Lehigh University Choral Union is a concert Choir comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members and performs with the other ensembles of Lehigh University Choral Arts. The ensemble performs masterworks of the choral-orchestral repertoire su...  moreLehigh University Choral Union is a concert Choir comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members and performs with the other ensembles of Lehigh University Choral Arts. The ensemble performs masterworks of the choral-orchestral repertoire such as Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Orff's Carmina Burana, as well as opera choruses, a cappella repertoire, and works specially composed for them. Performances include world-renowned guest soloists and musicians. The ensemble is directed by internationally acclaimed conductor and composer Steven Sametz. Lehigh University Choral Union has performed at New York's Carnegie Hall and has toured internationally in China, Portugal, Hawaii, Italy, Spain, Austria and Hungary. No audition is required but the ability to read music is helpful.  less

Our Female division performing at the closing ceremony at the Venezia in Musica international festival, as winner in the category of Female Choirs. The piece is called Rusulica.

"Rampant wind" unison folk song. Performance of ORIANA youth Female Choir at 2015 IKV-Maasmechelen (Belgium). "The best Choir of the competition". Conductor - Galina Shpak "Вітре буйний" українська народна пісня. Виступ молодіжного жіночого хору "Оріана"...  more"Rampant wind" unison folk song. Performance of ORIANA youth Female Choir at 2015 IKV-Maasmechelen (Belgium). "The best Choir of the competition". Conductor - Galina Shpak "Вітре буйний" українська народна пісня. Виступ молодіжного жіночого хору "Оріана" на міжнародному конкурсі 2015 IKV-Maasmechelen (Бельгія). "Кращий хор конкурса". Диригент - Галина Шпак  

Invitation to participate in a Choir festival with high artistic and organizational standards and join this unique musical experience in the historic city of Thessaloniki. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Thessaloniki.

We invite you to listen to InChoir: Conversations about Choral Music, the Arts and Life. Produced in the studios of Troy Public Radio, co-hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton go directly to choral composers to learn how they explore sound, universal text...

This diverse ensemble of adult Female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first Choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has disting...  moreThis diverse ensemble of adult Female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first Choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has distinguished itself as one of today’s foremost women’s ensembles. Originally a group of university students, the Choir now consists of amateur singers from all walks of life. Belle Canto particularly enjoys exploring the contemporary repertoire of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia and has recorded much of this repertoire on their disc, Invocation.  less

Female Choir DZINTARS in it`s 65th season`s anniversary concert at 21. 04. 2012. performs piece by Latvian composer Ilze Arne and Latvian poet andrejs Eglītis "Nezūdība". Conductor: Aira Birziņa Choir masters: Krista Audere, Inguna Broka Vocal teache...  moreFemale Choir DZINTARS in it`s 65th season`s anniversary concert at 21. 04. 2012. performs piece by Latvian composer Ilze Arne and Latvian poet andrejs Eglītis "Nezūdība". Conductor: Aira Birziņa Choir masters: Krista Audere, Inguna Broka Vocal teacher: Aina Bajāre Soloist: Dace Šulmane Follor us on twitter.com: @korisDZINTARS :)  

The Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor andrás Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian Culture worldwide and introduce foreign choral traditions to Hungary. The Choir is made up of 25 members from a variety of professional backgro...  moreThe Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor andrás Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian Culture worldwide and introduce foreign choral traditions to Hungary. The Choir is made up of 25 members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including teachers, scientists, clerics, accountants, carpenters, and engineers. The Choir's repertoire consists mainly of choral works from the renaissance and 20th century, as well as contemporary pieces in Hungarian, English, Latin, Italian, French, and German. The Gesualdo Choir has earned several national and international awards, winning top ratings in Hungary as well as 2nd and 3rd place prizes at the prestigious Tonen Choir competition in the Netherlands. The Choir performs 15 times each year within Hungary, and continually seeks opportunities to spread the beauty of the Hungarian choral tradition abroad. Hungarian Culture is rich with musical traditions, yet many of the country's most talented composers remain relatively unknown to the outsi...    less

What a colourful variation of Choirs and performances it has been at the last edition of Beira Interior!   We would very much like to have a similar atmosphere at our festival next year - help us by bringing your Culture and style! Contact info@me...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...