[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are choirs for gay men, choirs for Women, choirs for socialists, choirs for hire, choirs for weddings and choirs for the deaf. There are Welsh ch...

Reverie is a new and exciting contemporary vocal ensemble uniting some of Britain's very best young professional singers. A fantastic and welcome addition to the British choral tradition, Reverie is defined by its unique blend of voices and carefully craf...  moreReverie is a new and exciting contemporary vocal ensemble uniting some of Britain's very best young professional singers. A fantastic and welcome addition to the British choral tradition, Reverie is defined by its unique blend of voices and carefully crafted approach to interpretation. These engaging and distinctive qualities create a choral timbre perfectly suited to modern vocal repertoire.  

The Oakland Jazz Choir, established in 1992, is a unique, dynamic, multi-cultural ensemble, dedicated to the education, preservation and perpetuation of vocal jazz, and is committed to bringing together professional and community members alike. Oakland ba...  moreThe Oakland Jazz Choir, established in 1992, is a unique, dynamic, multi-cultural ensemble, dedicated to the education, preservation and perpetuation of vocal jazz, and is committed to bringing together professional and community members alike. Oakland based, East Bay born and bred, OJC brings original arrangements of traditional and contemporary vocal jazz to the Bay Area & beyond. In addition OJC presents an interactive vocal jazz workshop to the Oakland Public Schools. A blending of hearts and voices can have so much power. These voices unite to share in their common love of jazz and to help promote the art form in new ways while respecting its cultural roots. OJC is funded mainly through its performances, grants and individual donations. Those dollars fund day-to-day operations, artistic and professional fees. But what keeps OJC’s collective heart beating most of all is the love of Jazz.  less

Israelis are known for having chutzpah, and nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music and a repertoire that ranges from vocal jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is &qu...  moreIsraelis are known for having chutzpah, and nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music and a repertoire that ranges from vocal jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is "in your face" right from the start and with every chord. Our day jobs of (from top voice down) a lawyer, a voice teacher, a computer programmer, and an army officer don't exactly bring to mind outrageous laughter and tremendous harmonies, but that's just what Chutzpah! brings to every performance.  less

Naama Women's Choir from Israel, Conducted by Mrs. Pnina Inbar, Live recording from Kragujevac Festival, Serbia August 2009, Gala Performance.

The Virginia Wesleyan Chorale is a small, auditioned group at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia. The choir is composed of 16-20 singers from all majors who perform a variety of music, from classical, to folk, to contemporary jazz. Members of ...  moreThe Virginia Wesleyan Chorale is a small, auditioned group at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia. The choir is composed of 16-20 singers from all majors who perform a variety of music, from classical, to folk, to contemporary jazz. Members of the Wesleyan Chorale also perform in the Wesleyan Singers, an open-enrollment ensemble that performs a variety of music while developing vocal technique and musicianship skills.  

The Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the dir...  moreThe Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the directorship of Ellie Davidoff. Choir membership consists of youth from the 8th grade through to college age students. Now in their 13th season, this choir has grown in membership as well as experience. There are still several original members, and every season they are joined by their younger siblings and new friends, who add strength and spirit to the group. The repertoire of the Vision of Peace Youth Choir consists of hymns and folk songs sung in the traditional Doukhobor acapella style that has been passed from generation to generation for over 200 years. The hymns and folk songs as well as the contemporary numbers in their program selection reflect their Doukobor beliefs as well as their steadfast wish for a peaceful existence on this earth.  less