Widely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey P...  moreWidely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in 1997. Under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joshua Copeland, the ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with a core group of ten to twelve of the New York metropolitan area’s finest singers. In 2008, Antioch was awarded first-place honors in the highly prestigious Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain, establishing them among the top rank of professional choirs in the world. In recent seasons, Antioch has been called “stellar,” “flawless,” “an exceptional group,” and “a spectacular example of what a classical choir should sound like” by th...    less

Salford Youth Choir is run by Salford music and performing Arts Service for children aged between 11-18. This is a fun group of youngsters that love to sing and perform. We tackle all kinds of music and sing at local venues as well as 'The Lowry' and othe...  moreSalford Youth Choir is run by Salford music and performing Arts Service for children aged between 11-18. This is a fun group of youngsters that love to sing and perform. We tackle all kinds of music and sing at local venues as well as 'The Lowry' and other high profile venues around the area. If you love to sing come and give it a go. Thurday 6.45pm-8pm term time only. 0161 778 0256  

Vocal Explosion Hastings is an award winning open community choir based in East Sussex . We sing Original compositions by Juliet Russell who conducts the choir and is also our solo performer. Aside from Juliet's original material we sing a mix of traditi...  moreVocal Explosion Hastings is an award winning open community choir based in East Sussex . We sing Original compositions by Juliet Russell who conducts the choir and is also our solo performer. Aside from Juliet's original material we sing a mix of traditional Gospel, African and Eastern European music. The Choir consists of male and female singers of all ages who simply love to sing. No auditions required and no need to read sheet music we learn by ear. New songs are added every term to our repertoire and we perform regularly at everything from weddings to local festivals.  less

We are a group of friends who got to know each other while singing in the same academic or chamber choirs. Eventually, our passion for the classical music led us to create our own vocal ensemble. In our repertoire there are also some pop music arrangements.

Father’s Day is tomorrow.  This time to ‘honour dad’ started me thinking about a few classical music fathers and the complicated dynamics between father and son. (Johann Sebastian Bach gets his own blog entry!)   The fir...

Come and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to ...  moreCome and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to perform in a concert here at the Horniman. Kirsty Martin is a Choral Activist and MD for Hullabaloo Community Quire in Brighton. She is a prolific composer and arranger for community choirs, and travels extensively to share her infectious and joyful funkysoulybluesyfolky vocal vision with singers nationwide!  less

NUMBER ONE RUGBY REFEREE REALISES HIS DREAM As we come to the end of the rugby season, perhaps a song from, in our opinion, the world's number one rugby referee. We recently recorded this with Nigel Owens for a TV programme. He always wanted to sing h...  moreNUMBER ONE RUGBY REFEREE REALISES HIS DREAM As we come to the end of the rugby season, perhaps a song from, in our opinion, the world's number one rugby referee. We recently recorded this with Nigel Owens for a TV programme. He always wanted to sing his favourite song with a Male Voice Choir. We in Dowlais were so pleased to help him realise his ambition. Hope you all enjoy listening to a great referee and a great Choir, as together we sing......MYFANWY.  

Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. The Ensemble performs in some of the most important music fes...  moreJerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. The Ensemble performs in some of the most important music festivals in Israel, and has won first prize and a gold medal in the International Liturgic music Competition for choirs 1996, sponsored by the Vatican. On 2001 Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers performed a world premier in Jerusalem and Italy of a Mass in Arabic by father Armando Pieruchi and in 2009 they were invited to take part in a special project for Christmas which was produced and filmed in Jerusalem by the BBC and forecasted later in England. Among the ensemble's programs: "Best of British", "Magical Voices of the Baltic Sea", "Bach and African Mass", "Balkan Liturgy" and "Festa Italiana" - the music of Italy with rare pieces from S...    less

http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/chantage-and-the-choral-music-of-mrten-jansson Chantage (London, UK) needs your help to record the first album dedicated exclusively to the choral music of Mårten Jansson, an emerging Swedish composer with a unique and beau...  morehttp://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/chantage-and-the-choral-music-of-mrten-jansson Chantage (London, UK) needs your help to record the first album dedicated exclusively to the choral music of Mårten Jansson, an emerging Swedish composer with a unique and beautiful style that deserves to be heard worldwide. http://www.chantage.org/ http://martenjansson.se/  

Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.