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Being in a choir FAQs - Part 2
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]
Last week I began to share a series of 'Frequently asked questions' that I wrote as a result of questionnaires that I used to send round my choir. Here is ...
video:
Llef - Deus Salutis
for our second "live" video, we're performing the Welsh hymn "Llef,' or "Deus Salutis."
Want to join us for a virtual rehearsal?
Just go to our website, welshchoir.ca, and click on Virtual Rehearsals.
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DZINTARS
Female choir DZINTARS was founded in 1947. Since then the choir has been not only one of the best choirs in it`s home country Latvia but also recognized and awarded in many international choir contests. The choir has participated in countless internationa... moreFemale choir DZINTARS was founded in 1947. Since then the choir has been not only one of the best choirs in it`s home country Latvia but also recognized and awarded in many international choir contests. The choir has participated in countless international choir festivals and performed abroad, for example, in Portugal, Japan, Canada, United States of America and many more.
Founder of the choir was Mefodijs Skuja but the greatest achievments DZINTARS succeeded with perennial conductor Ausma Derkēvica.
Since 2000 the conductor and Artistic Director is Aira Birziņa, chief conductor of The Nationwide Song Festival in Latvia, Professor of Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, organizator of innumerable cultural projects and author of the concepts of many projects for avocational choirs.
for many years the vocal teacher of DZINTARS has been Aina Bajāre, the soloist of former Operetta Theater of Rīga and vocal teacher of world renown youth choir KAMĒR... .
The concert master of DZINTARS is one of the leading pian... less
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forgiveness - Dane A Carten
he world premiere of "forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff.
Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023.
Full text:
"Show me eyes like scars
to soothe and seethe the thoughts
thrice far an... morehe world premiere of "forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff.
Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023.
Full text:
"Show me eyes like scars
to soothe and seethe the thoughts
thrice far and smoothly breathe
calm vision light - ajar and free,
this vision gift that's deep as dust,
and hard as feather leaves;
sweet nectar light of lust and color
brilliance;
this stroke of sight's delivery."
Program notes:
As I was searching for text for a new composition in 2019, I stumbled upon a long-time friend’s poetry book and devoured it. Emanual Wolff’s MooNlight HoWling spoke to me in its dark corners, surrealist takes on reality and visceral accounts of battles with mental illness and the struggle of existence therein. forgiveness especially so; the first stanza of which painted an image of loss, of regret, and of reconciliation. My composition then took on a programmatic aspect – coming ... less
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Vox Angelica choir
Established from 2002, Vox Angelica choir started from several youth from many diffrent social background who really like to sing in the choir but none of us have any experience or musical background, this choir now has been more than a place to sing its ... moreEstablished from 2002, Vox Angelica choir started from several youth from many diffrent social background who really like to sing in the choir but none of us have any experience or musical background, this choir now has been more than a place to sing its like a family us.
video:
God's choir
Gresley Male Voice choir, Autumn Celebrity Concert 2015
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Belle Canto
This diverse ensemble of adult female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has disting... moreThis diverse ensemble of adult female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has distinguished itself as one of today’s foremost women’s ensembles.
Originally a group of university students, the choir now consists of amateur singers from all walks of life. Belle Canto particularly enjoys exploring the contemporary repertoire of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia and has recorded much of this repertoire on their disc, Invocation. less
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Renaissance Singers of Blackburn Cathedral
The Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout th... moreThe Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout the church year.