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How the ‘Land of Song’ Holds A Special Place In Music Culture
With well over 100 male voice choirs In Wales today, there are few better ways to experience their rich culture than to witness the historical choirs sIngIng traditional songs across the land. As the country’s most treasured and notab...
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Harmonia Sacra
Formed by Peter Leech In 2009, specifically for the performance of late-Renaissance and early-Baroque Music to the highest standards, Harmonia Sacra received critical acclaim at their Inaugural Advent Reflections concert at the church of St Thomas the Mar... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFormed by Peter Leech In 2009, specifically for the performance of late-Renaissance and early-Baroque Music to the highest standards, Harmonia Sacra received critical acclaim at their Inaugural Advent Reflections concert at the church of St Thomas the Martyr, Bristol.
Described as ‘a fIne body of sIngers’ by John Packwood In the Bristol EvenIng Post, they have delighted audiences with their fresh, InspirIng Interpretations of choral repertory from many centuries.
Members of the choir come from many parts of the UK for Intensive weekends of Music-makIng, culmInatIng In concerts acclaimed for their InvigoratIng choral sound, clarity of tone and texture, and Innovative programmIng.
In June 2010 Harmonia Sacra were Invited to perform a programme of Music by early seventeenth-century English Recusant Musicians (IncludIng William Byrd, Richard DerIng and Peter Philips) for a Swansea University History conference at Oystermouth. The concert featured a unique and rare exhibition of seventeenth-century books and Music... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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Voyces
Voyces, a 20- piece ensemble of young adult choristers, was formed with the aim of performIng a challengIng, quality mix of contemporary and traditional choral Music. Members saw the need for a name which reflected their distInctive sound and Musical obje... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreVoyces, a 20- piece ensemble of young adult choristers, was formed with the aim of performIng a challengIng, quality mix of contemporary and traditional choral Music. Members saw the need for a name which reflected their distInctive sound and Musical objectives. They chose Voyces – a unitIng image, powerful In its simplicity, a word with a bit of a twist, reflectIng the eclectic and often unusual repertoire of the choir. In usIng the archaic spellIng – ‘Voyces’ – the choir acknowledges thousands of years of rich choral tradition whilst establishIng itself In the 21st century choral landscape.
The choir is fast makIng a name for itself premierIng works never before heard In Perth or In fact the world. Voyces seeks to be an Interactive and Involved performIng group In the local WA and wider Australian Musical community. As a strong supporter of emergIng young composers and Australian composers, Voyces showcases their works on a regular basis. Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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Conspirare
LatIn “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We sIng life.
Conspirare was founded In 1991 to present a summer classical Music festival In AustIn, Texas. SInce then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an Internationally recognized, profess... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLatIn “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We sIng life.
Conspirare was founded In 1991 to present a summer classical Music festival In AustIn, Texas. SInce then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an Internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combInes outstandIng vocal artistry with Innovative programmIng. Led by renowned foundIng artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two adult ensembles and two youth choirs. The five-time GramMy-nomInated chamber choir Conspirare, with extraordInarily talented sIngers from around the country, is presented In an annual concert series In AustIn and other Texas communities, tours In the U.S. and abroad, and records on the Harmonia Mundi label. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer sIngers performs at least one large choral/orchestral work annually In AustIn and often collaborates with the AustIn Symphony and other performIng organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educat... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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Funky Voices
The Idea
The award wInnIng “Funky Voices” was founded and launched In 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that sIng modern Music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by hi... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Idea
The award wInnIng “Funky Voices” was founded and launched In 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that sIng modern Music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by highly qualified and experienced Music tutors. Sandra Colston BA Hons (Musical Director) arranges the Music to suit the choir members, and to brIng the Music up to date and possible for a choir to sIng.
The Sound
With passions for vocal harmonies, and personal Influences beIng likes of; Stevie Wonder, Earth WInd and Fire, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson. The aim is to brIng a similar vocal energy to Funky Voices… From Emotional rich harmonies to Feel-good dance tracks, our repertoire Includes, IncludIng “Take That”, “Michael Jackson”, “Queen”, “Supertramp”, makIng it an excitIng and enjoyable experience for everyone.
The People
Funky Voices is not a ‘conventional’ choir due to the age range beIng open to ages 16 to 80 who come from all w... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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May It Be
OrigInally from: "The Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the RIng"
Music by Enya
Arr. Mark Brymer
Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their SprIng Concert "Game of Tones" on May 13, 2014.