[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while ago I wrote about an artist who thought that Music resides in the Musical notation and a Musician's job is to realise that notation perfectly. &nb...

Choral Music is experiencing one of its most prosperous moments in history, thanks to the connections and new Music being created. What happened at the ACDA convention is a faithful reflection of how exciting this world can be, and the energetic and artis...

CorISTAnbul is a mixed a cappella Choir formed by the Music director and conductor Arda Ardases Agosyan to perform a cappella pieces in the Music literature. However, it also sings with instrumental accompaniment. The Choir has pieces from different ages,...  moreCorISTAnbul is a mixed a cappella Choir formed by the Music director and conductor Arda Ardases Agosyan to perform a cappella pieces in the Music literature. However, it also sings with instrumental accompaniment. The Choir has pieces from different ages, languages and styles in its repertoire. It gives both Turkey and world premieres of songs. It premiered the concerto Romeo and Juliet, composed by the conductor Agosyan last year. It is the first of its kind in that it is for double bass solo and mixed Choir. **** Müzik edebiyatındaki çoksesli acapella (eşliksiz) koro eserlerini seslendirmek üzere Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan tarafından kurulan koro, şimdiden, farklı dönem, dil ve tarzda elliden fazla eseri repertuarında bulundurmaktadır. Eşliksiz koro müziği seslendirme nosyonunu benimsemiş olan oda korosu, Rönesans’tan günümüze uzanan geniş bir döneme yayılmış repertuarını, yılda birkaç kez verdiği konserlerle, oldukça iyi düzeydeki müzikalite ve performansıyla dinleyicisiyle paylaşmaktadır. Repertuarında Tür...    less

Tamariki is the youngest member of Kokopelli’s Choir family. With an emphasis on play and discovery, this group explores singing and Music in a secure but exciting environment. Tamariki offers a focus on thorough and excellent Music education, with ...  moreTamariki is the youngest member of Kokopelli’s Choir family. With an emphasis on play and discovery, this group explores singing and Music in a secure but exciting environment. Tamariki offers a focus on thorough and excellent Music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on Musical literacy, Music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Tamariki provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group. Most importantly, Tamariki has fun and creates exciting Music! To better address the different needs and abilities of this diverse age range, the Choir is now split into two streams: Tamariki 1 is for singers in Kindergarten and Grade 1. (Singers must be 5 years old by March 1, 2014 in order to register.) Tamariki 2 is for singers in Grades 2 and 3. The different streams and rehearsal days will combine t...    less

North Kingston Choir is an informal and relaxed adult community Choir with an emphasis on fun Music-making! We sing mainly modern and uplifting Music. We rehearse on Mondays during term-time from 8 - 930pm in Kingston. No auditions are required. Ple...  moreNorth Kingston Choir is an informal and relaxed adult community Choir with an emphasis on fun Music-making! We sing mainly modern and uplifting Music. We rehearse on Mondays during term-time from 8 - 930pm in Kingston. No auditions are required. Please contact us for further information. See also our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northkingstonChoir.  

The Shir E-l (Song of G-d) Choir is the performing Choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The Choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/choral conductor Nomi Teplow w...  moreThe Shir E-l (Song of G-d) Choir is the performing Choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The Choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/choral conductor Nomi Teplow with the goal of bringing together girls with Musical ability to work on a highly professional level and produce a wide variety of vocal Music. The Choir is comprised of 25-30 girls from areas throughout Samaria ranging in age from 13-18 years. The Shir-El Choir performs in concerts and at vocal conventions across the country bringing fine singing, rich harmonies and words of hope, faith and love of Israel to a broad range of audiences. The Shir E-l Choir has won first place several times in the national choral competition for high school Choirs sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. The Choir's repertoire includes traditional and contemporary Jewish Music, Israeli Music, classical, and world Music, from ancient Biblical texts to African chants and Wa...    less

'This Is Me' recorded at the Sunday choral workshop at the 2018 Gospel Rising Music Festival in Galway Cathedral. Singers from gospel Choirs across Ireland get together to learn, rehearse and record a unique take on this powerful song made famous by T...  more'This Is Me' recorded at the Sunday choral workshop at the 2018 Gospel Rising Music Festival in Galway Cathedral. Singers from gospel Choirs across Ireland get together to learn, rehearse and record a unique take on this powerful song made famous by The Greatest Showman. and all in just 2 hours! Special thanks to all participants, contributors as well as the clergy, staff and parishioners of Galway Cathedral. 'This Is Me' from the motion picture The Greatest Showman Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Lead by Craig Anthony Lees Soloists: Ailbhe Cook and Delphine Hernandez Ensemble: Gospel Rising Festival Choir 2018 Keyboards: Declan James Davies and Emmanuel Waldron Bass: Dillan Hughes Sound: Matt Purcell Filmed and edited by Alan Rogers Produced by Stephanie Francis and Fiona Walsh  less

We know some of you will flinch at this post, but equally others like to plan early (Leeds Male Voice Choir have their concert dates booked in right up until Christmas 2024!!).... if you are in the latter camp you can filter our Choral Music list by Music...

Ensemble Choir SPERA is a male ensemble Choir, praying with a polished sound based in Tokyo. Spera means hope in Latin, and it is a members’ shared vision on Music. All members studied a sacred choral Music under Koji Oguchi, Choir director, when they wer...  moreEnsemble Choir SPERA is a male ensemble Choir, praying with a polished sound based in Tokyo. Spera means hope in Latin, and it is a members’ shared vision on Music. All members studied a sacred choral Music under Koji Oguchi, Choir director, when they were high school students. They were deeply touched by Oguchi’s Music and established the Ensemble Choir SPERA. Making its debut in concert in March 2014 at Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, SPERA’s Music was highly prized and well-reviewed in newspapers. It serves in Masses and services and performs in concerts as an ecumenical Choir, composed of students from Kitasato University, International Christian University, Hitotsubashi University and Rikkyo University. Members: Hajime Akiyama Kazuki Takeuchi Hiromi Ishii Tomohisa Inoue Shohei Nakahara Kyota Yamamoto Airo Tommy Renard Koji Oguchi Upcoming Concerts Special Concert on the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Japanese Christians Conductor: Koji Oguchi 17 March, 2015 (Tue) After the Mass...    less

Its aim is to take up, interpret and spread renaissance and baroque Music, especially Spanish Music. The programmes presented by the group are the result of many Musical researches and their objective is a stylistic, liturgical and poetic coherence.