a capella as well as accompanied music. Our repertoire is a mix of renaissance and contemporary music, both classical and pop.
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TAIKA
TAIKA (magic, charm, hex and conjuration) Choir was founded in 2012 by its conductor master of music Karla-Maria Toiviainen. In a short time the Choir has achieved a valuable role in the Finnish community in The Netherlands.
TAIKA practices in The Hagu... moreTAIKA (magic, charm, hex and conjuration) Choir was founded in 2012 by its conductor master of music Karla-Maria Toiviainen. In a short time the Choir has achieved a valuable role in the Finnish community in The Netherlands.
TAIKA practices in The Hague. The Choir has a wide repertoire, ranging from folk to pop, with an emphasis on Finnish Female choral music. However, the Choir enthusiastically performs songs from all around the world.
The Choir performs in a wide range of events hosted by businesses and organisations. In the spring of 2015 the Choir was performing for the first time abroad - in Finland. Summer 2017 Choir was in Verona, Italy, taking a part of an international Choir festival. less
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VokalArs
VokalArs, an all-Female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether si... moreVokalArs, an all-Female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size Choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether singers or related to other areas of music or those who, despite having another occupation, have a solid musical background and an extense vocal and choral experience.
The unique sonority of a Female group of singers, usually a capella, has been widely explored throughout the history of music by many composers from all times, both male and Female. Examples of such music can be found from the Middle Ages up to contemporary music; however it is not until Romanticism that works are composed specifically for Female Choirs. Thus, a particular genre is born that will keep its own entity up to the present times. This genre has been especially cultivated as of late by Female artists and composers. Both aspects, that is presenting works written for Female Choir as well ... less
