Throughout its existence the chamber Choir Schola Cantorum has had High ambitions. The Choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b....  moreThroughout its existence the chamber Choir Schola Cantorum has had High ambitions. The Choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b. 1915), organist, composer and conductor, who returned to Norway in 1964 after studying in the USA and started a Choir at the music department of the University of Oslo. The Choir continues to recruit members from the department of music, as well as from the Norwegian Academy of Music in more recent years. The American choral tradition in which Nystedt was trained emphasises the importance of new music – a practice Nystedt brought back with him to Oslo. Knut Nystedt’s music became a vital element of Schola Cantorum’s repertoire. Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl became conductor in 2002, and has further established the Choir’s firm position in Norway’s musical life. She has continued Nystedt’s tradition of performing modern music. Schola Cantorum has a varied repert...    less

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Musica Sacra competition

The Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their Concert  "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th.   The New Zealand based Choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun Concert has something for every...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Folklore competition.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For many of us, this time of year is just one Concert after another. It’s great to be doing so much singing, but it can have its downsides. &n...

With age, vocal cords become less flexible and most singers find that it becomes harder to hit the High notes as the years go by. This can become a challenge, especially for older Choir members. It’s important to take care of your voi...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in the Voices of Gold Concert

The People's Show Choir Brackley is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resource...  moreThe People's Show Choir Brackley is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve.  

"Lux Aeterna" by Jonathan Adams (ASCAP) performed by the Arkansas State Univ. Concert Choir, Dr. Dale Miller, Conductor

Barcarolle Choir together with their Musical Director, Sam Evans, is delighted to present their next season Concert.Come and join them on December 12th, 2019 at 7:30pmAt St Stephen's Church, Southwell garden, Off Gloucester Road Kensington, London SW7 4RL...