[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on choir lea...

The choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. The choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville choir is curr...  moreThe choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. The choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville choir is currently being conducted by David Crown. He is assisted by the two organ scholars, Douglas Knight and Robert Pecksmith (ofollow">http://www.robert-smith.org.uk ), and choir manager Stefan Schwarz. Since David Crown took over as Director of Chapel Music in 2007, the choir has been involved in two opera productions (Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas ' and Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice') as well as concerts in Oxford, Brighton, Wells, Swindon, Upton upon Severn and Steeple Aston. In recent years the choir has also sung evensong at Southwark, Worcester, Winchester, Wells and Berlin Cathedrals. In 2005 and 2009 the choir toured Germany under the patronage of Sir Peter Torry, the British ambassador to Germany...    less

Although we only became the City of Truro Male choir in 2003, we can trace our singing forefathers back to two local village choirs formed in the 1940s. These were Chacewater & District Male choir and Carnon Vale Male choir. We aim to be the most ent...  moreAlthough we only became the City of Truro Male choir in 2003, we can trace our singing forefathers back to two local village choirs formed in the 1940s. These were Chacewater & District Male choir and Carnon Vale Male choir. We aim to be the most entertaining male voice choir in the South West and for the City of Truro to be proud of us. The ethos of the choir is to have fun and enjoy singing. Each year we host a visiting choir and also spend a weekend away. We are a registered charity, and our current membership is over 50.We give approximately a dozen concerts a year  less

In this clip the Open Arts Community choir sing 'Say A Little Prayer' in front of a live studio audience at broadcasting house in London as part of the hit BBC series 'Last choir Standing' in 2008. The soloists are Anne McCambridge and Margaret Mann. ...  moreIn this clip the Open Arts Community choir sing 'Say A Little Prayer' in front of a live studio audience at broadcasting house in London as part of the hit BBC series 'Last choir Standing' in 2008. The soloists are Anne McCambridge and Margaret Mann. Inclusive is the word which probably best describes Open Arts Community choir. It features people with disabilites and those without, from every section of the community in Northern Ireland. The age range is extensive, from seventeen to over seventy but most importantly members are united by their love of singing. The choir is from Belfast Northern Ireland and is conducted by Beverley Whyte. For more information visit: www.openarts.net  less

NMVC has at present 42 members who love to sing.The men who sing in the choir come from all walks of life. They are every man in the street but with one thing in common,they love to sing and entertain.The choir is renowned for there entertainment value as...  moreNMVC has at present 42 members who love to sing.The men who sing in the choir come from all walks of life. They are every man in the street but with one thing in common,they love to sing and entertain.The choir is renowned for there entertainment value as well as there singing. No venue is too small or too big.The choir regularly sings for charitable organisations and has over the years raised several thousands of pounds. Musical Director Judith Pinguey prides herself on the varied music the choir sings and has a very progressive outlook on MVC Music and likes to challange the pre concieved image of a male voice choir.  less

In the World choir Championships which was held in Graz, Austria between 10th-17th July 2011, Boğaziçi Jazz choir became the 'WORLD CHAMPION' in Contemporary Music and Folklore categories, and got the 'second prize' in Mixed choirs category. Also winning ...  moreIn the World choir Championships which was held in Graz, Austria between 10th-17th July 2011, Boğaziçi Jazz choir became the 'WORLD CHAMPION' in Contemporary Music and Folklore categories, and got the 'second prize' in Mixed choirs category. Also winning 2 more gold medals in 'Grand Prix of Choral Music' the champions competed in, the choir has come back to Turkey with a total of 5 gold medals. We would like to give special thanks to our main sponsor Finansbank, transportation sponsor Pegasus Airlines and everyone who has supported and given us the opportunity to take great pride in this success. The choir's video clip watched about 1.000.000 times in several platforms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9TQWTa7Svk Boğaziçi Jazz choir http://www.facebook.com/bogazicijazzchoir http://www.myspace.com/bumcjazzchoir http://www.twitter.com/bogazicicazkoro http://bumkcazkorosu.tumblr.com/ Conductor: Masis Aram Gözbek http://www.facebook.com/masisaramgozbek http://www.myspace.com/masisaramgozbek http:/...    less

City choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in choral singing. We aim to be a "A choir of Note" in New Zealand. As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale choral works, the choir st...  moreCity choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in choral singing. We aim to be a "A choir of Note" in New Zealand. As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale choral works, the choir strives for the highest standards in performing the classics of the repertoire, such as Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Messiah, the Beethoven Ninth and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. In addition, the choir has performed major new compositions by New Zealand composers, such as Missa Pacifica by David Hamilton in 2006, and John Drummond’s The Journey Home in 2012. For its 125th anniversary the choir commissioned a new work from Malcolm (Jack) Speirs: Cantico del Sole, and for its 150th anniversary celebrations the choir commissioned a new work from Christopher Marshall: For What Can Be More Beautiful?. The choir provides a forum for young, aspiring soloists and welcomes opportunities to perform with other choirs, such as the Inve...    less

The Graduate choir NZ with Dr John Wells (organ) perform "He is Risen" by Richard Madden (NZ, b. 1953) on TVNZ's Praise Be. A recording of this piece is available on The Graduate choir NZ's CD "My Spirit Sang All Day": http://graduatechoir.co.nz/experi...  moreThe Graduate choir NZ with Dr John Wells (organ) perform "He is Risen" by Richard Madden (NZ, b. 1953) on TVNZ's Praise Be. A recording of this piece is available on The Graduate choir NZ's CD "My Spirit Sang All Day": http://graduatechoir.co.nz/experience_cd_mssad.html --- The Graduate choir NZ Director of Music: Terence Maskell http://www.graduatechoir.co.nz http://www.facebook.com/TheGraduatechoirNZ http://www.twitter.com/GraduatechoirNZ --- Dr John Wells - http://www.johnwells.co.nz Praise Be - http://tvnz.co.nz/praise-be --- Recorded 6 May 2008 at All Saints' Anglican Church, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand. http://www.allsaintshowick.org.nz ---  less

We are Seventh Day Church students choir of Kumasi Technical University we sing to proclaim and preach the gospel and to inspire the weary heart.

Marsh Ladies choir was founded in 1955 and in 2015 will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee. The Yorkshire based choir is around 40 members strong and has developed a wide repertoire from classical and folk to swing, jazz and songs from the shows. The choir mai...  moreMarsh Ladies choir was founded in 1955 and in 2015 will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee. The Yorkshire based choir is around 40 members strong and has developed a wide repertoire from classical and folk to swing, jazz and songs from the shows. The choir maintains a busy schedule of concerts and competitions both in Huddersfield and further a field.