The Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra Choirs comprises the best singers at the ...  moreThe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra Choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential. From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ...    less

Founded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. They take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springstee...  moreFounded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. They take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springsteen was touring Italy in 2006. In 2011 they published their first CD, Songs of Freedom, a collection of protest songs with a strong connection to the Civil Rights Movement. In 2015 TSV published their first original single, “Graces (Dropping Again)” written by ZogaroS. In 2017 TSV will release a concept album of 16 songs and vocal interludes composed and produced by all the girls. “Broken Dream”, written by Chiara Cortez and Emanuele Jorma Gasperi, is the first single published to launch the record.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in Choirs don’t fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of choral music. It’s not about genre, technique, or even repertoire - it’s about wellbeing, emotional safety and nervous system regulation. And it’s long overdue. Because Choir ha...

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is Palm Beach County's award winning community-based children's Choir. We are a multi-racial, multi-cultural arts education organization based centrally in West Palm Beach at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Our...  moreYoung Singers of the Palm Beaches is Palm Beach County's award winning community-based children's Choir. We are a multi-racial, multi-cultural arts education organization based centrally in West Palm Beach at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Our enrollment for the 2013-2014 Choir season is comprised of singers in grades 3-12 from all parts of Palm Beach County's diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socio-economic communities.  

Aria Cappella is a Melbourne-based A Cappella quartet that showcases the beauty of opera, without the need for lugging around a Wagnerian orchestra. Founded in 2018 by Jessica Joan Graham, Aria Cappella has already entranced audiences across Victoria ...  moreAria Cappella is a Melbourne-based A Cappella quartet that showcases the beauty of opera, without the need for lugging around a Wagnerian orchestra. Founded in 2018 by Jessica Joan Graham, Aria Cappella has already entranced audiences across Victoria with their modern twist on traditional operatic divas. They seek to capture the majesty and thrill of audience's favourite arias in stunning new arrangements by for four Female voices, and zero instruments.  

A few of our Female members got together after a few months of practicing to create a cover of this song in a more relaxed acoustic setting. Grace & Mercy - Artist Unknown

Monika Murrell leads 3 community Choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the char...  moreMonika Murrell leads 3 community Choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the charity Water Aid  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Choirs and workshops that I lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m always on the lookout for new songs to use with my singing workshops and Choirs.   Sara Bareilles in concert by Anirudh Koul   Th...