The mission of the Başkent Philharmonic Music Education and Research Association is to develop polyphonic music culture on national and international platforms and to contribute to the ideal of Contemporary Turkish Music of our Republic. In addition, it a...  moreThe mission of the Başkent Philharmonic Music Education and Research Association is to develop polyphonic music culture on national and international platforms and to contribute to the ideal of Contemporary Turkish Music of our Republic. In addition, it also conducts theoretical and practical studies in the field of Western Classical Music. Başkent Philharmonic aims to present both the works of our Contemporary Turkish Music and outstanding examples of Western Music to people by organising music education, historical and theoretical research, concerts, lectures and conversations appealing to all segments of society with its choir, orchestra and musicology sub-unit. Our members are of different ages and from various professional groups, including psychological counsellors, psychologists, financial advisors, teachers, legal advisors, architects and more. Our choirs operating within the association: Başkent Philharmonic Choir, Başkent Philharmonic Women's Choir, Başkent Philharmonic Ensemble, Başkent Philharmonic C...    less

BSC chamber Singers is a 16-voice auditioned vocal ensemble dedicated to understanding and applying the intricacies of the choral art to advanced choral literature.

The Blackheath Conservatoire’s chamber choir is aimed at experienced choral singers and works on a project basis. Singers are therefore welcome to apply at any point, since the group will be fixed from a central pool for each concert. Repertoire is wide-r...  moreThe Blackheath Conservatoire’s chamber choir is aimed at experienced choral singers and works on a project basis. Singers are therefore welcome to apply at any point, since the group will be fixed from a central pool for each concert. Repertoire is wide-ranging, from Renaissance polyphony to commissions from established and emerging British composers. The group is directed by Hilary Campbell and welcomes interest from experienced and enthusiastic choral singers of all ages.  

Founded an led by young and talented conductor Sindija Druva chamber choir Vox Animae has worked hard toward success and gained 5 prizes in international competitions, has sung in almost 50 concerts and taken part in more than 10 festivals. Driven and i...  moreFounded an led by young and talented conductor Sindija Druva chamber choir Vox Animae has worked hard toward success and gained 5 prizes in international competitions, has sung in almost 50 concerts and taken part in more than 10 festivals. Driven and inspired by great music it is always on its way to gain more. Opened for collaboration and ready to share its passion for choral music!  

The Crossing is a professional chamber choir in Philadelphia focusing on new music, commissioning works, and collaborating with other ensembles in the US. Biography: The Crossing is a twenty-four-member professional chamber choir conducted by Donald...  moreThe Crossing is a professional chamber choir in Philadelphia focusing on new music, commissioning works, and collaborating with other ensembles in the US. Biography: The Crossing is a twenty-four-member professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally dedicated to new music. Originally formed by a group of friends in 2005, the ensemble has since grown exponentially and “has made a name for itself in recent years as a champion of new music.” - New York Times 2/14. Highly sought after for collaborative projects, The Crossing was the resident choir of the Spoleto Festival, Italy in 2007; appeared at Miller Theatre of Columbia University (in the American premiere of James Dillon’s Nine Rivers) with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE); performed during Bang on a Can’s first Philadelphia Marathon; and has appeared with Network for New Music, Lyric Fest, Piffaro, red fish blue fish, Tempesta di Mare Baroque chamber Orchestra, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, Toshimaru Nakamura, Dolce Suono; and this past su...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lots of mixed choirs don’t have enough male singers, and many established male voice choirs are not managing to find younger recruits (see my series of ...

We are a group of friends who got to know each other while singing in the same academic or chamber choirs. Eventually, our passion for the classical music led us to create our own vocal ensemble. In our repertoire there are also some pop music arrangements.