The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while Singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while Singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

When Singing in groups becomes illegal, what is a choir to do? As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world, that was the question faced by the Grande Prairie Boys' choir and their conductor Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal. This documentary follows their ...  moreWhen Singing in groups becomes illegal, what is a choir to do? As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world, that was the question faced by the Grande Prairie Boys' choir and their conductor Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal. This documentary follows their journey and explores how the choir (and the community that loves them) copes when the music is MUTED. All music performed by the Grande Prairie Boys’ Choir Conductor: Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal Directed and produced by: Rew Jones Cinematographer: David McGregor Camera Operators: Cody Flynn Mike Evans David McGregor Rew Jones Additional Cinematography by: Nathaniel Fast Tom Gorman Sound Recording by: Cody Flynn Arjun Roy Chris McIntyre GPBC Sound Personnel Sound Mixer Chris McIntyre Grips Les Tunke J. Francis Morgan The Parting Glass Traditional Arrangement by: Trent Worthington Silent Night Traditional Arrangement by: Kaplan, Olusola, Bram Published by: Sony Music Publishing Sing Merrily a Song Written by: C...    less

Li-ron choir from Israel Singing at the Grand Prize Competition of the 7th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival & Competition 2011 in Wernigerode, Germany. Read more about the event: http://blog.interkultur.com -----------------------------...  moreLi-ron choir from Israel Singing at the Grand Prize Competition of the 7th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival & Competition 2011 in Wernigerode, Germany. Read more about the event: http://blog.interkultur.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Li-Ron Choir aus Israel beim Großpreiswettbewerb des 7. Internationalen Johannes-Brahms-Chorfestivals & Wettbewerb 2011 in Wernigerode, Deutschland. Mehr über die Veranstaltung: http://blog.interkultur.com  

Choir Singing in Lebanon and the Arab countries has become more popular during the last years. New choirs are being implemented all around Lebanon: in schools, universities, and all kinds of governmental and non-governmental organizations. CHOIR NETWORKIN...  moreChoir Singing in Lebanon and the Arab countries has become more popular during the last years. New choirs are being implemented all around Lebanon: in schools, universities, and all kinds of governmental and non-governmental organizations. CHOIR NETWORKING is the next step to promote and develop choral Singing internationally and in Lebanon and the Arab world. It is also the best way to share choir arrangements and encourage Lebanese composers to work for choirs. Build a network between the Lebanese Choirs Promote and develop Choir Singing in Lebanon Encourage Lebanese composers to write for choirs Create links between Lebanese choirs and International Choir Organizations Introduce the Arab Music to foreign choirs and International choir organizations  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I regularly get emails out of the blue from various Singing groups scattered across the globe asking for gigs. Recently I had one from a Russian ensemble, ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...