Meistersingers is dedicated to excellence in the performance of choral music. To enrich our society, educate our communities, and develop our singers, we preserve the past, promote the present and foster the future of the choral art. Meistersingers was...  moreMeistersingers is dedicated to excellence in the performance of choral music. To enrich our society, educate our communities, and develop our singers, we preserve the past, promote the present and foster the future of the choral art. Meistersingers was formed in Orange County, California, in 2000 as a response to a growing demand for quality choral music performance. Created to be a Chamber ensemble specializing in demanding classical choral works, Meistersingers maintains high standards in literature and chooses outstanding performance venues with beauty and elegance equal to the music. We are committed to continuing this path and expanding our influence in the music community through different means such as composition competitions and scholarships. Our goal is to ensure the continued growth of the choral art.  less

Aiming for 16-20 voices, SATB, rehearse in Hammersmith/Chiswick, about every 2 or 3 weeks. All busy professional folk, who understand we cannot all make every rehearsal! Classical almost always unaccompanied repertoire. Palestrina, Bach, Victoria, Britten...  moreAiming for 16-20 voices, SATB, rehearse in Hammersmith/Chiswick, about every 2 or 3 weeks. All busy professional folk, who understand we cannot all make every rehearsal! Classical almost always unaccompanied repertoire. Palestrina, Bach, Victoria, Britten, Howells, RVW, Elgar, Poulenc etc, Need enthusiasm, music reading and some sight singing, or a good ear and quick learning. We dont audition, but invite you to try us and we to try you for a couple of sessions and see. Perform about 2 or 3 times a year.  

Alias Chamber and Portara Ensembles

We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a...  moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a Choir where every voice counts.  

Sospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and...  moreSospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works, many written by John Duggan. We have recorded two discs for The Gift of Music and give concerts in Oxford and London, as well as making regular trips to France and Italy.  

Formed in November 2005, the Choir has performed around England, Wales, parts of France and Germany. Members of the Choir also run a training Choir to train other Choirs to perform Gospel music. The small training Choir is able to travel anywhere. To da...  moreFormed in November 2005, the Choir has performed around England, Wales, parts of France and Germany. Members of the Choir also run a training Choir to train other Choirs to perform Gospel music. The small training Choir is able to travel anywhere. To date they have travelled to Cornwall, Devon, Derbyshire, Wales, France and Germany. The whole Choir is mixed, with approximately 50 singers and performs around 30 times a year. The Choir has raised over £63,000 for charity over their time together. If you want to try Gospel music or want a hand with setting up a Gospel Choir, let us know.  less

The Male Choir of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) at 9th World Choir Games in Sochi (Russia) Category: C27 Folklore a cappella Result: 88.63, GOLD, QI (the Choir is the 2nd among the winners in t...  moreThe Male Choir of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) at 9th World Choir Games in Sochi (Russia) Category: C27 Folklore a cappella Result: 88.63, GOLD, QI (the Choir is the 2nd among the winners in this category) July, 2016 http://www.interkultur.com/about/world-Choir-games/  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your Choir and Easy songs for ...

We are a chorus of about 100 singers performing 3 or 4 major choral works per year. We also sing in some of the most renowned cathedrals in the UK

On Friday, 4 December 2009, before a sell-out audience of over 500 people at Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire, The Choir Invisible, lead by Sally Brown, were given the unique honour of being named the first 'Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir' in the Wor...  moreOn Friday, 4 December 2009, before a sell-out audience of over 500 people at Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire, The Choir Invisible, lead by Sally Brown, were given the unique honour of being named the first 'Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir' in the World. I had the honour of making the announcement on behalf of Archbishop Desmond and Mrs Leah Tutu, who have given me permission to develop the initiative around the world, in support of their own Justice, Peace and Reconciliation work. The Archbishop first heard Choir Invisible perform outside and inside the King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, on 11 July 2008, at a Civic Reception held in his honour. He was, quite simply, spellbound by the Choir and an immediate rapport was established. Upon his arrival at the King's Hall, the harmony of the Choir, singing a Swahili love song 'Malaika' (My Angel), caused him to stop and listen. When they had finished he walked up to the Choir, cheering and applauding and, to the great delight of the Choir members, placed his hands ...    less