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Artistic Director for Salzburg International
He was involved in music from his early childhood on, his father, Josef Wolfgang Ziegler, a well-known Austrian composer and choral director taught the first musical steps to him. Singing and playing the violin became his passions.
In the USA he starte...
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St. Lawrence choir
Recognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other Composers. 2011-2012 marks the... moreRecognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other Composers. 2011-2012 marks the 40th anniversary season of the St. Lawrence choir.
Since 2008 the St. Lawrence choir has been under the direction of Michael Zaugg. The Swiss-born musician has distinguished himself as an innovative and versatile conductor on the Canadian choral scene. Active as artistic director, guest conductor, pedagogue and clinician, Michael Zaugg brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his work.
St. Lawrence choir was formed in 1972 by Iwan Edwards and a group of singers residing in the West Island of Montreal. Concerts were presented in Lachine until 1983 when the choir relocated to downtown Montreal. Since 1986, the choir has regularly appeared with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra as the largest component of the MSO chorus, and has made numerous recordin... less
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The Brazilian Virtual choir Lab - May 10th (Monday)
The Brazilian Virtual choir Lab is a 3-month (12 classes) course that will meet once a week for 90 minutes.
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May 10th - July 26th
Meeting Time (2 options):
EUROPE: Mondays from: 19:30 - 21 h (GMT + 2)
USA: Mondays f...
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Fingal Chamber choir
Fingal Chamber choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary Composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lau... moreFingal Chamber choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary Composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lauridsen and McMillan, and is highly regarded at home and abroad.
In 2011, we travelled to Trondheim, Norway, to take part in Sangforening, a major festival featuring hundreds of Norwegian choirs, and were the first ever foreign choir invited to take part. 2012 saw us visit Languedoc, France, where we gave concerts in beautiful old churches in Alzonne and Montréal, near Carcassonne. We are active in radio and television, having featured in many broadcasts of recorded and live services by the Irish national broadcaster RTE, including one recorded in Swords CoI church which was broadcast on Christmas day, 2010 and Easter and Advent services in 2012 and 2013.
We are frequently asked to perform at weddings and corporate events and recently had the pleasure of ... less
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A Child's Eyes
A song by my friend William Sveglini, whom I had contacted around 2000 through the "Composers' Forum". I have sung it in my one-man-choir "dwsChorale".
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Inspira | We Rise Again
The Inspira Chamber choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs Canadian folk song "We Rise Again" arranged by Stephen Smith in exhibition at the 10th Golden Gate International choir Festival. Berkeley, CA, USA.
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St George's RC Church choir Sudbury
Sacred choral music forms an integral part of the mass and has been practiced in various forms since the 4th century. Much of the current scores originate from the renaissance period and later, and are by Composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Mozart, Hande... moreSacred choral music forms an integral part of the mass and has been practiced in various forms since the 4th century. Much of the current scores originate from the renaissance period and later, and are by Composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, Mozart, Handel, & Tallis amongst others.
St George’s RC Church Sudburyhttp://stgeorgessudbury.org.uk/ is a Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Westminsterhttp://www.rcdow.org.uk/ it was consecrated in 1928 and modelled on a pre-reformation English Church.
By 1933 there was a regular Sung Mass every Sunday with organ. The singers (all male) were professionals hired by the Parish Priest. Within a short time there were sufficient men available for a choir trained by Frank Adams and they sang at Mass and on Sunday evenings at Vespers and Benediction. They were fully vested in cassock and surplice and sat in choir s... less
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Sing, sing, sing for a celebration!
The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...