SANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-cente...  moreSANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-centered traditions that coexist throughout the region. Kitka's program features traditional and contemporary Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian (Georgian and Armenian) repertoire sung in more than twelve languages.  

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based Women's folk chorus performing songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based Women's folk chorus performing songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together. Visit: http://nevenka.org/ for more information.  less

Initially formed as part of a School-outreach program with the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members ...  moreInitially formed as part of a School-outreach program with the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members of QVE, the singers range in disciplines from Music to Engineering to the Arts. Afterglow performs frequently throughout St. John’s, including being featured guests on CBC Radio, local television, Festival 500, as well as community concerts and fundraisers. The group writes their own arrangements and began presenting full concerts last spring. Afterglow was one of 11 groups Selected world-wide to partake in the Small Vocal Ensembles component of international biennial Festival 500 in July 2011. This will include masterclasses and individual coaching sessions with Bob Chilcott and Finnish group, Rajaton. As a result of their acceptance, the group was awarded a substantial Professional Project Grant from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Afterglow ...    less

O Magnum Mysterium, composed by Santiago Veros (http://www.santiagoveros.site), performed by Elektra Women's Choir (http://www.elektra.ca) . Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, and Jillian Schina, soloist. To purchase sheet music, please contact the compo...  moreO Magnum Mysterium, composed by Santiago Veros (http://www.santiagoveros.site), performed by Elektra Women's Choir (http://www.elektra.ca) . Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, and Jillian Schina, soloist. To purchase sheet music, please contact the composer. Conductors, read more about the work here: https://elektra.ca/pieces/o-magnum-mysterium-4  

(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) Prior to my first day of teaching high School, I was given advice from the person who had just hired me. He told me exactly what I should do on the first day.  He ...

Performed at St. Dominic's Church (San Francisco)Angelus is a Women's Ensemble dedicated to performing (mostly) sacred music. We go all the way back to 12th century music and slowly build up to more recent pieces like Sound of Silence and these pieces fro...  morePerformed at St. Dominic's Church (San Francisco)Angelus is a Women's Ensemble dedicated to performing (mostly) sacred music. We go all the way back to 12th century music and slowly build up to more recent pieces like Sound of Silence and these pieces from Michael McGlynn. We are located in Mt. Vernon, IN under the direction or Mr. Dana Taylor. If you would like to hear more, we are on iTunes and we also have a website: http://mvhsperformingarts.com/?q=node/409  

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Women´s Choir of Music Conservatory of Canary Islands - "Five Hebrew Love Songs" (SA) by Eric Whitacre Soloists: Cristina Ramos Pérez, Alicia Ramos Pérez Violin: Silvia Marrero Percussion: Gisela Rodríguez Piano: Nauzet Mederos Martín Dir: Nikoleta S. Popova

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women singing the same part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s when things can get weird!...

Cantu Spiritus means "singing spirit" in Latin. We are a Select group of choristers from the Santa Fe, NM area. Our repertoire includes chamber works from the late Medieval to the Modern Era with emphasis on the polyphonic works ...  moreCantu Spiritus means "singing spirit" in Latin. We are a Select group of choristers from the Santa Fe, NM area. Our repertoire includes chamber works from the late Medieval to the Modern Era with emphasis on the polyphonic works of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.