The Drake Choir is Drake University’s select touring ensemble, performing regionally on an annual basis and internationally every four years, most recently in May 2012. It has appeared in major venues in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Wales...  moreThe Drake Choir is Drake University’s select touring ensemble, performing regionally on an annual basis and internationally every four years, most recently in May 2012. It has appeared in major venues in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Wales, and Ireland. The ensemble regularly collaborates with the Des Moines Symphony and sang the Beethoven Ninth Symphony with that orchestra in September 2011. The Drake Choir has performed in Carnegie Hall and has been featured on the conference program of the American Choral Directors Association North Central Division. The ensemble consists of 64-70 singers who are first-year students through seniors and who represent every College of the University. Auditions for returning students take place in April and for new students during the weekend preceding the start of the fall semester. The ensemble rehearses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Director of Choral Studies and Professor of Condcuting.  less

3RD AVE VERUM - BADEN - Austria JUNE 22ND-25TH, 2017 INTERNATIONAL CHORAL COMPETITION Gloria Brunensis gloriabrunensis.cz

The Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic directo...  moreThe Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic director of the Wilten Boys' Choir.  

The Junior High Students of the Colegio Sembradores de Amistad in San Luis Potosí, Mexico show us that music is an universal language that brings us together, defeating every obstacle like time and space. Every one of them have learned and recorded ind...  moreThe Junior High Students of the Colegio Sembradores de Amistad in San Luis Potosí, Mexico show us that music is an universal language that brings us together, defeating every obstacle like time and space. Every one of them have learned and recorded individually a part of an original song (Vuela Alto = Fly High). When brought together, this parts sums to a wonderful show of talent and music. This project was made for the graduation prom by students aged between 13 and 15 years old. They show us that the only thing that matters to achieve anything is take the risk and surrender to your dreams. More than a third of them have never sung to an audience before (including Linda, the soloist). The music brings us together, it allows us to raise our voice to the universe and with it "Ni la distancia podrá separarnos" (Not even the distance can take us apart).  less

Here's a new setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Alleluia! O virga mediatrix. language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: a bit tricky. Duration: circa 2 minutes. It's in six parts with no divisi, so it would also suit a sextet. It may be used for church or c...  moreHere's a new setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Alleluia! O virga mediatrix. language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: a bit tricky. Duration: circa 2 minutes. It's in six parts with no divisi, so it would also suit a sextet. It may be used for church or concert performances free of charge – please contact me for the score: • Facebook: david.basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com Also, please let me know when the performance date is approaching. I'm keen to receive feedback, and I'll happily link your publicity material and website to my social media pages. Choirs are most welcome to post their own versions here on ChoirPlace.  less

COMPANY OF MUSIC Seit seiner Gründung ist die COMPANY OF MUSIC – Österreichs einziges professionelles Vokalensemble mit eigenem Zyklus im Wiener Konzerthaus – ständig auf der Suche nach der perfekten Balance zwischen der Gestaltungskraft ausgebildeter ...  moreCOMPANY OF MUSIC Seit seiner Gründung ist die COMPANY OF MUSIC – Österreichs einziges professionelles Vokalensemble mit eigenem Zyklus im Wiener Konzerthaus – ständig auf der Suche nach der perfekten Balance zwischen der Gestaltungskraft ausgebildeter SolistInnen und einem vielseitigen, saftigen Tutti-Sound. Johannes Hiemetsberger stellt in seinen Programmen dabei immer wieder Repertoire vom Beginn der Mehrstimmigkeit bis in die unmittelbare Gegenwart in Beziehung und verbündet sich darüber hinaus mit Partnern aus allen künstlerischen Lagern, um Gesungenes im breiten Spektrum und in unberechenbaren Situationen zu verkosten. Außerhalb des Wiener Konzerthauses ist die COMPANY OF MUSIC in der laufenden Saison u.a. im Brucknerhaus Linz, bei Milano Musica in Mailand sowie bei den Osterfestivals in Hall/Tirol sowie in Krems (IMAGO DEI) zu Gast. Seit der Saison 2015/16 bieten die COMPANY OF MUSIC und Johannes Hiemetsberger mit der COMAcademy ein umfangreiches Fortbildungs- und Musikvermittlungsprogramm für Vok...    less

Tekitamie is an extraordinary song of ours, which is written in camirami language, created by our conductor, Kayamar. In translation it means "The Forbidden Dance". Author: Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Conducting: Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Perfor...  moreTekitamie is an extraordinary song of ours, which is written in camirami language, created by our conductor, Kayamar. In translation it means "The Forbidden Dance". Author: Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Conducting: Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Performing: KVV Chamber Choir Budapest, Hungary 17/04/2016  

Update: there's a new, clearer version of the score available. Also free. Please contact me: • Facebook: david.basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com - - - - - language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: fairly easy. Duration: circa 1½ ...  moreUpdate: there's a new, clearer version of the score available. Also free. Please contact me: • Facebook: david.basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com - - - - - language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: fairly easy. Duration: circa 1½ minutes. No divisi. No extreme ranges. One page. Suitable for both church and concert hall. I wrote this with the aim of presenting the prayer with as much clarity as possible. To that end, I've set the text phrase by phrase rather than as deconstructed fragments. The score may be downloaded and used for church or concert performances free of charge. Please let me know when the performance date is approaching. I'm keen to receive feedback, and I'll happily link your publicity material and website to my social media pages. Choirs are most welcome to post their own versions here on ChoirPlace.  less

This is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Po...  moreThis is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Pop, and Male voice vocal ensemble categories. They were also declared world Champions in two of the categories after achieving the highest number of points in these two categories. The once eleven member team is now down to nine members and are working hard to retain the level of excellence which enabled them to win in Austria. See other uploads by 'vokaltotal'  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the challenges faced by singers joining an established choir.   photo by fromcolettewithlove   This week I wi...