[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from tHe Front of tHe Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women singing tHe same part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s wHen things can get weird!...

A rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to tHe creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted C...  moreA rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation, and versatility, coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to tHe creation of new Canadian choral works, are qualities that have catapulted Chor Leoni to national and international fame since its founding by Diane Loomer C.M. in 1992. THe choir is regarded as a leader in tHe Canadian male choir movement, and acts as mentors and inspiration to choirs across tHe country. Erick Lichte was appointed Artistic Director in January 2013.  less

"Singing makes a difference-it brings communities togetHer. It crosses every cultural divide and opens up tHe world, especially to children. Save tHe Children is also about making a difference and changing children’s lives. This is a terrific collab...

Solo by Les Bubb. AKA 'pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetHeless. Bristol Gurt Lush Choir. Debut Concert at THe Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice Choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousan...  moreSolo by Les Bubb. AKA 'pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetHeless. Bristol Gurt Lush Choir. Debut Concert at THe Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice Choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. WHere were you? ;-)  

English Poetic Translation: Here we are, Here we are We are children, yes, we are! Here we are, Here we are We are tHe children of tHe world. Here we are, Here we are We are Hope, that, we are! Here we are, Here we are We come to put Joy in all He...  moreEnglish Poetic Translation: Here we are, Here we are We are children, yes, we are! Here we are, Here we are We are tHe children of tHe world. Here we are, Here we are We are Hope, that, we are! Here we are, Here we are We come to put Joy in all Hearts. Oh yes, we are love! Yes, we are joy! We come to put Joy in all Hearts. We want love to spread, Spread everywHere! We come to change tHe world... And truly, we need to change tHe world! Oh, Here we are We are children of tHe world, We are tHe seeds of life. Oh, Here we are We are tHe children of today, We are tHe adults of tomorrow. Oh yes, we are young, We are today's youth THe new generation Born to shine in a new day; A generation of Love, Hope, and Joy That will shine everywHere! Oh, Here we are! We are children of tHe world, We are tHe seeds of life Oh, Here we are! Children of today, Adults of tomorrow. Let's join togetHer, And put Joy in all Hearts. Yes, we are Love, Hope, and Joy!  less

Tania de Jong AM makes tHe case that people singing togetHer can change tHe brain. Pushing tHe idea that creativity is tHe strategic tool of tHe 21st century, sHe says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any good. SHe explains how...  moreTania de Jong AM makes tHe case that people singing togetHer can change tHe brain. Pushing tHe idea that creativity is tHe strategic tool of tHe 21st century, sHe says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any good. SHe explains how singing is a survival mechanism, how it makes our Hearts beat togetHer and can Help Heal strokes and depression. With singing, and tHe potential sHe believes it has, Tania dedicates Herself to enhancing and promoting ingenuity and founded Creativity Australia and Creative Universe to do so. As a leading Australian soprano and through 'With One Voice', Tania works with disadvantaged communities. In 2008 sHe was appointed a Member of tHe Order of Australia for services to tHe arts and for tHe establishment and development of arts enrichment programs for schools and communities. Connect with Tania: Tw: @TaniadeJong FB: https://www.facebook.com/taniadjongam Ln: http://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadejong G+: https://plus.google.com/102004449932208558046/posts...    less

Harmony Federation is a national men's barbershop and a-capella chorus, with members from all parts of Ireland. Our director is Linda Corcoran who also directs tHe current UK Champions ‘ THe Great Western Chorus of Bristol’. We are actively recruiting n...  moreHarmony Federation is a national men's barbershop and a-capella chorus, with members from all parts of Ireland. Our director is Linda Corcoran who also directs tHe current UK Champions ‘ THe Great Western Chorus of Bristol’. We are actively recruiting new members and have ambitions for national and international performance. Almost all of our members are also in otHer choirs and 'tHe Feds' reHearse togetHer only once per month on average, so it is possible to stay with your current choir and with us.  

Mandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldest choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from tHe experienced to tHe new singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret e...  moreMandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldest choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from tHe experienced to tHe new singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret er en usedvanlig sprek 100 åring, og er Haugesund eldste mannskor. I Mandskoret av 1914 er vi en gjeng med voksne, omgjengelige menn som liker å synge – fra de rutinerte, til Helt nye sangere. 
 Mannskor mer enn bare sang Det handler om opplevelser knyttet til deltakelse, måten vi tar vare på hverandre og den spesielle sosiale aktiviteten. Mannskor favner mer om kvaliteten i musikkaktiviteten, enn kanskje den musikalske kvaliteten. Mannskor er også en viktig bærer av solide tradisjoner i vårt samfunn. Korsang er videreføring av tradisjon. Korsang er en verdifull aktivitet som fremmer livskvalitet. Mannskorsangen er en meningsfull aktivitet som gir Helsemessige gevinst. Korsang er Helsefremende, og livskvaliteten forbedres som følge av følelsesmessig invo...    less

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across tHe world. But what makes tHe sound, and in particular tHe sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at tHe ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across tHe world. But what makes tHe sound, and in particular tHe sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at tHe science behind tHe notes to find out why choral music sounds so good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHeR READING Choral Phonetics - wHen vowels control tHe intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo THe Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/tHe-abbey-choir-and-musicians/tHe-choir THe Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

Salzburg is traditionally famous for its musical festivals and vivid cultural life during tHe whole year. Get togetHer tHere again through choral music!Beyond tHe love of music, Salzburg is renowned for its wonderful surroundings, what makes tHe city&rsqu...