meeting music with the Choral Association Salzburg gladly welcome choirs from all over the world to the capital of music for the event of the 4th Salzburg International Choral Celebration and CompetitionJune 15-18, 2023 in Salzburg, Austria. Let’...

The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

Colla Voce Youth Choir is like a family away from home - united by the mutual love to sing and to serve and bless others. To us, music is a universal language which needs no translation and crosses every boundary. We sincerely hope that our music may tou...  moreColla Voce Youth Choir is like a family away from home - united by the mutual love to sing and to serve and bless others. To us, music is a universal language which needs no translation and crosses every boundary. We sincerely hope that our music may touch the heart of every person who hears us sing!  

The “Liturgi-Kal” concert choir was founded in 2009 and includes singers from all over Israel. The choir presents liturgical music either written in, or translated to, the Hebrew language. In the few years of the choir's existence Liturgi-Kal is rapidly b...  moreThe “Liturgi-Kal” concert choir was founded in 2009 and includes singers from all over Israel. The choir presents liturgical music either written in, or translated to, the Hebrew language. In the few years of the choir's existence Liturgi-Kal is rapidly becoming much more visible on the Israeli music scene due to its emphasis on excellence coupled with the superb choice of musical partners. The choir has worked with the Israeli Chamber orchestra, the Ensemble Barrocade and has had the honor of hosting some of Israel’s finest young singers as well as special guests from abroad.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders don’t last forever so there will come a time when a choir needs to find a new one.     If you’re the person ...

This is a very popular church song, but is a bit unusual in that it originated as a folk song about driving a car. Usually it is the church song which is incorporated into the folk culture. In the Sotho language: "I also like to see the angels on Moun...  moreThis is a very popular church song, but is a bit unusual in that it originated as a folk song about driving a car. Usually it is the church song which is incorporated into the folk culture. In the Sotho language: "I also like to see the angels on Mount Zion, with all the blessed people." This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.  

Elites Chorale and Orchestra is an award winning supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chorale and orchestra situated in Lagos State, Nigeria. For us, its more than just singing. It’s our art, It’s our language, It’s our lifestyle and we intend to live it t...  moreElites Chorale and Orchestra is an award winning supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chorale and orchestra situated in Lagos State, Nigeria. For us, its more than just singing. It’s our art, It’s our language, It’s our lifestyle and we intend to live it to the fullest. We bring A bit of dexterity, a bit of class. A bit of melody, a bit of dance. A blend of culture and style, a blend of instruments and voices. We bring every sound, every music to life. We speak it, We breathe it, We act it, We live it. It’s about the Music, WE ARE THE MUSIC... We are the Elites Chorale and Orchestra.  less

Premiere at Orosei - Italy, on 14th March 2015. This piece, in sardo language written by Salvatore Nanni, is dedicated to Intrempas Choir and published by ChorusInside International

5 World Choir Games in Graz (Austria, 2008)

Performance of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" in St. Stephans (Baden, Austria), the church where Mozart premiered "Ave Verum Corpus."