[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?  ...

One Voice Community choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. Individual choir mem...  moreOne Voice Community choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. Individual choir members are involved in a wide range of local community projects and often call upon the whole choir to help drive fundraising events across the region. One Voice Community choir celebrates diversity and continually sources new material from its multi-cultural roots. The inspired leadership of Musical Director Tyndale Thomas MBE, combined with 14 years of performance experience has produced a stunning sound and versatile choral ensemble. We were thrilled to be Finalists in the 2013 BBC Songs of Praise Gospel choir of the Year!  less

Youth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral singing....  moreYouth female choir ORIANA is amateur choir, which exists since 2008. Folklore program, modern/classical choral works, sacred music are in the choir repertoire.The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral singing. The choir mission is revival and maintenance of the rich Ukrainian traditions of choral singing. Awards 2013. 31 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE MÚSICA DE CANTONIGRÒS (Spain): 1st prize in category FOLKLOR, 2nd prize in category Female choirs. http://www.fimc.es/ 2013. 2nd International Florence choir Festival (Italy): 1st prize in category SACRED MUSIC, 2nd prize in category Female choirs,2nd prize in category Folklor. www.florencechoirfestival.com 2012. International Competition South Palmira (Ukraine): 1st prize in category Equal voices. 2012. 25 Bela Bartok International choir Competition: 3rd prize in category Equal voices. htt...    less

This is a reflection video from the INTERKULTUR 3rd European choir Games in Riga, Latvia featuring Barnsley Youth choir. Many thanks to the young people in the choir and supporters for providing the content and to Jay Burgin for putting it all together.

With the name, BUMC Jazz choir started out in 1994 and started singing songs a cappella in 2001 and achieved to be the first Turkish a cappella jazz choir. BUMC Jazz choir 2008 members, the winners of the IKSV Young Jazz 2008, who have boosted their s...  moreWith the name, BUMC Jazz choir started out in 1994 and started singing songs a cappella in 2001 and achieved to be the first Turkish a cappella jazz choir. BUMC Jazz choir 2008 members, the winners of the IKSV Young Jazz 2008, who have boosted their success by attending to the most prestigious a cappella contest in the world, 'Vokal Total', in both pop and jazz categories and won 2 'Silver Diplom's and also have sung many times in many festivals such as the 15th International Istanbul Jazz Festival and the Akbank 18th Jazz Festival. They also gave special concerts with Sertab Erener (ESC 2003 winner). The group carries on with their professional musical careers under the name “Istanbul Essence”. In July 2010, Boğaziçi Jazz choir returned back to Turkey with 1 second prize, 2 third prizes and 3 gold diplomas from the 'WORLD choir GAMES' in China which is being shown as the biggest and the most prestigious choral music event, being held with nearly 40000 participations from 90 countries. Since Febr...    less

The New choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, in August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five singers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New choir is an auditioned chamber choir performing choral works from al...  moreThe New choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, in August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five singers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New choir is an auditioned chamber choir performing choral works from all genres. The choir has been conducting regularly scheduled performances in the Bay Area since its founding. The members of the New choir have been brought together by their common love for the making of beautiful music. The New choir is dedicated to the study and performance of quality choral literature and sharing the joy and the spiritual enhancement inherent in the making of music. The New choir has been recognized for their performances of thoughtfully prepared programs. The choir receives frequent requests for guest performances in the San Francisco Bay area and, in March 2006, was honored with an invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Western Division Convention where the choir's performance was received very warml...    less

The East Rand Youth choir is a multicultural mixed youth choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth choir hosts pr...  moreThe East Rand Youth choir is a multicultural mixed youth choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth choir hosts prestigious choir festivals annually for both high school and primary school choirs. The aim of these festivals are to motivate and inspire these choirs in order to achieve true development and innovation for our youth. The choir is truly proud of its legacy and will continue to build on the name which is the East Rand Youth choir.  less

A l’occasion de la célébration de la journée internationale de la Paix, le 21 septembre, BIAYENDA choir s'est mobilisé dans le cadre de l’initiative ONE DAY ONE choir qui rassemble des milliers de choristes à travers les cinq continents dans le but de cha...  moreA l’occasion de la célébration de la journée internationale de la Paix, le 21 septembre, BIAYENDA choir s'est mobilisé dans le cadre de l’initiative ONE DAY ONE choir qui rassemble des milliers de choristes à travers les cinq continents dans le but de chanter ensemble pour promouvoir la paix dans le monde. Dakar Septembre 2016  

Nidaros Cathedral choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ choir has over 900 years of ric...  moreNidaros Cathedral choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ choir has over 900 years of rich history. It’s the main choir of Nidaros Cathedral which is located in the ancient capital of Trondheim, Norway. It’s also the main choir of Royal events. The choir will celebrate its 100 years of modern history in 2027 with a global tour. Current artistic director and conductor, Bjørn Moe - a former soprano in the choir, successfully reinvented the choir since joining as conductor in 1973. There are 100 members in the main choir, 70 sopranos/altos (9-15 years old) and 30 tenors/basses (15-68 years old). In addition, the mini-boys choir, has 40 boys ages 7-9. Apart from religious repertoire, the choir also sings Norwegian folk songs as well as songs from different cultures around the world. Each year the choir collaborates with orchestras to present...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Many choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular concert, some have specially m...