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Full Circle Women's Choir
Full Circle Women's Choir is inspired by the hope of building bridges and creating a cooperative spirit with all people and promises excellence in Women's choral music. We accomplish our mission by combining the power of Women's experience with musical ex... moreFull Circle Women's Choir is inspired by the hope of building bridges and creating a cooperative spirit with all people and promises excellence in Women's choral music. We accomplish our mission by combining the power of Women's experience with musical expression in the following ways: 1) each season we commission one new piece for Women's voices from a female composer; 2) each season, we research, uncover and perform a work for Women's voices by a female composer who has been overlooked in music history; 3) we provide an annual scholarship to one girl to sing with the Phoenix Girl's Chorus and 4) each season, we perform two annual concerts and a variety of local performances in our communities and schools.
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Elektra Women's Choir
With a mandate to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in the internat... moreWith a mandate to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in the international classical women’s Choir movement.
The Choir is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works. Its appearances include performances at the distinguished National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (February 2003 and March 1997), including memorable New York performances at Carnegie Hall, Riverside Church, and Avery Fisher Hall. Elektra was honoured to represent Canada at the Fourth World Symposium on Choral Music in Sydney, Australia (August 1996).
Recent engagements include organising and performing in Welcome the World: A Choral Gala, as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, hosting Tapestry International festival of women’s Choirs in 2009,... less
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Naama Women's Choir
Naama Women's Choir conducted by Ms. Pnina Inbar, is renowned as one of the finest Choirs in Israel. The Choir performs frequently at festivals, subscription concerts and other events throughout the country. The Naama Women's Choir is also often invited t... moreNaama Women's Choir conducted by Ms. Pnina Inbar, is renowned as one of the finest Choirs in Israel. The Choir performs frequently at festivals, subscription concerts and other events throughout the country. The Naama Women's Choir is also often invited to appear at festivals and competitions abroad, and has been placed highly at these international competitions.
• In 1996, awarded a Golden Diploma in the Felix Mendelssohn International Competition in Dautphetal, Germany. Placed first and awarded another Golden Diploma in the Shirat Hayamin International Choir Competition in Netanya, Israel.
• In 2000, placed third in the Arrezo Choir Competition in Tuscany, Italy.
• In 2002, placed second in an international Choir competition in Beijing, China.
• In 2004, placed first in an international Choir competition in Wu-Xi, China.
• In 2005, placed second in an international Choir competition at the Hajnowka 2005 Festival for Christian-Orthodox Music in Bialystok, Poland.
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Vox Grata Women's Choir
Vox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit, especial... moreVox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville community. The singers also enjoy the opportunity to mentor exceptional high school and college-aged women who participate in the Choir as part of its choral scholar program. less
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MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir
MUSE is a Women's Choir dedicated to musical excellence and social change. In keeping with our belief that diversity is strength, we are feminist women of varied ages, races, and ethnicities with a range of musical abilities, political interests, and life... moreMUSE is a Women's Choir dedicated to musical excellence and social change. In keeping with our belief that diversity is strength, we are feminist women of varied ages, races, and ethnicities with a range of musical abilities, political interests, and life experiences.
We are women loving women; we are heterosexual, lesbian and bisexual women united in song. We commission and seek out music composed by women, pieces written to enhance the sound of Women's voices, and songs that honor the enduring spirit of all peoples. In performing, we strive for a concert experience that entertains, inspires, motivates, heals, and creates a feeling of community with our audience. less
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Valley Women's Ensemble
Valley Women’s Ensemble is a local Phoenix Choir that performs across Arizona. Our members are talented and experienced singers who have a passion for music and the performing arts.
A tuition-based women’s chorus made up of singers from the entire Phoe... moreValley Women’s Ensemble is a local Phoenix Choir that performs across Arizona. Our members are talented and experienced singers who have a passion for music and the performing arts.
A tuition-based women’s chorus made up of singers from the entire Phoenix area, Valley WE performs selections from a broad range of musical genres and styles, giving audiences a fun mix of all their favorites – both modern and classic. Find out more about us on our website, or check us out on Facebook!
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The Or Y-a Choir
The Or Y-a Choir is a Women's Choir under the direction of Nomi Teplow. The Choir is comprised of women of all ages from all over Samaria in Israel who come together to sing in a variety of musical styles in close harmony, to learn to sing and to have a good time.
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Ensemble Laude Women's Choir
For close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s Choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passi... moreFor close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s Choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passion for choral music and the vision of our Artistic Director, Elizabeth MacIsaac. We celebrate the beauty and resilience of women’s vocal traditions through the ages and seek to share this art form through joyful, soulful, and life-enhancing performances that gladden the heart, lift the spirit, and expand the mind.
Ensemble Laude began in 1998 with a group of 12 singers focused solely on medieval music. It has since expanded into a vibrant community Choir of over 50 vocalists. Today, our concerts offer an eclectic repertoire, mostly unaccompanied, encompassing early music, sacred and secular works, and folk and world music. We are committed to expanding choral repertoire for women’s voices and regularly commission new Canadian works that preserve and revitaliz... less
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Here in my Heart by Sarah Quartel - La Nova Singers women’s Choir
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This International Women’s Day, we celebrate what it is to come together as a group of women, and sing.
‘Here in my Heart’ by Sarah Quartel is a favourite piece for many singers in the Choir: it speaks about the beauty... morehttp://www.lanovasingers.co.uk/
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate what it is to come together as a group of women, and sing.
‘Here in my Heart’ by Sarah Quartel is a favourite piece for many singers in the Choir: it speaks about the beauty of nature and the joy of making music. We last performed this piece in October 2020 at a concert that took place between two national lockdowns, when it felt especially poignant. We hope you enjoy it.
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Accompanied by Sam Hanson on piano
This recording is from Christchurch Priory in 2019. The photos in the video are from La Nova Singers’ 15-year history, and performances in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Shaftesbury and London! All images are the property of their respective photographers. less