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The Crossing
The Crossing is a professional Chamber choir in Philadelphia focusing on new music, commissioning works, and collaborating with other ensembles in the US.
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The Crossing is a twenty-four-member professional Chamber choir conducted by Donald... moreThe Crossing is a professional Chamber choir in Philadelphia focusing on new music, commissioning works, and collaborating with other ensembles in the US.
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The Crossing is a twenty-four-member professional Chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally dedicated to new music. Originally formed by a group of friends in 2005, the ensemble has since grown exponentially and “has made a name for itself in recent years as a champion of new music.” - New York Times 2/14. Highly sought after for collaborative projects, The Crossing was the resident choir of the Spoleto Festival, Italy in 2007; appeared at Miller Theatre of Columbia University (in the American premiere of James Dillon’s Nine Rivers) with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE); performed during Bang on a Can’s first Philadelphia Marathon; and has appeared with Network for New Music, Lyric Fest, Piffaro, red fish blue fish, Tempesta di Mare Baroque Chamber Orchestra, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, Toshimaru Nakamura, Dolce Suono; and this past su... less
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Macquarie Singers Inc
Macquarie Singers is an inclusive, not-for-profit, non-auditioned massed community choir established originally as a university choir and now incorporated as a registered charity. Lead by a professional conductor and accompanist, Macquarie Singers usually... moreMacquarie Singers is an inclusive, not-for-profit, non-auditioned massed community choir established originally as a university choir and now incorporated as a registered charity. Lead by a professional conductor and accompanist, Macquarie Singers usually performs two major concerts each year as well singing for residents in aged care centres and a local hospital.
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Cantabile
We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic Singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a... moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic Singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a choir where every voice counts.
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Sospiri
Sospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and... moreSospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works, many written by John Duggan. We have recorded two discs for The Gift of Music and give concerts in Oxford and London, as well as making regular trips to France and Italy.
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Die Hoërskool Wonderboom Skoolkoor
The choir was founded in 1986 by Mr. Albert Morland who has since held the reigns in his very capable conducting hands. During this time the choir has achieved success on many levels: Locally they have received 10 golden diplomas on provincial level for t... moreThe choir was founded in 1986 by Mr. Albert Morland who has since held the reigns in his very capable conducting hands. During this time the choir has achieved success on many levels: Locally they have received 10 golden diplomas on provincial level for the “ATKV Applous” competition in the category for advanced, mixed high School choirs; and 7 golden diplomas on national level for the same competition. They were the only choir in the history of the Director’s trophy who won the award 8 times and they were also the first to do so in all three categories: mixed- (5 times), boys’- (twice) and Girls’ choir (once). They have also received double gold at the Gauteng Eisteddfod, A and A+ awards at the Pretoria Beeld Eisteddfod and first place in their category in more than one local competition. They have annual workshops and master classes with well-known and respected conductors (both locally and internationally) and have hosted many international choirs and groups. They regularly tour different parts of South Afric... less
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Polyhymnia
Polyhymnia is a small select ensemble of Singers focusing on historically informed performance of sacred music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. The ensemble has been in residence at The Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch since 2003.... morePolyhymnia is a small select ensemble of Singers focusing on historically informed performance of sacred music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. The ensemble has been in residence at The Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch since 2003. Polyhymnia's Singers are drawn from many sources, including some of the finest church choirs in New York
Since 2000, director John Bradley has been creating original editions of music for the ensemble, some of it secreted in manuscript collections since the 16th century. Working in concert with libraries, liturgical historians and institutions, Polyhymnia hopes to both
preserve and reintroduce choral masterworks of the Renaissance and early Baroque in ways that both entertain and elucidate. In addition to the concert series, the ensemble's unique relationship with Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a forerunner in the preservation of historical liturgy, provides opportunities to perform Renaissance and Baroque music in a liturgical context, while fostering musical ... less
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Battle Born Chorale
We strive to become the standard for choral excellence in the Las Vegas Valley and across Nevada. Our goal is share high quality choral literature between great Singers and with the audiences of our community. We also aim to help other arts ensembles in t... moreWe strive to become the standard for choral excellence in the Las Vegas Valley and across Nevada. Our goal is share high quality choral literature between great Singers and with the audiences of our community. We also aim to help other arts ensembles in the valley to build a stronger music community.