Concert in Thessaloniki 2010

Donkey carol, John Rutter, Corfu Children's Choir, conductor: Christina Kalliaridou, piano: Elli Glarou. Παιδική Χορωδία Κέρκυρας. 16/12/2014.

Since its foundation in 2005 by the Choir master Enrique Martin, the Choir of Las Veredas school has been developing choral music with 11 to 16 year old pupils. In this time the Choir has participated in the Madrid Community Choir contest, obtaining the f...  moreSince its foundation in 2005 by the Choir master Enrique Martin, the Choir of Las Veredas school has been developing choral music with 11 to 16 year old pupils. In this time the Choir has participated in the Madrid Community Choir contest, obtaining the first prize in 2009 and 2010, and the secón prize in 2007 and 2008 Within the Choir activities, we could also mention their participation in theatre productions of the musicals Persephone and Midas by Steve Pogson, with which they obtained the first prize in the Vademorillo theatre contest. They were also awarded first prize in the Community of Madrid theatre contest, with the musical Super Jim, a play which was written specially for the Choir by the British authors Steve Pogson and George Simmers. The work of the Choir is not solely centred on the training of new singers and preparing concerts, since its beginning we have firmly believed that a junior Choir should be innovative, and, year after year the Choir has sought after original works by Spanish auth...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your Choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

VIII CERTAMEN DE COROS ESCOLARES DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID. MENCIÓN ESPECIAL.

We are regional Youth Choir for high school students based in Johannesburg.

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

The World Youth Choir is one of the most original and important Choirs that exists nowadays. Made of young singers between the ages of 17 and 26 from different nationalities, the World Youth Choir is a remarkable educational and social experience through ...  moreThe World Youth Choir is one of the most original and important Choirs that exists nowadays. Made of young singers between the ages of 17 and 26 from different nationalities, the World Youth Choir is a remarkable educational and social experience through different vocal traditions at the highest artistic level. The World Youth Choir is a really original social and artistic project. Artistically speaking, it is a unique experience for young singers to develop their musical and vocal talents by interacting with internationally recognized conductors and challenging repertoires in a professional level. Socially speaking, the World Youth Choir contributes to the raising of new generations of “Citizens of the World”. Thanks to having the chance of working and living together each summer or winter, a mixture of over 30 nationalities and cultures, an international networking that last even after the session is over, this young adults learn to be more opened, more comprehensive, tolerant and respectful with the other no...    less

The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s Choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s Choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s Choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s Choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   How many times have you been standing next to someone in your Choir section and realised that they’re singing something different from you? &n...