Established in 1986 by Jim Winfield, former Associate Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Tower Chorale has built a reputation of being one of the finest community choruses in the Midwest. There are three main concerts during the season, typical...  moreEstablished in 1986 by Jim Winfield, former Associate Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Tower Chorale has built a reputation of being one of the finest community choruses in the Midwest. There are three main concerts during the season, typically consisting of Holiday, Classical and Pops music, each performed twice. Are you a singer dedicated to the art of choral music? Do you have other musical or singing experience, recent or years ago, and you wish to join a symphonic choral group that will challenge, delight, and satisfy you musically? Whether your most recent choral singing experience was in school, church Choir, or with other professional-level volunteer choral groups, you are likely to find a fit with the Tower Chorale. Our members have experience singing in many local church Choirs, notable volunteer and semi-professional Choirs or operatic ensembles based in downtown Chicago, and other premier choral groups from cities and communities across the country. A desire to create beautiful mu...    less

Ésta Agrupación Coral se forma hace 7 años por inquietud de su director el Lcdo. Luis Oquendo y su esposa Pilar León de Oquendo, de querer llevar música Coral de alto nivel a todos los espacios, entornos y estratos posibles, comenzando con un grupo de fam...  moreÉsta Agrupación Coral se forma hace 7 años por inquietud de su director el Lcdo. Luis Oquendo y su esposa Pilar León de Oquendo, de querer llevar música Coral de alto nivel a todos los espacios, entornos y estratos posibles, comenzando con un grupo de familiares y amigos músicos haciendo un número total de 8 integrantes, de allí su nombre: Octavia Cantorum o lo que es igual al español: Ocho Cantando. Con el tiempo, ésta agrupación tuvo la necesidad de ir creciendo porque las exigencias del repertorio así lo requería, actualmente cuenta con más integrantes de diferentes profesiones la cual comparten con la pasión por la música. Desde su formación hasta el día de hoy Octavia Cantorum ha participado de diversos encuentros y festivales corales en la región tales como UN CANTO EN PASCUA, ENCUENTRO CORAL URBE, ENCUENTRO CORAL CORBANCA, TUVIMOS UNA PARTICIPACIÓN ESPECIAL CON LA AGRUPACIÓN ONE VOICES y el más reciente fue un concierto realizado por la coral donde tuvimos la participación de músicos reconocidos de la reg...    less

The Capital Hearings perform this beloved Whitacre piece, unplugged, at the VoCALNation Friday night showcase. Enjoy.

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http://www.larkinsingers.com Music: Bogoroditsye Dyevo - S. Rachmaninov - sung by The Larkin Singers

English Poetic Translation: Here we are, Here we are We are children, yes, we are! Here we are, Here we are We are the children of the world. Here we are, Here we are We are Hope, that, we are! Here we are, Here we are We come to put Joy in all he...  moreEnglish Poetic Translation: Here we are, Here we are We are children, yes, we are! Here we are, Here we are We are the children of the world. Here we are, Here we are We are Hope, that, we are! Here we are, Here we are We come to put Joy in all hearts. Oh yes, we are love! Yes, we are joy! We come to put Joy in all hearts. We want love to spread, Spread everywhere! We come to change the world... And truly, we need to change the world! Oh, here we are We are children of the world, We are the seeds of life. Oh, here we are We are the children of today, We are the adults of tomorrow. Oh yes, we are young, We are today's youth The new generation Born to shine in a new day; A generation of Love, Hope, and Joy That will shine everywhere! Oh, here we are! We are children of the world, We are the seeds of life Oh, here we are! Children of today, Adults of tomorrow. Let's join together, And put Joy in all hearts. Yes, we are Love, Hope, and Joy!  less

Founded in the fall of 2001, the Northwest Repertory Singers (NWRS) are a premier vocal ensemble whose mission is to enrich and educate through the presentation of creative choral repertoire performed at the highest artistic level. NWRS’s ensemble members...  moreFounded in the fall of 2001, the Northwest Repertory Singers (NWRS) are a premier vocal ensemble whose mission is to enrich and educate through the presentation of creative choral repertoire performed at the highest artistic level. NWRS’s ensemble members are selected through a rigorous audition process, and each comes from a rich musical tradition. The collective effect of this experience is an ensemble with an unparalleled commitment to the musical, emotional, and technical performance of a broad range of musical styles and genres.  less

The Ottawa Singers is a charitable group based in Ottawa, Ontario. We provide all things vocal to the city and are gearing up to produce Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio at the National Arts Centre of Canada, November 9th, 2015.

The Virginia Wesleyan Singers are an open-enrollment ensemble of 30-50 singers from all majors at Virginia Wesleyan College. No audition is required, and singers perform a variety of music in all styles while developing vocal technique and musicianship skills.

Free sheet music. Please get in touch! • Facebook: david.basden.9 • Email: deebee123 [at] bigpond [dot] com The text is based on a quote from an 1876 letter from Vincent van Gogh to his brother, Theo.