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Cadenza
Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all per... moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all periods and most styles.
Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013.
Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003.
Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range... less
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The Choral Project
The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has been hailed by San José Mercury News as “a Bay Area jewel,” stating that “there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear.” This group of multi... moreThe Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has been hailed by San José Mercury News as “a Bay Area jewel,” stating that “there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear.” This group of multi-talented singers has earned an outstanding reputation for performing high-level choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. The 54-voice ensemble has performed throughout the world in concert performances and choral festivals to great acclaim. They are widely recognized for presenting and preserving great works of choral literature from a wide range of traditions from around the world that express the region’s diversity. The group is equally committed to inNovative and dramatic presentations, as well as promoting the choral art through the premieres of new works by Stephen Schwartz, Richard Burchard, Eric William Barnum, and Joshua Shank, to name a few.
Bachtrack.com described The Choral Project’s recent concert with ... less
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choirs R Us: We Need A Little Christmas
‘We Need A Little Christmas’ written by Jerry Herman, vocal arrangement by Jenny Bennett, performed at our choirs R Us Christmas Concert 2018 in Barnet on 8th December 2018 in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society. Choir Director: Jenny Bennett. For more info:... more‘We Need A Little Christmas’ written by Jerry Herman, vocal arrangement by Jenny Bennett, performed at our choirs R Us Christmas Concert 2018 in Barnet on 8th December 2018 in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society. Choir Director: Jenny Bennett. For more info: www.choirsrus.co.uk
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Orpheus chamber Singers
Orpheus chamber Singers, a professional adult mixed choir, was founded with the express purpose of providing exceptional performances of traditional and inNovative chamber choral music from the past six centuries. Since our first concert in 1995, Orpheus ... moreOrpheus chamber Singers, a professional adult mixed choir, was founded with the express purpose of providing exceptional performances of traditional and inNovative chamber choral music from the past six centuries. Since our first concert in 1995, Orpheus has presented a multi-concert subscription series each year to great critical acclaim. Orpheus has performed throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area at venues including the regional conference of the American Choral Directors Association, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Kimbell Museum of Art, UT-Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center-Dallas, and numerous public schools. Collaborations over its 30-year history have included Ars Lyrica Houston, Gramophone Award-winning Baroque scholar John Butt, Texas Camerata, jazz pianist Eric Barnes, hand drummer and international percussionist Jamal Mohamed, tanpura player Vatsal Dave, and many other outstanding instrumentalists.
Founding Artistic Director Donald Krehbiel retired from Orpheus after 27 seasons w... less
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Africa by Toto - Hummingsong choirs & B'tutta Percussion
In "A Night of Rhythm & Song" Hummingsong Community choirs with special guest B'tutta percussion performed Africa by Toto.
Raising over $75,000 for women and local children's shelters since 2012.
Conducted - Anna Humberstone
250 singers from Hum... moreIn "A Night of Rhythm & Song" Hummingsong Community choirs with special guest B'tutta percussion performed Africa by Toto.
Raising over $75,000 for women and local children's shelters since 2012.
Conducted - Anna Humberstone
250 singers from Hummingsong choirs - Alkira, Ayana, Iluka, Karinya, Maribella & Senisuara
Performed at Chatswood Concourse Concert Hall on the 31st October 2015.
www.hummingsong.com.au
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Komorni zbor DEKOR
In January 2015, a new mixed chamber choir was established in Ljubljana. The group named DEKOR chamber Choir is composed of experienced choral singers from various parts of Slovenia, who in the past used to sing in renowned Slovene and some foreign vocal ... moreIn January 2015, a new mixed chamber choir was established in Ljubljana. The group named DEKOR chamber Choir is composed of experienced choral singers from various parts of Slovenia, who in the past used to sing in renowned Slovene and some foreign vocal ensembles. Driven by the desire of thorough preparation of quality choral projects, the choir works under the leadership of Slovene and foreign guest conductors.
The choir prepared their inaugural concert, entitled In the Beginning, in cooperation with young Finnish conductor Dani Juris The topic of creation coincided not only with the central composition of the concert, Copland’s In the Beginning, but also with the choir’s first public appearance and presentation of the concept of their work. Among the carefully selected works by Slovene and other authors, three were performed in Slovenia for the first time: Aaron Copland’s In the Beginning, Cyrillus Kreek’s Onnis on inimene (Blessed be the Man) and Ole Gjeilo’s Unicornis captivatur (Captured Unicorn). Among t... less
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Can auditioned choirs still be ‘community’ choirs?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Nat started his choir four years ago. He has slowly built the numbers up to a fairly stable 35 or so, but thinks it’s time for a change.
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Vancouver chamber Choir
Vancouver chamber Choir
The Vancouver chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence.
The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in... moreVancouver chamber Choir
The Vancouver chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence.
The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in Vancouver and on tour across Canada since it was formed in 1971 by conductor Jon Washburn. International excursions have taken the Vancouver chamber Choir to the USA, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Finland, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine.
Honoured with the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence by Chorus America, the Vancouver chamber Choir has to its credit countless performances and broadcasts, over 30 recordings and numerous awards. Foremost supporters of Canadian music, Jon Washburn and the Choir have commissioned and premiered more than 250 Canadian choral compositions. Over the years they have sung nearly 3,000 performances of 350 pieces by 120 Canadian composers in addition to... less
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Utah chamber Artists
Under the direction of Dr. Barlow Bradford, Utah chamber Artists brings together musicians - both vocalists and instrumentalists - to perform the world's finest music with craftsmanship, artistry and integrity.