Hodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is born: Today the Saviour appears: T...  moreHodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is born: Today the Saviour appears: Today on earth angels sing, Archangels rejoice: Today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the Highest, Alleluia! Nowell! Nowell! This beautiful motet by the Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances there. The Choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the Choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Si...    less

Barcarolle Choir singers and their Music Director, Sam Evans, are delighted to announce their next workshop on Saturday January 18th, 2020.At St Cuthbert's Earls Court50 Philbeah Gardens, London, SW5 9EB**Jazz Legends: 2pm-3:30pm, £14Repertoire:Drea...

Founded in 2008, the Scottish chamber Choir Coroedina was created to provide a high-quality service for weddings, corporate and charity events. The Choir features a flexible array of singers to cater especially to your needs - from full 16 piece chamber c...  moreFounded in 2008, the Scottish chamber Choir Coroedina was created to provide a high-quality service for weddings, corporate and charity events. The Choir features a flexible array of singers to cater especially to your needs - from full 16 piece chamber Choir to a more intimate quartet or solo singers. From early renaissance music, through classical and romantic, to modern day, Coroedina's repertoire is large and varied. More recently, the Choir has also begun performing in and around Edinburgh at dedicated events to showcase their musical ability, and to share their passion and love of singing.  less

La Sestina is a French Choir of about 20 amateur singers based in Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends in 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay since 2004. The Choir aims to share qualit...  moreLa Sestina is a French Choir of about 20 amateur singers based in Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends in 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay since 2004. The Choir aims to share quality music and new experiences with the audience. That is why La Sestina often performs with crossover arts on a main theme e.g. French Renaissance chansons in 16th century clothes with an actress, a cappella sacred contemporary music with dancers and video projection, Baroque French music with chamber orchestra and a lecturer, medieval Spanish music with mediterranean ensemble of lutes and percussions, etc. Also, the Choir aims at supporting humanitarian and social actions by offering one or several concerts each year. Many international NGO have benefited from these charity concerts such as Unicef, Unesco, Amnesty International, Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières and so on, but also very local associations. The Choir has given concerts in France, Italy, Germa...    less

El Cor Canta is an amateur Choir formed by 150 Singers, directed by Elisenda Carrasco and Eva Martínez. This choral group comes from the experience of the first months of 2018, with the project 'Canta amb l'OBC' organized by the L'Auditori of Barcelona, w...  moreEl Cor Canta is an amateur Choir formed by 150 Singers, directed by Elisenda Carrasco and Eva Martínez. This choral group comes from the experience of the first months of 2018, with the project 'Canta amb l'OBC' organized by the L'Auditori of Barcelona, which consisted of a diverse symphonic program with accompaniment of the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra. It was a lively and intense musical experience that led a good part of the group to continue singing as a symphonic Choir, which is how they define themselves. Singing, living together and sharing is the motto of this choral group. The general aim is to acquire the necessary musical experience that allows the group to consolidate itself as a stable chorale and to position itself as one of the leading Choirs of the Catalan musical scene. Among the different objectives, apart from promoting the choral music of Catalan composers, it also has the purpose of promoting the social aspects of the project, understanding the musical as a tool ...    less

Two saxophones improvise over this beautiful polyphonic music by one of the English Renaissance's greatest composers. Soprano saxophone: Ross Taggart Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) ...  moreTwo saxophones improvise over this beautiful polyphonic music by one of the English Renaissance's greatest composers. Soprano saxophone: Ross Taggart Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Sing Up programme for schools was set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

[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 Vokalgruppe VIP consists of eight young singers. All of them are former members of the “Dresdner Kreuzchor” (Choir of the Church of the Holy Cross Dresden) or the “Thomanerchor Leipzig” (St. Thomas Choir Leipzig), two of the most famous boy's Choirs i...  moreThe Vokalgruppe VIP consists of eight young singers. All of them are former members of the “Dresdner Kreuzchor” (Choir of the Church of the Holy Cross Dresden) or the “Thomanerchor Leipzig” (St. Thomas Choir Leipzig), two of the most famous boy's Choirs in Germany. The singers have set themselves the target to present their listeners a wide musical spectrum. Their repertoire consists of vocal music from Renaissance and Baroque to Romanticism to the 20th and 21st century. Important elements are works of Jacobus Gallus, Michael Praetorius, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Francis Poulenc and Rudolf Mauersberger. In addition they also perform with popular music. Music of the “Comedian Harmonists”, “The Beatles”, Billy Joel or the German group “Wise Guys” are also an essential part of their repertoire. At their concerts they perform in varying constellations from four up to eight singers. In 2011 the ensemble attended a master class with the King's Singers. At the a cappella competition “vokal.total” in Graz they...    less

World of Voices: People, Facts and Feelings The World Choir Games unite people. Every two years thousands of singers from all over the world get ready to participate in the largest international Choir competition. Their jouney round the world gets them...  moreWorld of Voices: People, Facts and Feelings The World Choir Games unite people. Every two years thousands of singers from all over the world get ready to participate in the largest international Choir competition. Their jouney round the world gets them closer to the feeling: Taking part is everything. http://www.worldChoirgames.com