The Blue Bird Poem by Mary Coleridge Music by Charles Villiers Stanford (also known under the pseudonym Karel Drofnatski!!) Performed (transposed down a bit) by the dwsChorale (one-man multitrack choir)

The Student Union choir of the University of Turku (TYY choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the c...  more The Student Union choir of the University of Turku (TYY choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the choir’s conductor. The choir’s repertoire mainly consists of a wide variety of a cappella songs. The choir can be found performing in Turku as well as other cities many times throughout the year. Traditionally, there is a quartet concert in January, a spring concert right after May Day (Vappu) and an advent concert in December. The TYY choir has participated in many venues outside of Turku. The choir represented Finland in the international choir competition in Coleraine, Ireland in 2006. The competition could not have gone any better as the choir won in the category of mixed choir and was given the award as best choir. In addition to this, Slavonic Tractor, a group of choir members, won in the female choir category and the Kanske quartet won in the Light E...    less

The Fabulous Fridays, a young modern Jazz Pop choir from Berlin, was founded by conductor Michael Betzner-Brandt in 2003 and seeks with its 20 members to perform a range of music, including jazz and pop, as well as a mix between classical and popular musi...  moreThe Fabulous Fridays, a young modern Jazz Pop choir from Berlin, was founded by conductor Michael Betzner-Brandt in 2003 and seeks with its 20 members to perform a range of music, including jazz and pop, as well as a mix between classical and popular music, and improvisations.  

Do you love singing and wish you could do more? Battersea Choral Workshops' theme for 2011 is Tallis to Whitacre. Our workshops take place in the beautiful river side church of St Mary's Battersea. There you will spend the day under the expert d...  moreDo you love singing and wish you could do more? Battersea Choral Workshops' theme for 2011 is Tallis to Whitacre. Our workshops take place in the beautiful river side church of St Mary's Battersea. There you will spend the day under the expert direction of Scott Inglis-Kidger and Ghislaine Morgan, top vocal coach. Look at our website and register if you would like to join us.  

Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and...  moreTabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." This piece is one of the most famous works in organ repertoire. The piece is recognizable to most and has been featured in many films, including: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Disney's Fantasia (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), and The Great Race (1965). #Toccata #Bach #HalloweenOrganMusic  less

Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucifixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to be missed.  less

The Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve high standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area a...  moreThe Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve high standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area and further afield, a cathedral tour, open singing days and the occasional recording. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at St George’s School, Harpenden. We are known for good music making, varied repertoire including regular commissions, excellent soloists, interesting concert venues and loyal patronage of a range of local hostelries…. We come from a wide range of musical backgrounds and have a thriving interns scheme for talented singers from local schools. Over our 50 year history, the Leas have sung under 11 permanent conductors and many guests, each of whom has made a distinctive contribution to our style and repertoire. In December 2011 we appointed Benjamin Goodson to take up the baton. The Lea Singers are a registered charity. In 50 years, we hav...    less

The Rías Baixas choir was presented in Vigo in January 2014 with the purpose of replacing the lack of choral formations that could collaborate with orchestras and chamber groups in Galicia (NW Spain). His initial claim was also to promote new soloists a...  more The Rías Baixas choir was presented in Vigo in January 2014 with the purpose of replacing the lack of choral formations that could collaborate with orchestras and chamber groups in Galicia (NW Spain). His initial claim was also to promote new soloists and serve as a tool for new and established composers specially from the Rias Baixas area. The choir already has more than sixty performances, both self-managed and scheduled in various cycles or festivals such as Outono Lírico, Vigo Sinfónico, Barcia de Mera Religious Music Series, Nas Ondas, Portico Sonoro, Explurart, Cooltural Cambados and II Festival Groba. In these performances they have interpreted several fundamental works of the choral repertoire in all kind of stages of the four Galician provinces, both a capella and with instrumental accompaniment. Samples of these are Petite Messe Solennelle by G. Rossini (version for two pianos), the Requiem in C minor by L. Cherubini, Music for the funeral of Queen Mary by H. Purcell, Mass in D major by A. Dv...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member...