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City of Truro Male Choir
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
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City Choir Dunedin
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
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Cantilon Chamber Choir
The Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to choral Singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber C... moreThe Cantilon Chamber Choir is Western Canada’s only professional level children’s choir. Singers in this ensemble demonstrate a high level of commitment to choral Singing and to sharing this art with audiences at home and around the world. The Chamber Choir forms the core of Cantilon’s touring and recording program and participates in many exciting and unique activities throughout the year.
The Chamber Choir performs locally in concert at least four times per season, and competes in music festivals at local, provincial and national levels. The Chamber Choir generally follows a three-year touring cycle: a regional tour in year one, national tour in year two, and an international tour every third year. In addition to its regular concert series, the Chamber Choir is often invited to perform with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pro Coro Canada, Edmonton Opera and the Richard Eaton Singers. less
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Milton Community Choir
The Milton Community Choir was formed in early 2017 by a bunch of people that really had a passion for Singing. We rehearse every Thursday night from 7-8:30 pm. Our members not only enjoying get together to sing some of their most favourite songs but also... moreThe Milton Community Choir was formed in early 2017 by a bunch of people that really had a passion for Singing. We rehearse every Thursday night from 7-8:30 pm. Our members not only enjoying get together to sing some of their most favourite songs but also having a catch up with each other every week. Join us, and you will become apart of a family.
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The Merbecke Choir
The Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to Singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral'... moreThe Merbecke Choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to Singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral's monthly Compline services)
concerts in the cathedral (thrice yearly),
other secular events such as livery company dinners and corporate celebrations.
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ORIANA youth female choir
Youth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral Singing.... moreYouth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral Singing.
The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral Singing.
Awards
2013. 31 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE MÚSICA DE CANTONIGRÒS (Spain): 1st prize in category FOLKLOR, 2nd prize in category Female choirs. http://www.fimc.es/
2013. 2nd International Florence Choir Festival (Italy): 1st prize in category SACRED MUSIC, 2nd prize in category Female choirs,2nd prize in category Folklor. www.florencechoirfestival.com
2012. International Competition South Palmira (Ukraine): 1st prize in category Equal voices.
2012. 25 Bela Bartok International Choir Competition: 3rd prize in category Equal voices. htt... less
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How to teach (and learn) a song by ear 1
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
To make Singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet music when I teach. This often freaks out people who are used to having a score in their...
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Music notation – do singers need it?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
I teach songs without using any kind of musical notation. Like other members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network I believe that Singing should...