The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's Choirs. The program encourages young singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

This post was orginally found on our Embro Thistle Singers blog. I remember when we had Professional Development Days when I was teaching, the teachers would complain that they were more tired that day than from a whole day of teaching.  I had had...

Premiered June 14, 2020 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (Ocean Grove, NJ) www.OceanGrove.org 54 singers submitted videos Gordon Turk, Organ Jason C. Tramm, Music Director Quinton Tramm, Video/Audio Direction

Haydn Nelson mass (Missa in Angustis) performed by Collis Choral Singers (who formed the initial members of TCC), accompanied by the Ashford Baroque Ensemble. This concert was at St Mark's Church, Teddington on Saturday June 8th, 2013. www.collischoralsingers.org

Acalanes High School has a 74 year tradition of choral excellence. Our program consists of 5 Choirs; Chorale, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Bella Voce and Chamber Singers. We also have C.A.P. (Contemporary A Cappella Project), Women's Octet, and the In...  moreAcalanes High School has a 74 year tradition of choral excellence. Our program consists of 5 Choirs; Chorale, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Bella Voce and Chamber Singers. We also have C.A.P. (Contemporary A Cappella Project), Women's Octet, and the Innuendos. The last three are co-curricular and the last two are student directed.  

If you’re a singer on your way to a voice lesson, rehearsal, or audition, it’s always good to do a bit of warming up in the car, because there are few things more annoying to music directors than singers wasting time complaining that they&rsqu...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

A short clip from the first movement of the Requiem by Nathaniel J. S. Barnes as performed by the Orlando Chamber Singers in May, 2008, under the direction of Gregory Ruffer

Grand Champion at Wir Feiern 5 Novelty Song Fest: A Choir Competition last November 12, 2012 in Quezon City, Philippines. For more of Sechron's Videos, Click more and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/SeChron Don't forget to Like our Facebook ...  moreGrand Champion at Wir Feiern 5 Novelty Song Fest: A Choir Competition last November 12, 2012 in Quezon City, Philippines. For more of Sechron's Videos, Click more and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/SeChron Don't forget to Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sechron/  

Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor.  We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience me...