[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Nothing lasts forever. There will come a time when you will leave your Choir and need someone else to take over.     Who will you hand over to...

The mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Austr...  moreThe mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Australian vocal music, having commissioned hundreds of new works. Much of this new music captures vividly the vibrant sound, colour, and energy of the Australian continent and its people. The singers, aged between 17 and 28 come from different Australian cities and commit to a rigorous professional schedule of concerts and workshops, both in Australia and throughout the world. This vocal ensemble has been recognised by many international awards and honours as one of the finest of its type in the world. The Australian Voices have toured internationally many times, participating in major events in the U.K, the U.S.A., Bosnia, Canada, Guatemala, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Taiw...    less

The director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to pe...  moreThe director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to perform with utmost integrity through a collaborative and persistent effort of all participants. Founded in 2008, Northern Lights Chorale is an auditioned ensemble based in the northern suburban area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. NoLC is an auditioned chorale of community members who rehearse weekly to provide a quality choral experience and explore new repertoire through a collaborative and persistent group effort. To learn more about Northern Lights Chorale and upcoming performances, visit www.northernlightschorale.com  less

The Goldberg Ensemble Malta specializes in baroque and early classical music (although not exclusively), adopting authentic performance practice techniques. The vocal section of the Goldberg Ensemble, consisting of about 22 singers coming from various es...  moreThe Goldberg Ensemble Malta specializes in baroque and early classical music (although not exclusively), adopting authentic performance practice techniques. The vocal section of the Goldberg Ensemble, consisting of about 22 singers coming from various established Choirs in Malta, brings together choral enthusiasts to perform primarily baroque choral music in a more exhaustive manner. The musicians too are distinguished performers in their own right who tour Europe extensively, and who are versatile on both modern and baroque instruments. The ensemble's director, Michael Laus, is the inspiration and motivator of the Goldberg Ensemble, whose harpsichord playing and conducting have been highly acclaimed by the international press.  less

Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Now We Are 8 - It’s time to celebrate with the Choir of Hope & Inspiration!   Deakin Edge, Federation Square Saturday 13th September 3pm & 7:30pm   The award winning Choir that inspired the nation...

Founded in 1991 by Johannes Hiemetsberger, Chorus sine nomine currently ranks as one of Austria’s leading vocal ensembles. It has given guest performances at festivals, events, and venues such as Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Musikverein, Styriarte, Osterklang...  moreFounded in 1991 by Johannes Hiemetsberger, Chorus sine nomine currently ranks as one of Austria’s leading vocal ensembles. It has given guest performances at festivals, events, and venues such as Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Musikverein, Styriarte, Osterklang Wien (Easter Music Festival, Vienna), Salzburg Festival „Pfingsten+Barock,“ Bruckner Festival, Linz, Chamber Music Festival Lockenhaus, and Music Festival Grafenegg. It also performs regularly at the Jeunesse (Musikalische Jugend Österreichs) concert series in Vienna and has formed a special partnership with this institution. In recent years, Chorus sine nomine has increasingly played international venues, among others at the Ravenna Festival, Théâtre de Champs d’Élysées, Paris, London’s Barbican Hall, and Munich Philharmonic Hall. It has also launched extensive a cappella tours around Asia (Philippines, Taiwan) and the US. Together with the Wiener Akademie Orchestra, Chorus sine nomine will give guest performances in South America for the first time in Oct...    less

Warwickshire Young Voices was established in 2008, with a passion to provide all youngsters access to quality music education. To date they have given over 1500 local youngsters vocal coaching and experience of professional-standard live performance. W...  moreWarwickshire Young Voices was established in 2008, with a passion to provide all youngsters access to quality music education. To date they have given over 1500 local youngsters vocal coaching and experience of professional-standard live performance. WYV is run by a team of experienced volunteers who give their time freely to be able to pass this experience on - the team consists of two primary school teachers, two doctors and a critical care nurse! Warwickshire Young Voices provide high quality musical activities for children from age 2 to age 16 through a range of classes, Choirs and workshops. In all activities, Warwickshire Young Voices prides itself on professionalism - with performances reaching the highest standards. Their Musical Director, and resident composer, often writes music specifically for the children. Warwickshire Young Voices are a busy group. In addition to the weekly classes and rehearsals, WYV has around 20 public performances a year – just within term time. These engagements i...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I describe my job as being the guy who stands out front and waves his arms about. “I point, you sing” is what I tell the Choir. &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When a Choir has been going for a long time and you want to revive some of your old repertoire, you will find that a lot of the newer members won’t ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Gareth Malone returned to UK television back in 2013 with a second series of The Choir: Sing While You Work. The Choirmaster went into five different...