The Shir E-l (Song of G-d) Choir is the performing choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/Choral conductor Nomi Teplow w...  moreThe Shir E-l (Song of G-d) Choir is the performing choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/Choral conductor Nomi Teplow with the goal of bringing together girls with Musical ability to work on a highly professional level and produce a wide variety of vocal music. The choir is comprised of 25-30 girls from areas throughout Samaria ranging in age from 13-18 years. The Shir-El choir performs in concerts and at vocal conventions across the country bringing fine singing, rich harmonies and words of hope, faith and love of Israel to a broad range of audiences. The Shir E-l Choir has won first place several times in the national Choral competition for high school choirs sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. The choir's repertoire includes traditional and contemporary Jewish music, Israeli music, classical, and world music, from ancient Biblical texts to African chants and Wa...    less

Mixed Choir of “Makrygiannis” Cultural Association was founded in 1980, contributing since then to the development of Choral art in the city of Arta, Greece. Its repertoire includes Choral music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, works by contempor...  moreMixed Choir of “Makrygiannis” Cultural Association was founded in 1980, contributing since then to the development of Choral art in the city of Arta, Greece. Its repertoire includes Choral music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, works by contemporary Greek composers, traditional songs, spirituals, etc. It has given numerous concerts in Greece, Germany, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Norway, Switzerland, Hungary, Cyprus, Turkey, and Serbia. Since 2023, the choir has been organizing annually the “Arta Sacred Music Festival” which takes places in Byzantine churches of Arta. Since November 2021, the choir has been conducted by Antonis Ververis.  less

Brooklyn Choral Artists Serendipity String Quartet Clorinda Panebianco, oboe Gerrit Scheepers, conductor live recording of performance at Nazareth House Chapel, Pretoria on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Youth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical Choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of Choral singing....  moreYouth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical Choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of Choral singing. The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of Choral singing. Awards 2013. 31 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE MÚSICA DE CANTONIGRÒS (Spain): 1st prize in category FOLKLOR, 2nd prize in category Female choirs. http://www.fimc.es/ 2013. 2nd International Florence Choir Festival (Italy): 1st prize in category SACRED MUSIC, 2nd prize in category Female choirs,2nd prize in category Folklor. www.florencechoirfestival.com 2012. International Competition South Palmira (Ukraine): 1st prize in category Equal voices. 2012. 25 Bela Bartok International Choir Competition: 3rd prize in category Equal voices. htt...    less

Musical Director (Antony Currington) accepting the applause after the final song.. He looks pretty pleased and even proud o the team that were able to compete .. Little did he know (Hmm or maybe he had a feeing) that the team had won the 2012 National

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have an image of the type of singer (or Musical director or choir) that we think we are. There are things that we can do and things that we can&rsqu...

InCOROnata 2014

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I only have to hear two notes of a song and I know what it is.   Photo by bishib70   Often I join in with someone singing a song...

Kaohsiung Chamber Choir (KCC) is one of the most prosperous ensembles in southern Taiwan. Founded by a group of Choral music lovers in 2002, KCC has leaded the Choral music community to an unceasingly advancement in southern Taiwan. KCC performs a vast se...  moreKaohsiung Chamber Choir (KCC) is one of the most prosperous ensembles in southern Taiwan. Founded by a group of Choral music lovers in 2002, KCC has leaded the Choral music community to an unceasingly advancement in southern Taiwan. KCC performs a vast selection of local and international repertoires, female or male Choral work, a cappella pieces, contemporary chamber choir music, and newly commissioned compositions in its semi annual concerts and other occasions. KCC’s active presence on stages has brought several acclaimed rewards from private and public offices. Under the leadership of the current Artistic Director, Dr. Chia-fen Weng, KCC launched the Elite Workshop to further expand the choir’s caliber in 2007. This program recruited a few young talented singers to act as voice teachers in the choir, such as Hua-chen Liang, Je-jium Chan and Ying-jen Yao, and offers music theory, body movement and dancing lessons to its members as part of this Elite Workshop program. KCC was selected to receive grants f...    less

It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills.  All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for the adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves takin...