The Stellenbosch University choir is the oldest and most celebrated choir in South Africa. The choir was founded in 1936 under the baton of William Morris. After him various conductors established the ensemble as an influential South African choir: Gaw...  moreThe Stellenbosch University choir is the oldest and most celebrated choir in South Africa. The choir was founded in 1936 under the baton of William Morris. After him various conductors established the ensemble as an influential South African choir: Gawie Cillié (1940 - 1954) Philip McLachlan (1955 - 1976) Johan de Villiers (1977 - 1984) Acáma Fick (1985 - 1992) Sonja van der Walt (1993 - 2002) André van der Merwe (2003 - ) The choir comprises of students from various academic courses and generally only a few members study music. The choir, an ensemble of approximately 80 – 100 VOICES, has won international acclaim through performances, concert tours, and participation in prestigious festivals and competitions. The choir is currently ranked 1st on the Interkultur World Ranking List for amateur choirs. Contact us: us_koor@sun.ac.za Follow us on Twitter: choirkoor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/#!/uschoirkoor Watch us on YouTube: less

The choir "Diocesan Boys' School choir" from Hong Kong at the Closing concert of the 7th International Johannes Brahms choir Festival & Competition 2011 in Wernigerode, Germany. Read more about the event: http://blog.interkultur.com

Bangor Ladies choir membership now stands at 57 ladies. Being part of the choir requires two very important elements - dedication and commitment - and it is evident that, over the years, these have remained at the core of the choir, demonstrating the loya...  moreBangor Ladies choir membership now stands at 57 ladies. Being part of the choir requires two very important elements - dedication and commitment - and it is evident that, over the years, these have remained at the core of the choir, demonstrating the loyalty of the choir members not only to each other but to keeping the talent of choral singing alive and well! Excellent performances just don't happen and a lot of hard work and effort is put in at every rehearsal, however, the camaraderie, enjoyed by everyone, is also a very special part of being a choir Member. In 2005 the local Council of the borough of North Down conferred the status of Borough Ambassador on Bangor Ladies choir. This is the first conferment ever to an external Organisation outside of the Council Membership and the choir were privileged and proud to accept this unique position. As Ambassadors the choir represent the Borough of North Down on all of their travels, and, whether it be Province wide or worldwide, they carry out their duties with ...    less

Relive the Spring Concert of Stella choir (April 2024). As Stella choir presented the SPRING 2024 REP for the first time to the Tangerine audience. Get a glimpse behind the curtain as you join the choir moments before they step onto the stage, ready to cr...  moreRelive the Spring Concert of Stella choir (April 2024). As Stella choir presented the SPRING 2024 REP for the first time to the Tangerine audience. Get a glimpse behind the curtain as you join the choir moments before they step onto the stage, ready to create enchantment. Recap directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef.  

„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artistic director of the choir since 2014 when he took the lead of choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the choir since its first rehersa...  more„LELIUMAI“- is mixed voice amateur choir, founded in 1972 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Dainius DRUSKIS is the artistic director of the choir since 2014 when he took the lead of choir from professor Albinas Petrauskas, who guided the choir since its first rehersal for 42 years. Each musical season of „LELIUMAI“ is designated to performances of choir music to the listeners in cities and towns in Lithuania, extraordinary festivals and meetings with the choirs abroad, unforgetable participation in Lithuanian Song festivals. During its history „LELIUMAI“ has been awarded the highest titles in national choir competitions in Lithuania, has won the third prize at the international choir competition in Ireland (Cork) in 1983. choir performances are rich with pieces of various styles, special part of the repertoir is assigned to the contemporary Lithuanian music. Several Lithuanian artists have dedicated their compositions to LELIUMAI. Choras „LELIUMAI“ nourishes and appreciates traditions which join singers, their family...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my choir.     Unless choir members come for a drink after a...

The Kearsney College choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World choir Games 2008. The choir consists of school boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many choirs have ...  moreThe Kearsney College choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World choir Games 2008. The choir consists of school boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many choirs have since copied and adapted our 'storm' sequence.  

"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir and Lyric choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl choir en...  more"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir and Lyric choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl choir ensemble of the Gulf Coast Youth choir of Tampa, Florida. Artistic Directors: Wallis Peterson (GCSF) and Judy Romera (GCGC).  

The choir was founded on November 10th, 2010 and is continuing its efforts by including in its repertoire polyphonic Turkish folk songs, choir pieces of different periods and Cyprus polyphonic choir pieces along with the world choir literature. Since i...  moreThe choir was founded on November 10th, 2010 and is continuing its efforts by including in its repertoire polyphonic Turkish folk songs, choir pieces of different periods and Cyprus polyphonic choir pieces along with the world choir literature. Since its foundation, the choir is in continuous improvement and has been involved in many workshops with Prof.Mustafa Apaydın which were organized twice a year. The choir has a mixed membership including music teachers, musicians and amateur choir singers. The choir’s name is inspired by the famous story written by William Shakespeare and Guiseppe Verdi’s famous opera called Othello and the Othello Castle which is located in the city of Famagusta. The city where the choir is based is known as “Othello’s City Famagusta” all around the world. In the last six years since its formation, the Othello choir has given many concerts in Cyprus and also hosted festivals and choir workshops. The Othello choir is also working together with Mr.Mete Gökçe who is the choir conducto...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I bet you think your choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But what if I told you that new members might fi...