[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable.     The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage ...

In 2012 the St. Olaf Choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. A...  moreIn 2012 the St. Olaf Choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. Anton Armstrong, the fourth conductor of the ensemble, shares five reasons to hear the St. Olaf Choir in concert. For a listing of upcoming performances, ensemble information, audio samples and more, visit www.stolafchoir.com. For recordings by the St. Olaf Choir, visit www.stolafrecords.com  less

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

The SFU Choir from Burnaby, B.C., Canada perform Jonathan Coulton's "Mandelbrot Set" at their "College is Awesome" concert, on Friday, April 8th, 2011. Learn more about the SFU Choir at http://www.sfuchoir.ca/

We were joined tonight by the amazing Maryville College Choir from Tennessee who learned our song in 10 mins and then we performed together! SOOOOO GLORIOUS!!!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...

Carlow Choral Society Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina Choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls Choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM Choir. We Annually we p...  moreCarlow Choral Society Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina Choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls Choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM Choir. We Annually we perform two large concerts with professional soloists and orchestral musicians in Carlow, ‘Glory of Christmas’ in the National Concert Hall and annual ‘Christmas Crackers’ family concert in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow. We have a remarkable repertoire of many choral works such as Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s St. Mathews & St. John Passion, Verdi’s Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation & Seasons, Brahm’s Requiem & many more. We sing at home & abroad. In November 2011 the choir recorded a Christmas CD. New members are welcome. We rehearse in St. Patrick’s College, Carlow Monday nights from 7.45-10pm. We are a very friendly, musical and sociable choir. You will find us also Facebook, ...    less

The People's Show Choir Dorridge is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resource...  moreThe People's Show Choir Dorridge is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve  

"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes Choir and Apprentice Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associa...  more"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes Choir and Apprentice Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associate Director Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Recorded live at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finding songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and Finding songs for your ch...