„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artistic director of the choir since 2014 when he took the lead of choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the choir since its first rehersa...  more„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artistic director of the choir since 2014 when he took the lead of choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the choir since its first rehersal for 42 years. Each Musical season of „LELIUMAI“ is designated to performances of choir Music to the listeners in cities and towns in Lithuania, extraordinary festivals and meetings with the choirs abroad, unforgetable participation in Lithuanian Song festivals. During its history „LELIUMAI“ has been awarded the highest titles in national choir competitions in Lithuania, has won the third prize at the international choir competition in Ireland (Cork) in 1983. choir performances are rich with pieces of various styles, special part of the repertoir is assigned to the contemporary Lithuanian Music. Several Lithuanian artists have dedicated their compositions to LELIUMAI. Choras „LELIUMAI“ nourishes and appreciates traditions which join singers, their family...    less

The St. Olaf choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstro...  moreThe St. Olaf choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen. Since its founding in 1912, the St. Olaf choir has set a standard in the choral art, serving as a model for choirs of all levels. The ensemble’s annual tour brings its artistry and message to thousands of people across the nation and around the world. The St. Olaf choir has taken 13 international tours and performed for capacity audiences in the major concert halls of Norway, France, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and the Twin Cities. In addition to being an artistic force, the St. Olaf choir has a full calendar of events and a growing library of recordings. The choir’s mis...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my choir.     Unless choir members come for a drink after a...

"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir and Lyric choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl choir en...  more"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir and Lyric choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl choir ensemble of the Gulf Coast Youth choir of Tampa, Florida. Artistic Directors: Wallis Peterson (GCSF) and Judy Romera (GCGC).  

"Fattig bonddräng" Text & Music: Astrid Lindgen and Georg Riedel Arrangement: Henrik Dahlgren Performed by Svanholm Singers Conducted by Sofia Söderberg Audio recorded by Simon Petersson Audio edit and mix by Henrik Dahlgren Video recorded by P...  more"Fattig bonddräng" Text & Music: Astrid Lindgen and Georg Riedel Arrangement: Henrik Dahlgren Performed by Svanholm Singers Conducted by Sofia Söderberg Audio recorded by Simon Petersson Audio edit and mix by Henrik Dahlgren Video recorded by Per Nyberg and Miriam Hjalmarsson Video directed and edited by Miriam Hjalmarsson official website: http://svanholmsingers.se Facebook: http://facebook.com/svanholmsingers Instagram: http://instagram.com/svanholmsingers More videos: http://hyperurl.co/svanholm.youtube More Music: http://hyperurl.co/svanholm.spotify LYRICS: Jag är fattig bonddräng, men jag lever ändå Dagar går och kommer, medan jag knogar på Harvar, sår och plöjer, mockar, gräver och bär Går bak mina oxar, hojtar visslar och svär Jag är fattig bonddräng, och jag tuggar mitt snus Och när lörda'n kommer, vill jag ta mig ett rus Sen, när jag blitt livad vill jag tampas och slåss Vila hos en flicka vill jag också, förstås Sen, så kommer sönda'n, och då vill våran präst Att j...    less

The choir was founded on November 10th, 2010 and is continuing its efforts by including in its repertoire polyphonic Turkish folk songs, choir pieces of different periods and Cyprus polyphonic choir pieces along with the world choir literature. Since i...  moreThe choir was founded on November 10th, 2010 and is continuing its efforts by including in its repertoire polyphonic Turkish folk songs, choir pieces of different periods and Cyprus polyphonic choir pieces along with the world choir literature. Since its foundation, the choir is in continuous improvement and has been involved in many workshops with Prof.Mustafa Apaydın which were organized twice a year. The choir has a mixed membership including Music teachers, Musicians and amateur choir singers. The choir’s name is inspired by the famous story written by William Shakespeare and Guiseppe Verdi’s famous opera called Othello and the Othello Castle which is located in the city of Famagusta. The city where the choir is based is known as “Othello’s City Famagusta” all around the world. In the last six years since its formation, the Othello choir has given many concerts in Cyprus and also hosted festivals and choir workshops. The Othello choir is also working together with Mr.Mete Gökçe who is the choir conducto...    less

A Prayer for Chanukah for Baritone Solo, SATB Chorus and Piano Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2001) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble, Jennifer Lester, conductor, Michael Olbash, baritone, Linda Osborne Blashke, piano. Words: "Al hanisim" ...  moreA Prayer for Chanukah for Baritone Solo, SATB Chorus and Piano Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2001) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble, Jennifer Lester, conductor, Michael Olbash, baritone, Linda Osborne Blashke, piano. Words: "Al hanisim" Traditional Hebrew Prayer for Chanukah English singing translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Music and Translation: © Copyright 2002 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5884 Recording: © Copyright 2002 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com Used by permission.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I bet you think your choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But what if I told you that new members might fi...

The King's choir is a Community choir --A Common Life Singing Group for singers ages 50+ (though we practice a don't ask - don't tell policy)...I.e., if you wish to sing in our choir and are available for daytime rehearsals you are more than welcome to jo...  moreThe King's choir is a Community choir --A Common Life Singing Group for singers ages 50+ (though we practice a don't ask - don't tell policy)...I.e., if you wish to sing in our choir and are available for daytime rehearsals you are more than welcome to join us! We have a few "under-aged" adults among us, and we love it! Our purpose is to reflect the image, veracity, and immutability of our Lord Jesus Christ through Music, testimony, and personal commitment to those in the senior community and beyond.  less

A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...