The Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's Choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. ...  moreThe Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's Choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. The Choir was such a success and those involved enjoyed it so much that it was decided to continue. The Choir is a training Choir with the children having opportunities to sing or speak solo lines and learn harmonies. Current members are aged between 4 and 12. The Harmonic Minors is the Major Minors Children's Choir's extension group. This is an auditioned Choir for older children and teens.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

Indonesian Mass is a project of combining Indonesian folk music elements and Western contemporary music writing. Each movements of the mass represents one island from Indonesia. Kyrie eleison represents Java island, especially West Java, with the voice im...  moreIndonesian Mass is a project of combining Indonesian folk music elements and Western contemporary music writing. Each movements of the mass represents one island from Indonesia. Kyrie eleison represents Java island, especially West Java, with the voice imitation of gamelan (traditional Indonesian set of instruments) and some other folk elements including the pentatonic scale.  

Weeping, by Dan Heymann, as performed by The Drakensberg Boys' Choir on Wednesday 22 September 2010

Bell'Arte Singers is a community-based ensemble of accomplished amateur singers, music educators who enjoy creating High quality music and sharing this music with others. The Choir performs a mix of global and traditional choral repertoire, both classical...  moreBell'Arte Singers is a community-based ensemble of accomplished amateur singers, music educators who enjoy creating High quality music and sharing this music with others. The Choir performs a mix of global and traditional choral repertoire, both classical and contemporary.  

Ladies First women's Glee - The Ohio State University 11/25/2008

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For those of us who work to school terms, it is now the summer holidays. Unlike us poor folk here in the UK, the summer break is months long i...

We are a cultural nonprofit-organization devoted to amateur choral music. In the Asociación Cultural Reyes Bartlet we have the Reyes Bartlet Choir and the David Goldsmith Youth Choir. We manage the Choral School in Puerto de la Cruz and the project for ...  moreWe are a cultural nonprofit-organization devoted to amateur choral music. In the Asociación Cultural Reyes Bartlet we have the Reyes Bartlet Choir and the David Goldsmith Youth Choir. We manage the Choral School in Puerto de la Cruz and the project for school Choirs. We also organize the Festival of Antique and Baroque Music in Puerto de la Cruz.  

Òran, featuring soloist Kitbielle Pasagui, performs Julie Gold's "From a Distance," arranged by Eudenice Palaruan. Conductor: Scott Leithead. Recorded February 21, 2015 at Kōrero, West End Christian Reformed Church, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For more inf...  moreÒran, featuring soloist Kitbielle Pasagui, performs Julie Gold's "From a Distance," arranged by Eudenice Palaruan. Conductor: Scott Leithead. Recorded February 21, 2015 at Kōrero, West End Christian Reformed Church, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For more information on the Kokopelli Choir Association, visit http://kokopelliChoirs.com.  

The Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success...  more The Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success in competitions and concert performances. Its success in competition,particularly eisteddfodau, was established in its early days. The first taste of success was second prize at Treorchy in 1928, followed by Cardiff in 1938 and Ebbw Vale in 1958. The first prize was ultimately achieved at Port Talbot in 1966 and repeated in 1968 at Barry. During the 1950's when the Although in recent times the Choir has not been nearly as active in the competitive arena, it was successful in taking First prize in the Male Choir competition at the Limerick Festival of 1996 in Ireland. In 1997, the Choir took part in the International Eisteddfod at Roodeporte, Johannesburg, South Africa where they competed in the Folk Music Competition. They not only came fourth out of se...    less