The Male Choir of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics InStitute) at 9th World Choir Games in Sochi (Russia) Category: C27 Folklore a cappella Result: 88.63, GOLD, QI (the Choir is the 2nd among the winners in t...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Male Choir of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics InStitute) at 9th World Choir Games in Sochi (Russia) Category: C27 Folklore a cappella Result: 88.63, GOLD, QI (the Choir is the 2nd among the winners in this category) July, 2016 http://www.interkultur.com/about/world-Choir-games/  

[A version of this article firSt appeared as a poSt on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous poSts: Finding songs for your Choir and Easy songs for ...

On Friday, 4 December 2009, before a sell-out audience of over 500 people at Southwell MinSter, Nottinghamshire, The Choir Invisible, lead by Sally Brown, were given the unique honour of being named the firSt 'Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir' in the Wor...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">On Friday, 4 December 2009, before a sell-out audience of over 500 people at Southwell MinSter, Nottinghamshire, The Choir Invisible, lead by Sally Brown, were given the unique honour of being named the firSt 'Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir' in the World. I had the honour of making the announcement on behalf of Archbishop Desmond and Mrs Leah Tutu, who have given me permission to develop the initiative around the world, in support of their own JuStice, Peace and Reconciliation work. The Archbishop firSt heard Choir Invisible perform outside and inside the King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, on 11 July 2008, at a Civic Reception held in his honour. He was, quite simply, spellbound by the Choir and an immediate rapport was eStablished. Upon his arrival at the King's Hall, the harmony of the Choir, singing a Swahili love song 'Malaika' (My Angel), caused him to Stop and liSten. When they had finished he walked up to the Choir, cheering and applauding and, to the great delight of the Choir members, placed his hands ...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The Stellenbosch University Choir is the oldeSt and moSt celebrated Choir in South Africa. The Choir was founded in 1936 under the baton of William Morris. After him various conductors eStablished the ensemble as an influential South African Choir: Gaw...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Stellenbosch University Choir is the oldeSt and moSt celebrated Choir in South Africa. The Choir was founded in 1936 under the baton of William Morris. After him various conductors eStablished the ensemble as an influential South African Choir: Gawie Cillié (1940 - 1954) Philip McLachlan (1955 - 1976) Johan de Villiers (1977 - 1984) Acáma Fick (1985 - 1992) Sonja van der Walt (1993 - 2002) André van der Merwe (2003 - ) The Choir comprises of Students from various academic courses and generally only a few members Study music. The Choir, an ensemble of approximately 80 – 100 voices, has won international acclaim through performances, concert tours, and participation in preStigious feStivals and competitions. The Choir is currently ranked 1St on the Interkultur World Ranking LiSt for amateur Choirs. Contact us: us_koor@sun.ac.za Follow us on Twitter: Choirkoor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/#!/usChoirkoor Watch us on YouTube: Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

This is Bel Canto Choir Vilnius. The No 1 mixed Choir in Lithuania Founded in 2009, mixed voices Bel Canto Choir Vilnius is officially confirmed as the beSt volunteer Choir in Lithuania. The Choir unites more than 60 singers, who have extensive singing...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">This is Bel Canto Choir Vilnius. The No 1 mixed Choir in Lithuania Founded in 2009, mixed voices Bel Canto Choir Vilnius is officially confirmed as the beSt volunteer Choir in Lithuania. The Choir unites more than 60 singers, who have extensive singing experience in various Choirs in Lithuania, and whose desire is to have quality leisure time and enjoy one of life’s moSt pleasant activities – singing. Their goal is to sing different Styles of music and work with various other groups, present high quality musical projects, as well as take part in competitions and feStivals in Lithuania and abroad. On December 1, 2013, Bel Canto Choir Vilnius rocked the country’s choral music scene and accomplished unthinkable. During the fourth year of its exiStence, the Choir won the Lithuania’s major National Choral Competition, thus becoming the beSt volunteer Choir in the country. The Choir triumphed at the competition wining the firSt place (92.2 points) in the mixed Choirs category. Lithuania’s National Choral Competi...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Bangor Ladies Choir membership now Stands at 57 ladies. Being part of the Choir requires two very important elements - dedication and commitment - and it is evident that, over the years, these have remained at the core of the Choir, demonStrating the loya...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Bangor Ladies Choir membership now Stands at 57 ladies. Being part of the Choir requires two very important elements - dedication and commitment - and it is evident that, over the years, these have remained at the core of the Choir, demonStrating the loyalty of the Choir members not only to each other but to keeping the talent of choral singing alive and well! Excellent performances juSt don't happen and a lot of hard work and effort is put in at every rehearsal, however, the camaraderie, enjoyed by everyone, is also a very special part of being a Choir Member. In 2005 the local Council of the borough of North Down conferred the Status of Borough Ambassador on Bangor Ladies Choir. This is the firSt conferment ever to an external Organisation outside of the Council Membership and the Choir were privileged and proud to accept this unique position. As Ambassadors the Choir represent the Borough of North Down on all of their travels, and, whether it be Province wide or worldwide, they carry out their duties with ...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Relive the Spring Concert of Stella Choir (April 2024). As Stella Choir presented the SPRING 2024 REP for the firSt time to the Tangerine audience. Get a glimpse behind the curtain as you join the Choir moments before they Step onto the Stage, ready to cr...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Relive the Spring Concert of Stella Choir (April 2024). As Stella Choir presented the SPRING 2024 REP for the firSt time to the Tangerine audience. Get a glimpse behind the curtain as you join the Choir moments before they Step onto the Stage, ready to create enchantment. Recap directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef.  

„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur Choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artiStic director of the Choir since 2014 when he took the lead of Choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the Choir since its firSt rehersa...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur Choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artiStic director of the Choir since 2014 when he took the lead of Choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the Choir since its firSt rehersal for 42 years. Each musical season of „LELIUMAI“ is designated to performances of Choir music to the liSteners in cities and towns in Lithuania, extraordinary feStivals and meetings with the Choirs abroad, unforgetable participation in Lithuanian Song feStivals. During its hiStory „LELIUMAI“ has been awarded the higheSt titles in national Choir competitions in Lithuania, has won the third prize at the international Choir competition in Ireland (Cork) in 1983. Choir performances are rich with pieces of various Styles, special part of the repertoir is assigned to the contemporary Lithuanian music. Several Lithuanian artiSts have dedicated their compositions to LELIUMAI. Choras „LELIUMAI“ nourishes and appreciates traditions which join singers, their family...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella Choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the Choir has set a Standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artiStry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton ArmStro...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella Choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the Choir has set a Standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artiStry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton ArmStrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius ChriStiansen. Since its founding in 1912, the St. Olaf Choir has set a Standard in the choral art, serving as a model for Choirs of all levels. The ensemble’s annual tour brings its artiStry and message to thousands of people across the nation and around the world. The St. Olaf Choir has taken 13 international tours and performed for capacity audiences in the major concert halls of Norway, France, South Korea, New Zealand, AuStralia, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and the Twin Cities. In addition to being an artiStic force, the St. Olaf Choir has a full calendar of events and a growing library of recordings. The Choir’s mis...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

[this is a version of a poSt which firSt appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my Choir.     Unless Choir members come for a drink after a...