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The Academy Chamber Choir
National Choir of The Year 2012
The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir was founded in September 2007 as part of a performing group’s initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore.
Each Choir member has a different and wide-ranging backgrou... moreNational Choir of The Year 2012
The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir was founded in September 2007 as part of a performing group’s initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore.
Each Choir member has a different and wide-ranging background in solo, operatic and competitive performance, which enhances the Choir’s ability to undertake some of the more challenging choral works and contributes to their fresh and unique sound. The Academy Chamber Choir’s repertoire spans from early to contemporary music.
Their most recent success was ranking third in “Irelands Choir of the Year” at Cork International Choral Festival 2013. They then went on to win 1st place in the Early Music, 1st place in the Irish Language and 2nd place in the Sacred Music at Navan Choral Festival 2013. They were 2nd place in RTE Lyric FM’s Choirs for Christmas Competition – Irelands largest choral competition featuring over 400 Choirs.
They are winners of the “National Choir of the Year 2012” competition.
They have had huge suc... less
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Sheffield Chamber Choir
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.
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Les Sirènes Female Chamber Choir
Les Sirènes is a Glasgow-based female Chamber Choir consisting of 26 vocalists, all students and graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD). In October 2012, the Choir was awarded the prestigious title of Choir of the Year 2012, a... moreLes Sirènes is a Glasgow-based female Chamber Choir consisting of 26 vocalists, all students and graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD). In October 2012, the Choir was awarded the prestigious title of Choir of the Year 2012, after an extensive UK-wide search and a competitive Grand Final held at London's Royal Festival Hall. The ensemble was established in 2007 by present musical director Andrew Nunn and performs regularly across Scotland and beyond, having given concerts in renowned venues such as Glasgow Cathedral, the SECC, Dunkeld Cathedral, Paisley Abbey, the Mackintosh Church, the Queen's Hall, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and London’s Cadogan Hall. The Choir has also performed in more obscure locations, having “sung on the subway” as part of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) promotion of the Glasgow underground.
As well as their victory in the Choir of the Year competition, the Choir reached the semi-final stage of BBC1’s Last Choir Standing in 2008. T... less
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Voces Chamber Choir
Voces Chamber Choir is a part of the Voces Academy community.
8 professional voices function as section leaders for the 24 member ensemble from the conducting learning program me
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Fingal Chamber Choir
Fingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lau... moreFingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lauridsen and McMillan, and is highly regarded at home and abroad.
In 2011, we travelled to Trondheim, Norway, to take part in Sangforening, a major festival featuring hundreds of Norwegian Choirs, and were the first ever foreign Choir invited to take part. 2012 saw us visit Languedoc, France, where we gave concerts in beautiful old churches in Alzonne and Montréal, near Carcassonne. We are active in radio and television, having featured in many broadcasts of recorded and live services by the Irish national broadcaster RTE, including one recorded in Swords CoI church which was broadcast on Christmas day, 2010 and Easter and Advent services in 2012 and 2013.
We are frequently asked to perform at weddings and corporate events and recently had the pleasure of ... less
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Komorni zbor Orfej Ljutomer
Komorni zbor Orfej / Chamber Choir Orfej
was formed in 1989. The Choir's permanent artistic director is Romana Rek. In the past years, Chamber Choir Orfej has received a number of awards, which places them among the more prominent Slovenian Choirs. Orfej... moreKomorni zbor Orfej / Chamber Choir Orfej
was formed in 1989. The Choir's permanent artistic director is Romana Rek. In the past years, Chamber Choir Orfej has received a number of awards, which places them among the more prominent Slovenian Choirs. Orfej has proven its high level of vocal performance in April 2010 at the prestigious Slovene national Choir competition ‘Naša Pesem’ (i. e. ‘Our Song’). The Choir scored 93 points, received the gold award, and the second prize in the category ‘mixed Choirs’.
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EnChor Chamber Choir
EnChor Chamber Choir is a dedicated group of individuals whose distinct talents combine “In Chorus”, bringing to life a vast array of musical works.
EnChor began singing together in the fall of 2005. We are an auditioned group of approximately 32 singe... moreEnChor Chamber Choir is a dedicated group of individuals whose distinct talents combine “In Chorus”, bringing to life a vast array of musical works.
EnChor began singing together in the fall of 2005. We are an auditioned group of approximately 32 singers, coming from a broad cross section of the Calgary and area community. EnChor proudly highlights the work of Canadian artists, and includes Canadian content in every concert.
An important part of our directive is to collaborate with fellow Calgary artists. We have shared our concerts with Paul Rumbolt and Friends, Players Ensemble, The Calgary Men’s Chorus, the Calgary Renaissance Singers, Foothills Brass, One Accord, Youth EnChor, Corps Bara Dance Theatre, Cum Vino Cantus, UofC Orchestra, Calgary jazz musician Gerry Hebert, and story-teller Jan McLean. less
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Lux Aurumque
Coastal Sound Youth Choir sings Eric Whitacre's "Lux Aurumque" at St. Andrew's Wesley United Church in Vancouver.
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Elektra Women's Choir sings Star Song by Edward Henderson
From the Choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass.
The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward He... moreFrom the Choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass.
The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward Henderson. Its dazzling imagery is reflected in Henderson's score, commissioned with financial assistance from the Diane Loomer Commissioning Fund for Elektra Women's Choir and premiered at the Choir's 2009 Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra concerts.
Text: Luci Shaw from Wintersong 146
Music: Edward Henderson
Publisher contact: info@edhendersonmusic.com
The Choir's new CD is available from elektra (dot) ca or from CDBaby (dot) com. less
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Jamaica Youth Chorale
The Jamaica Youth Chorale is a movement of Jamaican youth, committed to the highest standard in the expression of choral music.
This SATB group presents members from across the length and breadth of the Island ranging in age from 16 to 26 years. Dynami... moreThe Jamaica Youth Chorale is a movement of Jamaican youth, committed to the highest standard in the expression of choral music.
This SATB group presents members from across the length and breadth of the Island ranging in age from 16 to 26 years. Dynamic, gifted and spirited are some of the words used to describe this group of vocalists and musicians.
The JYC was founded by its principal director Gregory Simms, a member of the World Choir Council and National Coordinator for Music with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.
Musical Direction for the JYC is given by a talented group of young composers and musicians led by noted jazz pianist Dr Kathy Brown and Hanif Lawrence less