Irina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for choral art among ...  moreIrina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for choral art among young individuals aged 16 to 35. It honors Bulgaria's choral traditions while occasionally embracing contemporary trends in choral performance, employing techniques like body percussion and mise-en-scène to enhance their vocal craft. Founded as Pastoral - female Chamber Choir in 1987, nowadays the ensemble carries the name of its originator Irina Stiglich. Тhe Choir's repertoire encompasses (or includes) works by both Bulgarian and international composers, spanning eras from the Renaissance to modern times. They've embarked on concert tours across the country and abroad participating in international choral festivals and competitions. The Choir's transformation into a mixed youth ensemble occurred in early 2020. It strives to rekindle Bulgarian choral tradit...    less

The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir consists of up to 30 members. Since the start of the group in This group has toured the Netherlands twice and in the fall of 2023 toured Italy for their 25th anniversary. The Choir is currently planning a 12 day trip wit...  moreThe Ottawa Carleton Male Choir consists of up to 30 members. Since the start of the group in This group has toured the Netherlands twice and in the fall of 2023 toured Italy for their 25th anniversary. The Choir is currently planning a 12 day trip with 3 concerts to Italy for our 30th anniversary in Sep/Oct 2026. New members are always welcome, no audition necessary. Follow us on our facebook page: Choir" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/ottawamaleChoir  less

Vox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit, especial...  moreVox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville Community. The singers also enjoy the opportunity to mentor exceptional high school and College-aged women who participate in the Choir as part of its choral scholar program.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people look back to the good old days when we all used to gather round a piano and sing for hours, or join in a good sing-song down the local pub. &n...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

The Semitone Singers is a group of Choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed Choir, a men's Choir, and a women's Choir. The mixed Choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, ...  moreThe Semitone Singers is a group of Choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed Choir, a men's Choir, and a women's Choir. The mixed Choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, and the men's and women's Choirs meet at the Wilmslow Rugby Club. The repertoire consists of a little bit of everything - madrigals, movies, musicals, spirituals, shanties, serious songs, silly songs - everything. All singers are welcome, and there is no audition required. We sing as a team, one step at a time.  less