I think I speak for everyone when I say that one of the greatest attractions of choral Music is the feeling of union and of fraternity that we can create. After all, the choir is the only instrument that is alive and sounds better the livelier and the mor...

Carmina Burana - Carl Orff Stephen Sands, Conductor - http://StephenSands.net Downtown Voices and the Trinity Youth Chorus NOVUS NY St. Paul's Chapel, New York City June 16, 2019 http://DowntownVoices.net

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   To make singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet Music when I teach. This often freaks out people who are used to having a score in their...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I teach songs without using any kind of Musical notation. Like other members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network I believe that singing should...

A chamber choir composed of Music lovers from all walks of life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it deve...  moreA chamber choir composed of Music lovers from all walks of life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it develops a sound that is artistically intelligent. In its 14-year history, Novo Concertante Manila has competed and won in several international choral competitions. Among which are the 2nd choir Olympics in Busan, South Korea(2002), the 1st A Voyage of Songs International Chorale Competition in Genting Highlands, Malaysia (2003) and the 23rd Takarazuka International Chamber choir Competition in Takarazuka, Japan (2007). In 2009, the choir won the 1st and 2nd Prizes at the 46th Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Spittalan der Drau, Austria and the 1st Prize at the 55th Certamen International de Habaneras y Polifonia in Torrevieja, Spain. Most recently, the choir won in two international competitions in 2012 - the Grand Prize (Mixed choir Category) at the 1st ...    less

choir Matrix is a community women's vocal ensemble open to all self-identified women with no audition, devoted to empowering and building community among womxn in northeastern Connecticut through choral Music. Our mission as an ensemble is to connect...  morechoir Matrix is a community women's vocal ensemble open to all self-identified women with no audition, devoted to empowering and building community among womxn in northeastern Connecticut through choral Music. Our mission as an ensemble is to connect with the community and each other through the exploration of quality choral Music, including the promotion of women composers, within an engaging, encouraging, and intergenerational environment focused on healthy vocal technique and artistic excellence. We encourage those with children to join us as we have a tandem Youth choral program (Consonare Youth choirs) that rehearses at the same time.  less

Little Hereford Voices was formed in 2011 and is a mixed-voice community choir directed by local Musician Kimee Cleaton. The choir sings a wide variety of repertoire, including pop, classical, Musical theatre and sacred Music. The choir's accompanist is C...  moreLittle Hereford Voices was formed in 2011 and is a mixed-voice community choir directed by local Musician Kimee Cleaton. The choir sings a wide variety of repertoire, including pop, classical, Musical theatre and sacred Music. The choir's accompanist is Catharine Boyd-Moss, who joined the choir in September 2018.  

The Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral Music of the Middle Ag...  moreThe Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Their mission is to mount performances for various audiences with Music by well known composers, while exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. visit us at www.facebook.com/themarionconsort for more live recordings!  less

When I am laid in earth (Soprano Solo and SATB unaccompanied) Music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Arrangement by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Music Public Domain Arrangement: © 2020 Oxford University Press All rights reserved Used by permission Wo...  moreWhen I am laid in earth (Soprano Solo and SATB unaccompanied) Music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Arrangement by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Music Public Domain Arrangement: © 2020 Oxford University Press All rights reserved Used by permission Words Public Domain Artwork and Sounds Images and sounds are released free of copyrights under Creative Commons CC0. Choral conductors: to purchase copies of this score, visit the publisher’s website.  

Mixed choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes Music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth centu...  moreMixed choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes Music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth century to present times . The academic background , tradition and reputation of the choir are confirming it’s high artistic achievements. During it’s long history the choir won many prestigious awards at numerous competitions and festivals . The choir’s primary goals are: preserving and nurturing local and foreign secular and spiritual choral art, expanding culture, art and Musical amateurism, engaging in various ceremonies, contests and other public performances. In achieving these goals, special attention is paid to professional and Musical developing of singers and developing civic awareness and academic life. There are 50 members of various occupations in this mixed choir, all bound by love for Music, friendship and travelling. The choir’s conductor ...    less