[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   People sometimes welcome a distraction from watching rows of identically dressed choristers singing with books in front of Their faces.   Photo by...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   It’s only September, but many Choirs are already thinking of Their Christmas Concerts. Christmas is also The time of year when Choirs release new CDs...

School of Hard Knocks proudly presents Melbourne International Singers Festival, June 7-11 2018 Now in its 9th consecutive year, The 2018 Melbourne International Singers Festival will be led by one of Australia's finest, and funnies...

With a Lily in Your hand by Eric Whitacre performed by Naya Chorale during our Unplugged Concert at The end of our 2012 season. Details and tickets for our 2013 Concert season: www.nayaChorale.com/Concerts Naya on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nayaChoral...  moreWith a Lily in Your hand by Eric Whitacre performed by Naya Chorale during our Unplugged Concert at The end of our 2012 season. Details and tickets for our 2013 Concert season: www.nayaChorale.com/Concerts Naya on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nayaChorale Eric Whitacre: ericwhitacre.com  

Text: Christina Koenig, Music: Sabine Wüsthoff Contributors: Daejeon Observatory Children's Choir (Republic of Korea), Project Choir of The Laborschule Dresden, Junior Concert Choir of The Berlin Girls Choir Piano: Keiko Yuasa | Conductor: Sabine Wüstho...  moreText: Christina Koenig, Music: Sabine Wüsthoff Contributors: Daejeon Observatory Children's Choir (Republic of Korea), Project Choir of The Laborschule Dresden, Junior Concert Choir of The Berlin Girls Choir Piano: Keiko Yuasa | Conductor: Sabine Wüsthoff German-Korean Choir Concert Saturday, 4 May 2019, Berlin SONG WITHOUT BORDERS - World premiere For The meeting of three children's and Youth Choirs. The first of The three verses is sung in German, The second in Korean, The last in English - so each Choir has to learn to pronounce The language of The oTher, an adventure! With simple, poetic words, "Song without borders" deals with The chance of children to create a future worth living for The adults of tomorrow through mobility, empathy and energy. The music to it illustrates in The first verse The sea as a metaphor of eternal movement, in The second The feeling togeTher, in The third The positive action of holding togeTher.  less

Chorale Bel Canto was founded in 1982 by a group of Whittier College Choir Alumni who wished to continue singing after graduating. Director of Choral Activities Stephen Gothold, himself an alumnus, organized The recruiting efforts and The Chorale made its...  moreChorale Bel Canto was founded in 1982 by a group of Whittier College Choir Alumni who wished to continue singing after graduating. Director of Choral Activities Stephen Gothold, himself an alumnus, organized The recruiting efforts and The Chorale made its debut performance on Saturday, December 4, 1982 at The Whittier Presbyterian Church - a complete performance of Handel’s Messiah. Since Then, The Chorale has sung over one hundred thirty Concert programs in The SouThern California area. The Chorale performed in Japan in 1994 and at The Hollywood Bowl in 1995 as it joined togeTher with 1,000 singers from America and Japan to sing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. In 2001, members of The Chorale -- along with Whittier College students, alumni, and members of The Imperial Valley Choral Society -- toured Eastern Europe and performed selections of American hymns, spirituals, and sacred songs. Chorale members have also participated in The Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria, a tour of Eastern Europe singing ...    less

Inspira Chamber Choir performs Stephen Paulus' The ROAD HOME at Alberta Choral Federation's Choralfest 2012. Nick Turnbull, Director. Performed and recorded live at Knox United Church, Calgary, AB. Canada.

"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by The Concert Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Flor...  more"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by The Concert Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Lindsey Novitske, Percussion: Brad Peterson. Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Rejoice, rejoice! Christ has born (Out) of The Virgin Mary – rejoice! The time of grace has come— what we have wished for, songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. God has become man, (With) nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By Christ (who is) reigning. The closed gate of...    less

Currently numbering 80-90 SATB singers of a wide range of ages and nationalities. We perform at least three Concerts per year with professional orchestras or accompaniment in The major Dublin venues and over The years have undertaken trips to Choral festi...  moreCurrently numbering 80-90 SATB singers of a wide range of ages and nationalities. We perform at least three Concerts per year with professional orchestras or accompaniment in The major Dublin venues and over The years have undertaken trips to Choral festivals abroad. Two regular events are The ever-popular Christmas Concert in The NCH and The Carmichael Centre’s annual fund-raising Concert in St, Patrick’s CaThedral, formerly on Good Friday but latterly in May.  

Founded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to The performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The Choir’s eclectic programming has made its Concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1...  moreFounded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to The performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The Choir’s eclectic programming has made its Concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1981. In The beginning, Greenwood Singers specialized in The performance of a cappella music from different stylistic periods. Its programming has now expanded to include works with soloists, instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra. A versatile ensemble, The Choir has performed frequently with The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a wide variety of programs which have included Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Holst’s The Planets, family Christmas Concerts, The Concert version of Jerome Kern’s Showboat, Orff’s Carmina Burana (with The Alberta Ballet) and The ESO’s 1992 reunion with The British rock group, Procol Harum. Greenwood Singers has also performed with The Alberta Baroque Ensemble and has been heard on regional and national broadcasts on CBC Radio-Canada. I...    less