World Premiere - July 3, 2017 - The Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. Joshua Habermann, conductor - - - The Assembled Choir of Serenade! 2017: Anima (USA) Balkanes (Bulgaria/France) Le Cantanti di Chicago (USA) Coro Polifonico (Panama) Egschigle...  moreWorld Premiere - July 3, 2017 - The Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. Joshua Habermann, conductor - - - The Assembled Choir of Serenade! 2017: Anima (USA) Balkanes (Bulgaria/France) Le Cantanti di Chicago (USA) Coro Polifonico (Panama) Egschiglen (Mongolia/Germany) Escolania de Montserrat (Catalonia, Spain) GAndharva Choir (India) Insingizi (Zimbabwe) Latvian Voices (Latvia) Les Voix Boréales (Canada) Madras Youth Choir (India) Miami Children's Chorus (USA) Pihcintu (USA) - - - Commissioned by Classical Movements for the 2017 Serenade! Choral Festival: A JFK 100 Celebration as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program - - - score available at: www.sydneyguillaume.com - - - Haitian Creole text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume (father of the composer) Ansanm Ansanm Pou lapè, pou lajisitis, anpil nan yo mouri. Pou kouraj yo, pou vizyon yo, Pou tout sa yo te fè, pou tout sa yo sibi, N’ape chante pou yo. N’ap fè lwanj pou yo. Ayibobo pou yo! Ansanm ansanm, nan kè poze, an nou cha...    less

Clearly Vocal is a five-member a cappella vocal group from Tyler, Texas, performing a wide range of musical genres, including Jazz, pop, holiday, love songs, classical, secular And sacred. We provide music for All occasions, such as private parties, corpo...  moreClearly Vocal is a five-member a cappella vocal group from Tyler, Texas, performing a wide range of musical genres, including Jazz, pop, holiday, love songs, classical, secular And sacred. We provide music for All occasions, such as private parties, corporate functions, weddings, birthdays, etc., with a varied repertoire in the style of The Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, The Real Group, Singers Unlimited, The Swingle Singers, Take Six And others. Clearly Vocal was selected as one of seven groups to compete in the 2010 Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes in Denver, Colorado. As winners of the 2010 Contemporary A Cappella League Showcase, Clearly Vocal was a featured group at the SoJam A Cappella Festival in Durham, North Carolina, November 12 & 13, 2010.  less

Vive is a 6-part acapella group intent on re-imagining the close-harmony Jazz/spiritual/acapella sound. It is made up of James Rose (Founder), Sam Robson, Emily Dankworth, Ben Cox, Martynas Vilpisauskas And Lewis Daniel, All young And talented musicians f...  moreVive is a 6-part acapella group intent on re-imagining the close-harmony Jazz/spiritual/acapella sound. It is made up of James Rose (Founder), Sam Robson, Emily Dankworth, Ben Cox, Martynas Vilpisauskas And Lewis Daniel, All young And talented musicians from the GuildhAll School of Music. Performing live on stage around London with guest singers such as Jacqui Dankworth, VIVE brings rich, diverse harmonies with a fresh, contemporary sound, taking inspiration from the legendary Take 6 And the Real Group! Their music is mainly original arrangements And compositions And what's more, the focal point is not just pop, fusion, harmony, Jazz, spirituals... but a complete synthesis of All of these. They will be performing a set of originals And covers, including original compositions 'Voices', And 'Ezekiel Saw De Wheel' - the latter proclaimed "Genius" by Mervyn Warren! "YOU HAVE A GREAT BLEND" - Alvin Chea, take 6 "a very good sense for arranging harmony for voices" - Dr Dent Take 6  less

We are a modern a cappella choir of 35 enthusiastic singers. Founded in 2003 our musical journey takes us from Jazz to soul, pop to singer/songwriter. We are not professional singers but each of us has a very musical background And we use every opportuni...  moreWe are a modern a cappella choir of 35 enthusiastic singers. Founded in 2003 our musical journey takes us from Jazz to soul, pop to singer/songwriter. We are not professional singers but each of us has a very musical background And we use every opportunity to further our musical horizon, especiAlly in terms of timbre And dynamics. Strong influences are the scAndinavian contemporary choir scene led by Vocal Line, Bobby McFerrin, Take 6 And many more. Enjoy!  

We are a women's choir based in Canterbury, Kent. We enjoy singing a wide range of repertoire, from classical to Jazz And international music. We perform on a regular basis, raising funds for local charities And organisations. We have on going partnership...  moreWe are a women's choir based in Canterbury, Kent. We enjoy singing a wide range of repertoire, from classical to Jazz And international music. We perform on a regular basis, raising funds for local charities And organisations. We have on going partnerships with choirs in Rheims And Ris Orangis. Our focus is on sharing the joy of singing And friendship.  

Israelis are known for having chutzpah, And nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music And a repertoire That ranges from vocal Jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is &qu...  moreIsraelis are known for having chutzpah, And nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music And a repertoire That ranges from vocal Jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is "in your face" right from the start And with every chord. Our day jobs of (from top voice down) a lawyer, a voice teacher, a computer programmer, And an army officer don't exactly bring to mind outrageous laughter And tremendous harmonies, but That's just what Chutzpah! brings to every performance.  less

The Capital Hearings are a mixed a cappella vocal ensemble based in Washington, DC. We perform a wide variety of music including classical favorites, Jazz stAndards And contemporary pop arrangements.

COLLAVOCE CHOIR combines a passion for revisiting And revitalising the sacred And the popular with an eclectic folio of musical theatre, Jazz And folk. Book Collavoce Choir for your wedding service, reception, concert, festival or charity event. Choose fr...  moreCOLLAVOCE CHOIR combines a passion for revisiting And revitalising the sacred And the popular with an eclectic folio of musical theatre, Jazz And folk. Book Collavoce Choir for your wedding service, reception, concert, festival or charity event. Choose from a Quartet to the full sound of 40!  

The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique Jazz And pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning per...  moreThe international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique Jazz And pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing And creating a sound That spans the entire range of vocal colour. Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, VOCES8 first achieved success in 2005, winning first prize at the International Choral GrAnd Prix in Gorizia, Italy. Subsequently the group has performed widely in the UK, Europe, the USA, Africa And Asia. VOCES8’s career has developed both in the classical choral scene And the world of a cappella. In 2009, the group’s first commercial album, EVENSONG, was nominated for a CARA. The group’s most recent release, ACES HIGH, is a scintillating collection of VOCES8’s unique interpretations of Jazz And pop favourites And theme tunes from the legendary James Bond movies And is on general release on the Signum Classics ...    less

Coral Ensemble is a Israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger And conductor: Tzvi Sherf The repertoire: a-cappella And accompanied arrangements of Israeli And non Israeli popular songs, Jazz stAndards, gospel & spirituals, And...  moreCoral Ensemble is a Israeli 10 singers' vocal ensemble. Musical director, arranger And conductor: Tzvi Sherf The repertoire: a-cappella And accompanied arrangements of Israeli And non Israeli popular songs, Jazz stAndards, gospel & spirituals, And Jewish And international folklore. During its 25 years of activity, the ensemble has won several first prizes in choral competitions in Israel And Europe, performed in many musical festivals And events, as well as TV shows And radio programs. The ensemble collaborated with top Israeli musicians such as Yoni Rechter, Alon Olearchik And many more. Coral Ensemble has released 3 albums: Coral Ensemble (1994), Troubdour (2010), At This Time (2017), And a recording of Tzvi Sherf's composition, based on 6 Hasidic Nigunim – Kachomer Beyad Hayotzer (As the Clay in the Potter's hAnd) (2019).  less