With a mandate to inspire and lead in the Choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in the internat...  etParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWith a mandate to inspire and lead in the Choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire, Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir has taken a leadership role in the international classical women’s Choir movement. The Choir is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works. Its appearances include performances at the distinguished National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (February 2003 and March 1997), including memorable New York performances at Carnegie Hall, Riverside Church, and Avery Fisher Hall. Elektra was honoured to represent Canada at the Fourth World Symposium on Choral Music in Sydney, Australia (August 1996). Recent engagements include organising and performing in Welcome the World: A Choral Gala, as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, hosting Tapestry International festival of women’s Choirs in 2009,...    etParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

First in a series of videos for Choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage...  etParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFirst in a series of videos for Choral conductors shedding light on Elektra Women's Choir's (http://www.elektra.ca) approach to making music. Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, takes us through two of her warmups, 1) using folk song melodies to encourage legato singing and natural phrasing and 2) "Umbrellas" to ease the top of a woman's range. Elektra's mandate is "to inspire and lead in the Choral art form through excellence in performance and the creation, exploration, and celebration of women's repertoire." Your thoughts on the video? Let's start a conversation! Repertoire referenced in Episode One: Un Canadien errant, Quebec folk song, arr. Mark Sirett ( http://www.marksirett.ca ); Sheet music: Kelman Hall 04/20MMP29 (Music Plus) (http://musicpluscorp.com/KELMAN%20HALL/88/0); Audio recording available on iTunes and on "Pure Elektra" CD (http://elektra.ca/store/products/pure-elektra/ and http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elektrawomensChoir2)  etParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

The St. Cecilia Girl's Choir is a Choral ensemble for girls in grades 5 through young adult in residence at The Episcopal Church of Saints andrew and Matthew in Wilmington, Delaware

Irina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for Choral art among ...  etParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreIrina Stiglich Choir is a Bulgarian youth mixed ensemble, led by the artistic guidance of its conductor Marina Koleva, accompanied by the pianist Svetlin Hristov. The Choir's mission is to nurture Bulgarian talent and instill a love for Choral art among young individuals aged 16 to 35. It honors Bulgaria's Choral traditions while occasionally embracing contemporary trends in Choral performance, employing techniques like body percussion and mise-en-scène to enhance their vocal craft. Founded as Pastoral - female chamber Choir in 1987, nowadays the ensemble carries the name of its originator Irina Stiglich. Тhe Choir's repertoire encompasses (or includes) works by both Bulgarian and international composers, spanning eras from the Renaissance to modern times. They've embarked on concert tours across the country and abroad participating in international Choral festivals and competitions. The Choir's transformation into a mixed youth ensemble occurred in early 2020. It strives to rekindle Bulgarian Choral tradit...    etParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Chantage, directed by James Davey, perform 'With A Lily In Your Hand' by Eric Whitacre, at the International Choral Contest in Tolosa in October 2008

The Brussels Brecht-Eisler Choir is a solidarity community Choir from Brussels (Belgium).  We invite Choirs, large and small, ensembles or even individual singers to follow in the footsteps of the ancient and combative tradition of giving  ...

The Surrey Youth Chamber Choir sings "Gamelan" by R. Murray Schafer at the 2010 Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River. (Youth Choir competition.)

This is where it all culminates in the Summit Children's Choir! The Touring Choir singers and Music Director, Mrs. Jacobs, during a regular weekly rehearsal. These 7th through 12th graders travel the world performing, from Italy to China to Hawaii. They...  etParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThis is where it all culminates in the Summit Children's Choir! The Touring Choir singers and Music Director, Mrs. Jacobs, during a regular weekly rehearsal. These 7th through 12th graders travel the world performing, from Italy to China to Hawaii. They have moved up to the top training level...after starting in beginning levels in the Summit Children's Choir. Thank you to all Touring Choir singers for staying with it and bringing the world something to treasure.  

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