Qatar Concert Choir is Qatar’s leading Choral Ensemble. It is an audition, not-for-profit Choir that performs a challenging choral repertoire and produces professional calibre performances. Under the baton of Giovanni Pasini, Qatar Concert Choir regularly...  moreQatar Concert Choir is Qatar’s leading Choral Ensemble. It is an audition, not-for-profit Choir that performs a challenging choral repertoire and produces professional calibre performances. Under the baton of Giovanni Pasini, Qatar Concert Choir regularly shares the stage with professional instrumentalists from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Cinemoon Ensemble, and the Doha Baroque Ensemble (the latter two members of the Qatar Philharmonic), and professional vocal soloists including Felicitas Fuchs, Stefanie Iranyi, Clint van der Linde and Benjamin Williamson. QCC has fast become the principal Choir of its kind, not only in Qatar, but in the Gulf region as a whole.  less

The fusion of Music, learning and internationalism forms the cornerstone of the IFC. We are an adult all-volunteer Chorus with a membership that spans nationalities, generations and professions — united by a passion for Music and singing. Some of our ...  moreThe fusion of Music, learning and internationalism forms the cornerstone of the IFC. We are an adult all-volunteer Chorus with a membership that spans nationalities, generations and professions — united by a passion for Music and singing. Some of our members have had a lifetime of Music and choral experience; others are only just beginning to discover the joy of singing. Whichever stage our members are experiencing in their personal Musical journeys, the IFC is filled with enriching opportunities to learn and grow both as Musicians and as individuals. The IFC is committed to sharing our love for Music and choral singing with the community through two formal concerts a year and additional performances at Private and public events.  less

The Real Group was formed by five singers at the Royal Academy of Music and has been a professional ensemble since 1989 with apr 2700 concerts worldwide and 25 albums some of them gold or platinum. Original members: Margareta Bengtson, Katarina Henryson, ...  moreThe Real Group was formed by five singers at the Royal Academy of Music and has been a professional ensemble since 1989 with apr 2700 concerts worldwide and 25 albums some of them gold or platinum. Original members: Margareta Bengtson, Katarina Henryson, Anders Edenroth, Peder Karlsson and Anders Jalkéus. Later members: Emma Nilsdotter, Morten Vinther, Janis Strazdins, Lisa Östergren and Anton Forsberg.  

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

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Philippa writes:  ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community Music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

Poem by Marília Moreira (at age 15), Music by Jorge Moreira, performed by the dwsChorale in slightly anglicized Brazilian Portuguese (!). The Music is available for SSA ATB or soprano solo on cpld.org (Choral Public Domain Library)

December 7, 2013 The Snow, composed by Edward Elgar. Cantores Celestes, directed by Kelly Galbraith with Jef ten Kortenaar and Catherine Chalmers on violin and Ellen Meyer on piano. The lyrics were written by Elgar's wife, Alice, who was a publis...  moreDecember 7, 2013 The Snow, composed by Edward Elgar. Cantores Celestes, directed by Kelly Galbraith with Jef ten Kortenaar and Catherine Chalmers on violin and Ellen Meyer on piano. The lyrics were written by Elgar's wife, Alice, who was a published author of poetry and fiction. The poem is a romantic Victorian plea for keeping the soul pure: O, snow, which sinks so light, Brown earth is hid from sight O soul, be thou as white as snow O snow which falls so slow, Dear earth quite warm below; O heart, so keep thy glow Beneath the snow. Video and Audio: Patric McGroarty www.stclarens.com additional editing: JA Stewart www.cantorescelestes.com Celebrating 25 Years !  less

Utwór Szymona Godziemby - Trytka "O vos omnes", wykonywany podczas przesłuchań VI Ogólnopolskiego Konkursu Pieśni pasyjnej (15.03.2013, Kościół pw. św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Bydgoszczy). Dyryguje - Michał Gacka Nagroda Specjalna za najlepsze wy...  moreUtwór Szymona Godziemby - Trytka "O vos omnes", wykonywany podczas przesłuchań VI Ogólnopolskiego Konkursu Pieśni pasyjnej (15.03.2013, Kościół pw. św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Bydgoszczy). Dyryguje - Michał Gacka Nagroda Specjalna za najlepsze wykonanie kompozycji pasyjnej "O vos omnes" Szymona Godziemby-Trytka  

Slavic Chorale was formed with a mission to help unify the Slavic community and be a positive influence in our region through the performance of classical and spiritual Music. We glorify God through Music and through service to people in our community,...  moreSlavic Chorale was formed with a mission to help unify the Slavic community and be a positive influence in our region through the performance of classical and spiritual Music. We glorify God through Music and through service to people in our community, perform choral Music at a professional level with excellence and artistry, preserve and foster Slavic Musical culture in Sacramento and serve as ambassadors to other cities and nations. We strive to develop the Musicianship of our members while encouraging personal and spiritual growth.  less