School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016 with the legendary KIRBY SHAW from USA as our headline p...

A setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 20...  moreA setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 2004, in the second annual "New Works New Hope" concert for the benefit of Gilda's Club Seattle. The piece was revised in 2007 and the premiere of the revised score was given on November 16, 2007, by the Queens College Chorus, Cindy Bell conducting, at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York. “Driven by a refreshing text of American naturalist John Muir, Bartholomew has created an accessible work that flows easily through both key and meter changes, and features expressive, lyric melodies contrasted by exciting rhythmic drive.“ - Cindy Bell  less

School of Hard Knocks & Melbourne International Singers Festival present: TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY   Dr Kirby Shaw, Presenter.  Work with the most popular arranger in the world! Kirby Shaw from the United States...

School of Hard Knocks Institute presents Melbourne International Singers Festival and Melbourne Eisteddfod, June 4 – 9, 2014   Australia’s most exciting Singers Festival & Choral Eisteddfod!! World Class Venues Outstanding Vocal, Ar...

Voices of Casey will present Street Requiem at Cranbourne Community Theatre on Saturday 20th August at 2pm.   Street Requiem, conceived by the creator of the School of Hard Knocks, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, and composed in collaboration with Dr Kathlee...

Phoenix Chorus are an all-female, a cappella chorus based in Potton, Bedfordshire. We sing a variety of music ranging from show-tunes to pop, moving ballads to toe-tapping up-tunes, with a preference for harmony music in the barbershop style. Phoenix ...  morePhoenix Chorus are an all-female, a cappella chorus based in Potton, Bedfordshire. We sing a variety of music ranging from show-tunes to pop, moving ballads to toe-tapping up-tunes, with a preference for harmony music in the barbershop style. Phoenix have performed around the world, in the USA, Canada, Holland and Ireland as well as all over Britain in world renowned venues such as the Birmingham Symphony Hall, Royal Albert Hall and The Sage in Gateshead.  

Knabenchorfestival Bad Tölz (2016) - Eröffnungskonzert - Tölzer Knabenchor & Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School & Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois Hugo Gutierrez Klavier: Clemens Haudum Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Fauré Kurha...  moreKnabenchorfestival Bad Tölz (2016) - Eröffnungskonzert - Tölzer Knabenchor & Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School & Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois Hugo Gutierrez Klavier: Clemens Haudum Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Fauré Kurhaus Bad Tölz 01.04.2016 http://www.toelzerknabenchor.de/ http://www.pccb.fr/ http://www.london-oratory.org/schola-cantorum/147.html http://charlescole.com/schola-cantorum-of-the-london-oratory-School/ https://www.facebook.com/londonoratoryscholacantorum http://www.knabenchorfestival.de/  less

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino Choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

The TIP Choral Society is the official chorale of Technological Institute of the Philippines consisting of select students and alumni singers from the different department Choirs of Manila and Quezon City campuses.

Lake Superior Youth Chorus is a nonprofit organization based out of Duluth, Minnesota, whose mission is to cultivate an active and inclusive community of young choral artists, centered on a holistic music education. LSYC believes that all children are cap...  moreLake Superior Youth Chorus is a nonprofit organization based out of Duluth, Minnesota, whose mission is to cultivate an active and inclusive community of young choral artists, centered on a holistic music education. LSYC believes that all children are capable of discovering their voice. Our programs provide students in grades 2 through 10 with a creative musical outlet for discovering the joys of teamwork, cultural awareness, self-confidence, self discipline, and unparalleled musical opportunities.