[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...

Senior's Choir empowers youths by providing them with an opportunity to enhance their music literacy skills while addressing the pressing issues of youth unemployment and crime. By participating in our Choir program, youths not only develop new talents ...  more Senior's Choir empowers youths by providing them with an opportunity to enhance their music literacy skills while addressing the pressing issues of youth unemployment and crime. By participating in our Choir program, youths not only develop new talents and improve their cognitive abilities, but they also serve as mentors and positive role models for younger generations. Our unique approach promotes intergenerational collaboration and fosters a sense of Community, ultimately leading to reduced youth unemployment rates and a decrease in crime rates. Together, we can create a harmonious society where music education and social integration go hand in hand.  less

The Monteverdi Choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned Choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lectu...  moreThe Monteverdi Choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned Choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lecturer in choral conducting at the University of Music Würzburg. Based on its top-class choral performances, the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg has been highly praised both in professional circles and by the media. The Monteverdi Choir Würzburg has developed a wide concert repertoire, including major oratorio works from the Renaissance up until the present day. The Choir’s performance and versatility is proven through its participation in numerous Würzburg premieres and reputable concerts with period instruments. As part of the Würzburg Mozart Festival 2006, the Jubilee Concert featured the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg singing works by the festival's founder Herman Zilcher. In the same year, they released a recording of Heinrich von Herzogenberg’s oratorio ‘The Birth of ...    less

The East Rand Youth Choir is a multicultural mixed youth Choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The Choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth Choir hosts pr...  moreThe East Rand Youth Choir is a multicultural mixed youth Choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The Choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth Choir hosts prestigious Choir festivals annually for both high school and primary school Choirs. The aim of these festivals are to motivate and inspire these Choirs in order to achieve true development and innovation for our youth. The Choir is truly proud of its legacy and will continue to build on the name which is the East Rand Youth Choir.  less

Nara Ekele is an Igbo Native song composed by Eke Chijindu Favour Hedges

ex-semble The female Choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's Choir wit...  moreex-semble The female Choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's Choir with voice training and also personal formation, ex-semble works mainly with a-cappella literature of all epoches. From the beginning on, ex-semble has regularly given concerts in Germany as well as in foreign countries. ex-semble's current highlights: Concerts and recordings for radio and television with Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and Südwestrundfunk (SWR) 1998: Production of the first a-cappella CD Leis' rauscht die Nacht 2000: Gold medal at the International Choir Competition Riva del Garda 2003: Special concerts during the Deutsches Chorfest in Berlin upon an invitation from the Deutscher Chorverband; for example at the Philharmonic Hall in Berlin 2004: Gold medal and category winner of the national Choir festival in Lindenholzhausen; Chri...    less

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