Welcome to Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir. The Choir was formed in 1986 initially to provide a Choir for Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve, but since then we have become an established part of the Wells Cathedral scene, and now sing 40 to 50 of the re...  moreWelcome to Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir. The Choir was formed in 1986 initially to provide a Choir for Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve, but since then we have become an established part of the Wells Cathedral scene, and now sing 40 to 50 of the regular services throughout the year, as well as some of the festival services which include a Requiem Mass on All Soul’s Day. We are an amateur auditioned Choir of 30 and strive for a high standard, so for potential members it is important to have a reasonable sight-singing ability. We rehearse regularly throughout the year on a Thursday evening. The music we perform is very varied and as well as psalms we sing a wide range of canticles, masses and anthems of all genres so “Variety is the spice of life”! There is no membership fee, as we are fortunate to be supported financially with grants from the Cathedral Chapter and the Friends of Wells Cathedral. When we are in the Cathedral we are often singing in the Quire where we face one another, effectively as tw...    less

University Great Choir-TTU is a Non-Denominational Choir that seeks to Evangelize to mankind through choral Music

Only Canadian Choir invited to perform at the 12th International Youth Choir Festival in Daejeon, South Korea. Recorded by the Daejeon Civic Youth Choir. Music: - Dobbin's Flowery Vale (Trad. Irish , arr. Matti Kallio arr. Sarah Quartel/ Canada) - Ga...  moreOnly Canadian Choir invited to perform at the 12th International Youth Choir Festival in Daejeon, South Korea. Recorded by the Daejeon Civic Youth Choir. Music: - Dobbin's Flowery Vale (Trad. Irish , arr. Matti Kallio arr. Sarah Quartel/ Canada) - Gamelan (R. Murray Schafer) - Past Life Melodies (Sarah Hopkins) - Panta Rhei (Jim Papoulis) - Snow Angel - III. God Will Give Orders, IV. Sweet Child (Sarah Quartel) - Pakkanen (Soila Sariola)  

"Serendib " by the Royal College Choir, was sung at the Festival of Choirs 2008, under Choir leader Viraga Perera

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