Coastal Sound Children’s Choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s Choir aims to inspire each young singer to be their best–as Musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing...  moreCoastal Sound Children’s Choir Diana Clark, artistic director Barry Yamanouchi, accompanist Coastal Sound Children’s Choir aims to inspire each young singer to be their best–as Musicians and as contributing engaged citizens–through choral singing. Under the direction of Diana Clark since 2009, Children’s Choir consists of caring young Musicians from diverse cultural heritages, ages 9-15 years old. Storytelling, joy of singing, connection and flexibility of performance are the core values of this group. The Choir also loves to work with guest conductors and share with other Choirs. They have recently been guest singers with Vancouver Chamber Choir. Since 1989, when Donna Otto founded the group, Coastal Sound Children’s Choir has performed at important cultural events in Greater Vancouver and Whistler, has toured extensively throughout the world, and has co-hosted the Coastal Sound International Choral Festival. coastalsoundMusic.com  less

The new boy song of 2014 (Music is my Life), as performed during the New Boys first Wednesday concert on 19 February 2014.

Les Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Oh Soldier, Soldier - arr. Robert Latham, from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - Andrew Nunn Acc...  moreLes Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Oh Soldier, Soldier - arr. Robert Latham, from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - Andrew Nunn Accompanist - Fionnuala Ward  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet Music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

Music Alex North, Lyrics Hy Zaret Copyright 1955 Frank Music Co Ltd. Ghost Film 1990

Created in 1987, the Choir has a total of about 90 singers (mainly students, university's staff, and former students). It is conducted by Evelyne BÉCHÉ, and accompanied at the piano by Dimitri NEGRIMOVSKI. The Choir is not only one of the actors of the...  moreCreated in 1987, the Choir has a total of about 90 singers (mainly students, university's staff, and former students). It is conducted by Evelyne BÉCHÉ, and accompanied at the piano by Dimitri NEGRIMOVSKI. The Choir is not only one of the actors of the cultural life of the university, but also an ambassador of it in the department of Sarthe, in France and abroad. Administratively, the Choir is an association (french law 1901). The repertoire of the Choir is varied: classical Music, Gospel, jazz, Music of the world, variety. Depending on the works, the Choir is accompanied by its regular pianist at the piano, by renowned orchestra, or by orchestra made up of professional Musicians for specific events. Works with orchestra: - Missa Brevis St Joannis de Deo by Haydn - Gloria by Vivaldi, Regional University Orchestra of Caen Basse-Normandie - Magnificat by Vivaldi, European Philharmonic Orchestra - Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Orchestra Sinfonietta de Paris - Requiem by Fauré, Ensemble Instrumental d...    less

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’.  

Plaisir Ensemble appeared on Hong Kong TVB programmes Culture Square and sang one of their favouriate repeirtore, There is Music Here.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Shama is from Bangladesh. She loves choral singing, but wonders if all choral Music is religious:   “I love singing and have been singing sinc...