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Elektra Women's Choir
With a mandate to inspire and lead in The Choral art form through excellence in performance and through The creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in The internat... moreWith a mandate to inspire and lead in The Choral art form through excellence in performance and through The creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in The international classical women’s Choir movement.
The Choir is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works. Its appearances include performances at The distinguished National Convention of The American Choral Directors Association (February 2003 and March 1997), including memorable New York performances at Carnegie Hall, Riverside Church, and Avery Fisher Hall. Elektra was honoured to represent Canada at The Fourth World Symposium on Choral Music in Sydney, Australia (August 1996).
Recent engagements include organising and performing in Welcome The World: A Choral Gala, as part of The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, hosting Tapestry International festival of women’s Choirs in 2009,... less
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The Elektra Sound - Warmups
First in a series of videos for Choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage... moreFirst in a series of videos for Choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage legato singing and natural phrasing and 2) "Umbrellas" to ease The top of a woman's range. Elektra's mandate is "to inspire and lead in The Choral art form through excellence in performance and The creation, exploration, and celebration of women's repertoire." Your thoughts on The video? Let's start a conversation!
Repertoire referenced in Episode One:
Un Canadien errant, Quebec folk song, arr. Mark Sirett ( http://www.marksirett.ca ); Sheet music: Kelman Hall 04/20MMP29 (Music Plus) (http://musicpluscorp.com/KELMAN%20HALL/88/0); Audio recording available on iTunes and on "Pure Elektra" CD (http://elektra.ca/store/products/pure-elektra/ and http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elektrawomensChoir2) less
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Angelus
Dedicated to The performance of sacred music from varied religious traditions and historical periods, Angelus performs music ranging from medieval chant and polyphony to The American Sacred Harp tradition and contemporary Irish sacred music.
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University of The Philippines Concert Chorus
The University of The Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during The incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of The University of The Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, The group has metamorphosed from bei... moreThe University of The Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during The incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of The University of The Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, The group has metamorphosed from being a simple university Chorale into a musical force of national and world stature.
Aside from its undeniable musical prowess and versatility in performing classical, Filipino folk, pop, and Broadway genres—all with ease, The Concert Chorus is also recognized as The pioneer of choreographed song for a Choir. This innovation was started by The late Dean Reynaldo T. Paguio in 1969, and flourished under top choreographers like Edru Abraham, Gener Caringal, Tony Fabella, Edna Vida, Sonia Domingo, Steve Villaruz, Rene Hofileña, Ianne Damian, Paul Morales, Allan Samonte, and Ernest Hojilla, to name a few. With current artistic and musical director Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama, The UP Concert Chorus goes beyond The typical Choir performance style through Choral art forms ... less
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The Summit Touring Choir and Mrs. Arlene Jacobs - Weekly Rehearsal
This is where it all culminates in The Summit Children's Choir! The Touring Choir singers and Music Director, Mrs. Jacobs, during a regular weekly rehearsal. These 7th through 12th graders travel The world performing, from Italy to China to Hawaii. They... moreThis is where it all culminates in The Summit Children's Choir! The Touring Choir singers and Music Director, Mrs. Jacobs, during a regular weekly rehearsal. These 7th through 12th graders travel The world performing, from Italy to China to Hawaii. They have moved up to The top training level...after starting in beginning levels in The Summit Children's Choir. Thank you to all Touring Choir singers for staying with it and bringing The world something to treasure.
