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Ensemble vocal Sainte-Anne Singers
the Sainte-Anne Singers is a chamber ensemble founded in 1987 in Sainte-Anne de Bellevue (30 minutes west of Montreal), with the aim of exploring a wide range of a cappella repertoire.their concerts generally include Renaissance, pop, jazz and contemporar... morethe Sainte-Anne Singers is a chamber ensemble founded in 1987 in Sainte-Anne de Bellevue (30 minutes west of Montreal), with the aim of exploring a wide range of a cappella repertoire.their concerts generally include Renaissance, pop, jazz and contemporary choral music, with an emphasis on Canadian composers and arrangers.
the choir has a high calibre of Singers drawn by its demanding musical standard and the opportunity to explore recently created music. Among the group's twenty-four members are piano and voice teachers, soloists, choir directors, organists and others with musical training.
the ensemble has previously reached the quarter- and semi-finals of the CBC Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs. In May 2010, they were awarded second place in the chamber choir category of the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs. they have performed twice at Podium, Canada's national choral conference, most recently in May 2014 in Halifax.
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Singing is about listening, not looking
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
there are quite a few choirs out there made up entirely of blind Singers. there are also many famous individual blind Singers (Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocell...
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Gentlemen Singers
Vocal Ensemble GENTLEMEN Singers from Hradec Králové was established in 2003. It has become one of the most significant Czech music ensembles during its history and it is desired not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. the ensemble is currently fo... moreVocal Ensemble GENTLEMEN Singers from Hradec Králové was established in 2003. It has become one of the most significant Czech music ensembles during its history and it is desired not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. the ensemble is currently formed by these Singers: Jakub Kubín (countertenor), Martin Ptáček (tenor), Lukáš Merkl (tenor), Radek Mach (tenor), Aleš Malý (baritone), Martin Struna (baritone), Richard Uhlíř (bass), and Václav Kovář (bass).
the repertoire of the ensemble includes the periods from the Gregorian chant up till arrangements of modern popular melodies while the most important part is formed by the vocal compositions of the 19th and 20th century, Czech, Moravian and Slovak folk songs and contemporary compositions which were often arranged or even composed directly for the Gentlemen Singers by composers with whom the ensemble cooperates closely (e.g. Jan Vičar, Jaroslav Krček, Jan Jirásek, Stephen Hatfield, or Mark van Platen).
Vocal Ensemble GENTLEMEN Singers regularly appears at... less
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Herbert Howells: Like as the hart, sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds
This much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. the choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. ... moreThis much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. the choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. the soprano soloist is Julie Kilburn.
More information about St Peter's Singers of Leeds, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, is available on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-Singers.org.uk and on the Singers' Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/ less
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Collegium Singers Christmas Concert 2012
Highlights of Collegium Singers' Christmas concert, December 2012, performed at St John's Church, Wellington, Somerset. the concert - 'the Glory of the English Carol' - traced the history of the English carol from Medieval times to the 20th Century.
C... moreHighlights of Collegium Singers' Christmas concert, December 2012, performed at St John's Church, Wellington, Somerset. the concert - 'the Glory of the English Carol' - traced the history of the English carol from Medieval times to the 20th Century.
Collegium Singers is a chamber choir based in Somerset, UK, and conducted by Peter Leech.
www.collegiumSingers.org
Filmed by Mari Yamamura
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No Contest
Commissioned by the Laudate Singers [http://www.laudateSingers.com]
Composed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com]
Performed by the Laudate Singers, and joined by Tim Tsang on Synthesizer, Campbell Ryga on Alto Saxophone, and Ross Taggart on Te... moreCommissioned by the Laudate Singers [http://www.laudateSingers.com]
Composed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com]
Performed by the Laudate Singers, and joined by Tim Tsang on Synthesizer, Campbell Ryga on Alto Saxophone, and Ross Taggart on Tenor Saxophone.
the text consists of only two words that have been broken down into their component phonemes, gradually being presented in the correct order by the end of this very atmospheric piece.
