The (Dutch) Utrecht Byzantine choir (Utrechts Byzantijns Koor, UBK) was founded in 1951. It sings both Slavic-Byzantine and Ukrainian folk music. The choir sings in the Ukrainian and old-church slavonic languages. The choir has close links with the Gre...  moreThe (Dutch) Utrecht Byzantine choir (Utrechts Byzantijns Koor, UBK) was founded in 1951. It sings both Slavic-Byzantine and Ukrainian folk music. The choir sings in the Ukrainian and old-church slavonic languages. The choir has close links with the Greek-catholics (in Ukraine). For decades, the choir strived to keep Ukrainian (liturgical and worldly) culture alive. It did so whilst the Greek-catholic Church fought to survive its suppressors. It continues to do so, joining in the happiness of the Greek-catholics' freedom today. The choir was founded by Ukrainian born and raised musicologist Myroslaw Antonowycz (+2006). At present, the Utrecht Byzantine choir is directed by Grigori Sergei Sarolea. Grigori was born and raised in a Slavic-byzantine church community in The Hague. You are listening to the 'Veruju' (Credo) by M. Antonowycz. It is taken from the album: 'Goddelijke Liturgie' (Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom) . The UBK frequently sings during the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom bot...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Some people lead their choir or singing workshop with another person. I’ve tried it, and it doesn’t really work for me.     cont...

Here is a live performance of my "choir in the Rain" song. This choir called the "Chatfield Senior High School Chantons" did a great performance I created a video based on photos of the singers and a few "special effects" The choir can be found at the ...  moreHere is a live performance of my "choir in the Rain" song. This choir called the "Chatfield Senior High School Chantons" did a great performance I created a video based on photos of the singers and a few "special effects" The choir can be found at the website: http://www.CSHchoir.org I look forward to further performances of my works by this energetic and positive choir  

South Salem HS Symphonic choir 05-08-10 at the OSAA State choir Championship. First place performance.

The Brazilian Online choir   Whether you are new to Brazilian music or already have a passion for it, you are invited to join us for a unique and exciting experience: The Brazilian Online choir! The Brazilian Online choir is a 3-mo...

Fantasy choir is a vocal group of young people expressing their love and passion for the fantasy world through music , namely polyphonic music (SATB). The Fantasy choir was created in January 2014 and is the first and only choir in Greece repertoire recla...  moreFantasy choir is a vocal group of young people expressing their love and passion for the fantasy world through music , namely polyphonic music (SATB). The Fantasy choir was created in January 2014 and is the first and only choir in Greece repertoire reclaimed exclusively from fiction .  

Fayha choir, Tripoli - Lebanon, conducted by Maestro Barkev Taslakian, is an Acapella mixed choir. Winner of the first prize in Warsaw International choir Festival 2007. Our repertoire contains International music, but especially Arabic songs from differe...  moreFayha choir, Tripoli - Lebanon, conducted by Maestro Barkev Taslakian, is an Acapella mixed choir. Winner of the first prize in Warsaw International choir Festival 2007. Our repertoire contains International music, but especially Arabic songs from different heritages (Lebanese, Palestinian, Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Mouashah...). And for the first time, we have Arabic songs arranged with quarter tones. Our aim is to show the real civilized image of the Arab world and to spread our rich Music.  

Voices of Aloha choir sing a rousing rendition of "Place in the choir" at their 2017 Spring Concert under the direction of Mark Yasuhara.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It’s a dark January evening, cold and rainy, and we’re snuggled up in the warm eating our supper.     choir starts in half an ho...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   A few years ago I was asked by BBC Radio Suffolk to create a choir from scratch to perform in a concert in aid of Children in Need: The Big Night Out...