Recognized across North America as one of Canada’s best Choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical Choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the...  moreRecognized across North America as one of Canada’s best Choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical Choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the 40th anniversary season of the St. Lawrence Choir. Since 2008 the St. Lawrence Choir has been under the direction of Michael Zaugg. The Swiss-born musician has distinguished himself as an innovative and versatile conductor on the Canadian Choral scene. Active as artistic director, guest conductor, pedagogue and clinician, Michael Zaugg brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his work. St. Lawrence Choir was formed in 1972 by Iwan Edwards and a group of singers residing in the West Island of Montreal. Concerts were presented in Lachine until 1983 when the Choir relocated to downtown Montreal. Since 1986, the Choir has regularly appeared with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra as the largest component of the MSO chorus, and has made numerous recordin...    less

Teddington Choral Society and its Musical Director, Julian Collings, are delighted to announce their forthcoming Spring Concert: Verdi Requiem.   Saturday 23 March 2024 at 7:30pm. All Saints Church 14-16 Market Place Kingston upon Thames. KT1 1J...

Stellarum is a new San Diego based amateur chamber choir. Led by British composer and Choral director Benjamin Thiele-Long, the choir’s repertoire blends early and renaissance European sacred Choral music with modern spiritual and secular polyphony fro...  moreStellarum is a new San Diego based amateur chamber choir. Led by British composer and Choral director Benjamin Thiele-Long, the choir’s repertoire blends early and renaissance European sacred Choral music with modern spiritual and secular polyphony from around the world. Stellarum is founded on the principles of encouraging amateur musicianship of all levels. Our aim is to provide a safe and encouraging space to develop and learn a challenging and engaging repertoire while delighting audiences with a beautiful, evocative, and technically excellent performance.  less

Originally published on Themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/10/12/halloween-a-Choral-music-scarefest/     Please refresh if all the videos don't load.  You may see your choir in this post!   Come on, ...

HARMONIE FESTIVAL 2017May 25 to 28, 2017Limburg-Lindenholzhausen (Germany) Dear friends of Choral music and folklore,   from May 25 to 28, 2017, choirs and folklore groups with thousands of participants from throughout the world will be coming...

Alexandrian Voices is the mixed, polyphonic choir of Alexandrian Municipality. It was founded in 1998 in response to the success of the Choral Meeting of Alexandria Municipality and mainly because of the Alexandrians who love the Choral music and the e...  moreAlexandrian Voices is the mixed, polyphonic choir of Alexandrian Municipality. It was founded in 1998 in response to the success of the Choral Meeting of Alexandria Municipality and mainly because of the Alexandrians who love the Choral music and the encouragement of the Board Members of the Choir at the time. Like Melissanthi, Alexandrian Voices is, in the wider area of Alexandria, the music institution that target to the development of Choral music, of course through the good company and the love for music itself. From the beginning it counts approximately 50 choristers, all amateurs (meaning that none has studied music) who love and sing almost all kinds of music. Since their beginning, Alexandrian Voices had the opportunity to participate and be distinguished in numerous events, competitions or not, musical or of special interest. Based on the International Choir Classification, Alexandrian Voices are ranked into the 1000 best choirs in the world for both 2011 and 2012. Please read more: less

The Tsuru University Choral Society is a Japanese university choir founded in 1963. It is based in Tsuru City, located at the foot of Mt.Fuji. Under the our conductor, Prof. Masahiko Shimizu, we always practice in this place, blessed in nature, with m...  moreThe Tsuru University Choral Society is a Japanese university choir founded in 1963. It is based in Tsuru City, located at the foot of Mt.Fuji. Under the our conductor, Prof. Masahiko Shimizu, we always practice in this place, blessed in nature, with many friends who get together at Tsuru University. Including the annual concert held on "World Chorus Day" on the second Sunday of December every year, we perform at elementary and junior high schools, social welfare facilities, etc., and sing at chorus festivals, giving the "TSURUBUN SOUND" in a variety of venues. We have also awarded at the All Japan Chorus Competition in many times and often won top prizes in the largest chorus competition in Japan.  less

Hertford Choral Society is a friendly community based choir with a wide range of abilities and tastes, performing a variety of musical styles so that there is something to meet everyone's taste. There are no auditions and the standard of music that we pro...  moreHertford Choral Society is a friendly community based choir with a wide range of abilities and tastes, performing a variety of musical styles so that there is something to meet everyone's taste. There are no auditions and the standard of music that we produce is consistently high. We are regularly supported by high quality professional soloists and orchestras with the result that we produce highly enjoyable and satisfying concerts for audience and singers alike. We believe that anyone who enjoys singing should be able to experience the fun of making music with other people. All we ask is enthusiasm and a willingness to join in! Whilst in all parts of the choir we have some excellent singers, capable and willing to perform solo or in small groups this is not a requirement for joining. Typically we perform four concerts each season and rehearsals are held each Tuesday evening during school term-time at the Sele School in Hertford. Other regular choir activities include workshops and an exciting variety of...    less

Innismara, meaning "island in the sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of Choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th...  moreInnismara, meaning "island in the sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of Choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to the performance of the intimate and hidden treasures of the vocal ensemble repertoire. Well-known for specializing in sacred and secular music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Innismara also enjoys experimenting with contemporary, pop, jazz and spiritual arrangements as well as exploring the rich folk music of Newfoundland and Labrador.  less

Many years before Lloyd Webber's "Cats" I created my own setting for TS Eliot's "Song of the Jellicles" (from Old Possum's book of practical cats) The estate of T S Eliot would not let me use the poem itself as a Choral piece. So this is the Choral ...  moreMany years before Lloyd Webber's "Cats" I created my own setting for TS Eliot's "Song of the Jellicles" (from Old Possum's book of practical cats) The estate of T S Eliot would not let me use the poem itself as a Choral piece. So this is the Choral version of the Jellicle music as a drinking song for SATB choir, with new words by Jill Mitchell called "Praise to the Vine"