The student Choir of University of Latvia was established in 1920. First and foremost, its name is closely associated with its first conductor Artūrs Bobkovics (1885-1959), who already then had become "the king of Latvian symphonic music&...  moreThe student Choir of University of Latvia was established in 1920. First and foremost, its name is closely associated with its first conductor Artūrs Bobkovics (1885-1959), who already then had become "the king of Latvian symphonic music". He organized the concerts of symphonic music and helped promote them. For the first time, the Choir came together in the evening of October 18, when about 90 students gathered at Riga Secondary School No 2. The testing of voices was not very strict, and of the entire enthusiastic crowd only one student was rejected. Then, for a month, rehearsals were held, in which the voices of would-be singers were trained and made to keep in tune. After that another testing was held. This time the competition was much stricter, and only 40 singers were selected. That was the beginning of "Latvia University Student Choir", which, on November 24, 1920, was recognized and affirmed by the University Council as the first official Choir of the n...    less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

"The Joy of the New Year: New Year Song" from "The Seven Joys of Christmas" by Kirke Mechem. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South...  more"The Joy of the New Year: New Year Song" from "The Seven Joys of Christmas" by Kirke Mechem. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harpist: Charlene Conner. When night's shadows fly New Year's dawn floods all the sky; And joyful voices sound, joyful voices sound. Branches of the fragrant pine Hang ev'rywhere around, ev'rywhere around Leaves so dainty fine Freshly gathered, dewy shine, And glitter in the light, glitter in the light. From Kadusa's lofty pinetree Waving, on the height, on the height.  less

Performed in Split, Croatia, on December 11th 2013. www.facebook.com/m.marulic.Choir m.marulic_Choir@yahoo.com

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform "Let Us All Press On," by Evan Stephens and arranged by Richard Elliott. Episode 4697. Aired September 22, 2019. Rebroadcasted August 30, 2020 as episode number 4746.

Performed by The Gustavus Choir (Gustavus Adolphus College) at "Christmas in Christ Chapel 2016". Watch the entire concert on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/b94LnwxjQFg - - For sheet music and recordings, go to: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product...  morePerformed by The Gustavus Choir (Gustavus Adolphus College) at "Christmas in Christ Chapel 2016". Watch the entire concert on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/b94LnwxjQFg - - For sheet music and recordings, go to: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/mama-afrika  

That Choir sings O Danny Boy from its Debut Album to be released on June 4th at St.Patrick's Church - 8:00 pm - Toronto, Ont. Recorded by Kris O'Reilley at Grace Church on the Hill in Toronto. Image by Brian Telzerow

"There is no rose", No. 3 from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text 15th century anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of th...  more"There is no rose", No. 3 from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text 15th century anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harp: Charlene Conner.  

Hamazkayin's Armenian Youth Choir (AYC) was founded in order to keep the young generation's taste & interest in classical, folk and contemporary qualified music alive. The Choir's founder and artistic director is Maestro Zakar Keshishian. ...  moreHamazkayin's Armenian Youth Choir (AYC) was founded in order to keep the young generation's taste & interest in classical, folk and contemporary qualified music alive. The Choir's founder and artistic director is Maestro Zakar Keshishian. The Choir’s pianist is Mrs. Kamila Keshishian. The Choir has a multilingual playlist which extends from Armenian traditional folk songs to modern Armenian or non-Armenian songs. These songs are performed in different ways: - A capella - Accompanied by the piano - Accompanied by the Armenian folk traditional band - Accompanied by a modern contemporary band. Many Armenian musicians from Armenia enrich the Choir's repertoire with their unique and creative works. The Choir members are composed of university students and secondary classes students in Armenian High Schools, as well as young Armenians in the work force. The Choir has given concerts in AUB's Assembly Hall, USJ's Saint Joseph Church, as well as concerts in Cyprus. Along to its ann...    less