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GNAAS-KNUST Choir
A choir based in Kumasi, Ghana. We render tremendous music of various choral genres. Very committed to what we do.
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CoMA Voices
CoMA Voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of ... moreCoMA Voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of which is unconventionally notated. Most of our work is a capella and the focus is on ensemble singing.
One objective is to expand the contemporary amateur vocal repertoire, which is less developed than the instrumental repertoire. We work with composers and students, commissioning works and showcasing material for use by others. less
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Monthly Composer's Challenge- World Choir Music
As a challenge to finish and post one new piece per month for 6 months, Here is my first of six new compositions. Rejoice! is a modern piece based on Veni Veni Emmanuel. It features tight harmony with Classical sensitivities for Advent/Christmas designed ...
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Kvennakórinn Katla
The women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singi... moreThe women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singing together.
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Hope
I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha... moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful.
The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life.
Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo... less
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ANÚNA : O Maria
Composed by Michael McGlynn. From the album Sensation. Available as sheet music from www.michaelmcglynn.com