A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...

Quinta and a Half is an Israeli mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. for over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with th...  moreQuinta and a Half is an Israeli mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. for over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with their original arrangements create a unique Israeli sound that can be distinguished in every performance, providing a rich musical experience for the Israeli audience. Since the group was formed in 2006 by its founder Doron Ben-Ami, Quinta.5 has achieved great recognition both in Israel and throughout the world, and today is at the forefront of the contemporary a cappella scene in Israel. In 2012 they performed in the Israeli Music Awards (Acum) for the first time, and since then their performance has become one of the recurring acts every year. The group performed in many Israeli well known festivals as well as formal national ceremonies and numerous television shows. In 2015 the group toured in the United States for the first time in celebration of the Isr...    less

"An Open World" is the first in a group of three settings of poems from Fletcher LaVallee Bartholomew's collection entitled "and the Wind: Gnostic Poems 1945 - 1979."

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The Concordia choir is widely considered one of the world’s premier undergraduate vocal ensembles. The 72-voice choir continues to affirm its reputation as one of the nation’s finest a cappella choirs and a leader in interpreting and advancing the Luthera...  moreThe Concordia choir is widely considered one of the world’s premier undergraduate vocal ensembles. The 72-voice choir continues to affirm its reputation as one of the nation’s finest a cappella choirs and a leader in interpreting and advancing the Lutheran choral tradition. for More Information See: - choir" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/concordiachoir - choir" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/user/TheConcordiachoir - www.ConcordiaRecordings.com  less

Founded in 1981, Central City Chorus is an auditioned mixed chorus of 50+ highly accomplished and dedicated volunteer singers. Currently in residence at the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Chorus performs an eclectic ...  moreFounded in 1981, Central City Chorus is an auditioned mixed chorus of 50+ highly accomplished and dedicated volunteer singers. Currently in residence at the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Chorus performs an eclectic range of music, from a cappella compositions to works for chorus and orchestra, from countries around the world. Our diverse repertoire spans the 14th to the 21st centuries, including recent performances of the Brahms Requiem, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Bach's Magnificat and Christmas Oratorio, as well as new commissions by Kristin Kuster, Elliot Levine, and Jonathan David. Phillip Cheah joined the Chorus as its Music Director in 2010.  less

Sheet music available from http://www.seoltamusic.com/details.php?prodId=430 The Parting Glass Irish Traditional Arr. Desmond Earley Mark Waters (solo vocal) Desmond Earley (director) UCD Choral Scholars 2012-2013 Sound Recording and Production: Kev...  moreSheet music available from http://www.seoltamusic.com/details.php?prodId=430 The Parting Glass Irish Traditional Arr. Desmond Earley Mark Waters (solo vocal) Desmond Earley (director) UCD Choral Scholars 2012-2013 Sound Recording and Production: Kevin Whyms Direction: Matthew Leigh Production: Nodlag Houlihan Recorded and videoed on Sunday 7th April 2013 in Memorial Hall, University College Dublin, Ireland. This video and the arrangement ⓒ & ⓟ Desmond Earley 2013