The School of Hard Knocks is excited to invite you to join our un-auditioned Project choir for a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to sing alongside the ‘choir that inspired the nation’ from the ABC TV smash series, Choir of Hard Kn...

Dear friends, 50 years ago, in 1968 an International Festival of Academic Choirs in Pardubice came into existence. It has already welcome not only various Czech Choirs but also a lot of Choirs from 30 foreign countries. Let us thank very much to all of ...

The powerful text of Isaiah 43:1-7 provides the foundation for this anthem of comfort and affirmation: “When you pass through the waters, I will surround you. When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er. When you walk through the fire you w...  moreThe powerful text of Isaiah 43:1-7 provides the foundation for this anthem of comfort and affirmation: “When you pass through the waters, I will surround you. When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er. When you walk through the fire you will not be consumed. You are my child; you are so precious to me.” ___________________________________________________________________________ VOICES UNBOUND: A Cantus Virtual Choir Project This is a 2-month holistic music workshop that will gear us to continue our journey to grow as musicians & individuals in these trying times, while we connect and bond with our fellow choristers and conductors. We are convinced that this pandemic must not hinder us to make music, inspire people, and learn from distinguished guests.  less

The work was composed by Franco Prinsloo to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. 126 of the 154 Sonnets were addressed to – and inspired by – a beautiful Young Man who embodied for Shakespeare everything that was finest i...  moreThe work was composed by Franco Prinsloo to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. 126 of the 154 Sonnets were addressed to – and inspired by – a beautiful Young Man who embodied for Shakespeare everything that was finest in the world. The work is a melancholic love song that is based on a folk like melody underlined by a constant pedal point, resembling the sound of bagpipes.  

The Choral Project performs "Neslegtais gredzens (The Unclosed Ring)" by Latvian composer Juris Karlsons - February 23, 2016 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose CA.

The School of Hard Knocks and Latrobe Valley Community Choir proudly present NO EXCUSES! Latrobe Valley Project   No Excuses! Latrobe Valley aims to bring the Latrobe Valley Community together through music, to help build awareness of issues aroun...

Singing with Harmonessence is fun and encouraging. You don’t need previous experience or know how to read music and there are no auditions! Our Choirs are a safe environment to sing your heart out and have fun. We have Choirs in Lewes (Mondays 10am), H...  moreSinging with Harmonessence is fun and encouraging. You don’t need previous experience or know how to read music and there are no auditions! Our Choirs are a safe environment to sing your heart out and have fun. We have Choirs in Lewes (Mondays 10am), Hove (Mondays 7:45pm) and Shoreham (Wednesdays 10am)  

Premiered: Aug. 9, 2020

Balkanika Author of the Project and conductor: Karmina Šilec Performers: Ethnic vocal ensemble Carmina Slovenica SToP (Slovene Project for percussion instruments) Nino Mureškič with Jam-bashi, percussion Vasko Atanasovski, wind instruments ...  moreBalkanika Author of the Project and conductor: Karmina Šilec Performers: Ethnic vocal ensemble Carmina Slovenica SToP (Slovene Project for percussion instruments) Nino Mureškič with Jam-bashi, percussion Vasko Atanasovski, wind instruments Janez Dovč, accordion Ensemble Kebataola Zvezdana Novakovič and Eva Bračič, ethno vocals Sandra Grahovac, Katja Lipovača, Nežka Struc, authentical voices Darko Rošker, tuba Jasna Vantur, celesta Nadja Stegne, violin Marina Gumzi, storyteller Light designer: David Orešič Sound designer: Danilo Ženko The Project Balkanika is a fresh selection of music for voices and percussion instruments. The repertoire is variegated and coloured with ethnical atmosphere of European north and south in their characteristic vocal techniques. The programme consists of diverse musical works: from Ukranian ethnical solo voice with quartet of percussion instruments, the Swedish ethnical duet with timpani, Indian singing to vigorous Balkan ethnical music. Avantg...    less