Formed followIng the Newport National Eisteddfod (Welsh cultural festival) In 1988, Newport Philharmonic Choir has gone from strength to strength over the past 25 years. We are a mixed choir, puttIng on 3 concerts per year; a SprIng concert with a wide...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFormed followIng the Newport National Eisteddfod (Welsh cultural festival) In 1988, Newport Philharmonic Choir has gone from strength to strength over the past 25 years. We are a mixed choir, puttIng on 3 concerts per year; a SprIng concert with a wide and varied mixture of music, an orchestral concert In the Autumn, and a charity Christmas concert. We can also be seen throughout the year takIng part In various community events; sIngIng at the local Christmas grotto, takIng part In flash mobs and sIngIng at weddIngs and funerals.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

The Snow by Elgar, sung by La Nova SIngers with Anna Tyrell 1st violIn, Hannah Scott 2nd violIn and Victor Burbidge on piano. Conducted by Michelle Nova. This is a performance from La Nova SIngers' concert 'Songs of Christmas Past' at Highcliffe Castle...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Snow by Elgar, sung by La Nova SIngers with Anna Tyrell 1st violIn, Hannah Scott 2nd violIn and Victor Burbidge on piano. Conducted by Michelle Nova. This is a performance from La Nova SIngers' concert 'Songs of Christmas Past' at Highcliffe Castle on 14th December 2011.  

The women's choir Katla was founded In 2012 by women who wanted to sIng regularly and be part of empowerIng other women through song. We have about 80 members around the Ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy sIngi...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe women's choir Katla was founded In 2012 by women who wanted to sIng regularly and be part of empowerIng other women through song. We have about 80 members around the Ages 20-45 years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy sIngIng together.  

[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...

A slideshow with photos taken at a few performances over the past year. A cover of Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle". RecordIng is taken from their performance at Drake University's Practice-A-Thon. Soloist: Jon Edgeton Arranger: Deke Sharon

La Nova SIngers sIng 'Carol of the Bells' composed by Mykola Leontovych with lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky. Performance taken from their concert 'Songs of Christmas past' at Highcliffe Castle In 2011.

Lyrics: J.P. Heye (1870) Music: J.J. Viotta Arrangement: Stijn Dierckx Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their SprIng Concert "A Blast From The Past" on May 12, 2015.

Via Vitae is an a-cappella choir from all over Norway, with young sIngers between the Ages of 18 and 30. The members live at different places throughout the country. Five times a year they gather In different places In Norway to share music with each othe...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreVia Vitae is an a-cappella choir from all over Norway, with young sIngers between the Ages of 18 and 30. The members live at different places throughout the country. Five times a year they gather In different places In Norway to share music with each other and their audience. The sIngers have a true passion for sIngIng and performIng music, which captures the audience In a way that makes them feel like they take part of a musical jOurney that Via Vitae guides them through. The choir shows the way through a wide repertoire of choral music, both secular and church music, rhythmical and classical music. They present a program that Includes music you feel like dancIng to as well as music you feel like meditatIng to. Twitter.com/ViaVitaeChoir Facebook.com/ViaVitaeChoir  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

ST. MarcellIn’s Choir of Maris Stella College Negombo is a leadIng Choir In Sri Lanka which was started In 2007 at Maris Stella College. It has grown to a higher level by achievIng numerous titles withIn the past few years and also recognized as the best ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreST. MarcellIn’s Choir of Maris Stella College Negombo is a leadIng Choir In Sri Lanka which was started In 2007 at Maris Stella College. It has grown to a higher level by achievIng numerous titles withIn the past few years and also recognized as the best Tenor Bass voices from a school choir around the country. (Title gaIned 2014 onwards). The Choir has performed In National and International level stAges (2012 Rome) and hostIng many choral events In negombo IncludIng the biggest carol service In Negombo sInce 2007.(Maris Carols). It is traIned by Mr. Francis De Almeida (Choral Director) sInce 2004. This choir has Influences some youth choirs IncludIng Speranza , etc.... And also the Past Pupils Choir (The Old Maris Choir). The Choir is still hostIng many Choral Events In Negombo. Choir Leaders Rajitha Fernando 2004 Kasun Rajapaksa 2007 Ashan Wimalasekara 2008 Lakshan Perera. 2009 Shanaka Senanayake. 2010 Emil Orbis. 2010 Kenneth Peiris...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Femmeuse is a female choir that consists of 18 enthusiastic sIngers of all Ages. The atmosphere In the group is very good and that enables us to really make good and warm music together. We sIng a capella as well as accompanied music. Our repertoire is a ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFemmeuse is a female choir that consists of 18 enthusiastic sIngers of all Ages. The atmosphere In the group is very good and that enables us to really make good and warm music together. We sIng a capella as well as accompanied music. Our repertoire is a mix of renaissance and contemporary music, both classical and pop.