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Phoenix Boys Choir
Mission Statement:
The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of Singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, there... moreMission Statement:
The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of Singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, thereby contributing to the greater Phoenix musical life and enhancing Arizona's cultural reputation nationally and internationally.
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Cor Meibion y Fflint
Born and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere
The choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. The boys are dedicated to their Singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346... moreBorn and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere
The choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. The boys are dedicated to their Singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346.
A Unique Sound
What you would expect to hear from a Welsh choir, yet made for today. The choir sings a wide variety of music stretching from the 16th century to the 21st, old faithfuls, traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs, plus modern pop and quality contemporary compositions in many languages. Listen to a sample from the hugely successful “Songs Across the Dee” featured on this site.
Your Kind of Choir
The choir goes where it is invited, Singing for pleasure and to give pleasure. We have covered the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland. In Germany, Austria, Prague, Malta and France. Wherever these men go, new ties are bound and new friendships formed.
Universally Recognised
Flint choir has always been competitive, it’s the only way to f... less
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Rhythm Of Life
2019-11-08 Singing Together: Elvetham Community Choir and Cecilia Singers
ECC & CS: Rhythm Of Life
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Using reductive metaphors won't solve your choirs problems
One of my favorite choir tricks was to telling my singers to ‘aim for the top side of the pitch.’ This was, of course, because they were Singing flat, and I thought the imagery would give my singers a way of thinking about an abstract co...
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Why I don't like concert programmes
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
People sometimes welcome a distraction from watching rows of identically dressed choristers Singing with books in front of their faces.
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Learning songs by ear
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Many people have no idea how a song is learnt by ear. They assume that written music is a must. But don’t forget that people have been Singing (and l...
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The Czech Boys Choir
The Czech Boys Choir, from the city of Hradec Králové in North Bohemia, maintains the famous traditions of boychoir Singing in the Czech territory as it began in the 13th century with the first boys' choir at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague and continue... moreThe Czech Boys Choir, from the city of Hradec Králové in North Bohemia, maintains the famous traditions of boychoir Singing in the Czech territory as it began in the 13th century with the first boys' choir at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague and continues in modern times with the boys choir established in Hradec Králové by Jiří and Květa Skopal in 1982.
Led by artistic director and conductor, Jakub Martinec, the Czech Boys Choir organization provides artistic training for boys from the age of three to adult, and consists of the professional touring SATB concert choir, the Young Men's Ensemble with conductor Jennifer Beynon Martinec, and the training choir Zpěváček, led by Simona Hlavatá. The concert choir closely cooperates with pianist Martin Fišl.
The choir regularly records for TV and radio, performs concerts in the Czech Republic and abroad, collaborates with renowned artists, ensembles and orchestras. Their repertoire includes both traditional and modern works of both Czech and international compos... less
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“Singing workshop”: a building where songs are repaired?
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
I was at a business meeting recently and we were asked what we did. I explained as well as I could.
Photo © Copyright Anne Burgess an...
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Penkside Community Choir
We a mixed, open-access choir requiring no auditions, no previous experience or ability to read music. Everything is taught by ear and the focus is on having fun and enjoying Singing together, rather than achieving perfection. We try to perform a few time... moreWe a mixed, open-access choir requiring no auditions, no previous experience or ability to read music. Everything is taught by ear and the focus is on having fun and enjoying Singing together, rather than achieving perfection. We try to perform a few times a year in the local area at community events.