The student choir of University of Latvia was established in 1920. First and foremost, its name is closely associated with its first conductor Artūrs Bobkovics (1885-1959), who already then had become "the king of Latvian symphonic music&...  moreThe student choir of University of Latvia was established in 1920. First and foremost, its name is closely associated with its first conductor Artūrs Bobkovics (1885-1959), who already then had become "the king of Latvian symphonic music". He organized the concerts of symphonic music and helped promote them. For the first time, the choir came together in the evening of October 18, when about 90 students gathered at Riga Secondary School No 2. The testing of voices was not very strict, and of the entire enthusiastic crowd only one student was rejected. Then, for a month, rehearsals were held, in which the voices of would-be singers were trained and made to keep in tune. After that another testing was held. This time the competition was much stricter, and only 40 singers were selected. That was the beginning of "Latvia University Student Choir", which, on November 24, 1920, was recognized and affirmed by the University Council as the first official choir of the n...    less

When the Sun Comes After Rain composed by Matthew Emery, sung by the University of British Columbia University Singers on March 30, 2012. Conducted by Dr Graeme Langager. Matthew Emery (b. 1991) is a multi award winning composer. Originally from Londo...  moreWhen the Sun Comes After Rain composed by Matthew Emery, sung by the University of British Columbia University Singers on March 30, 2012. Conducted by Dr Graeme Langager. Matthew Emery (b. 1991) is a multi award winning composer. Originally from London, Ontario, he currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and is studying Music Composition with Dr. Stephen Chatman. Emery's choral works have been performed numerous times through out Canada and the USA. His pieces have been performed by: Amabile Boys' and Men's Choir, Amabile Youth Singers, Amadeus Choir of Toronto, Conspirato Chamber Singers, the Choral Project, Jubilate! Chamber Choir, London Pro Musica, Medway Madrigal Choir, Phoenix Chamber Choir, UBC University Singers, and the Vancouver Chamber Choir http://soundcloud.com/matthew-emery  less

This track from the Chandos Anthems by G. F. Handel was performed LIVE by the University Choir, KNUST - Kumasi at the Great Hall, KNUST on the 16th April, 2016.

The premiere choral ensemble at Ouachita Baptist University.

BUMK Classical Choir (Conductor: Kaan Bayır) Since 1994, the choir continues to bring students together in choral life. Besides its regular concerts in Bogazici University, they also performed in cities such as Ankara, Canakkale, Afyon, Denizli, Izmir,...  moreBUMK Classical Choir (Conductor: Kaan Bayır) Since 1994, the choir continues to bring students together in choral life. Besides its regular concerts in Bogazici University, they also performed in cities such as Ankara, Canakkale, Afyon, Denizli, Izmir, Antalya, Mugla, Sakarya, Kocaeli and reach their voices to people in the country. Some of the significant performances of the choir can be listed as Ankara Polyphonic Choir Festival, Afyon Classical Music Festival, Austrian Consulate Culture office New Year Concert, Jungend Musiziert Competition Opening Concert, Istanbul International Choir Days (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) In year 2007 announced as ''Mevlana (Jalāl ad-Dīn Rūmī) Year'' by UNESCO, the choir prepared the repertoire including the works of Mevlana and Yunus Emre. In this context, the choir performed in Musicateneo Festival Opening Concert with the theme called ''Journey to Absence'' and share thoughts, feelings and wishes of historical turkish figures with the audience, in a musical way. The choir ...    less

Does chanting and mantra Singing work?   We love to share mantras and chants with our HeartSong Normandie meditation groups and Singing retreats. It can be such a beautiful experience and opportunity to calm, relax and feel the vibr...

Katarzyna Oleś-Blacha – soprano Monika Korybalska – mezzosoprano Marcin Gargała – tenor Łukasz Maciąg – bass Szczecin University Choir Szczecin Cameral Orchestra Warcislaw Kunc - conductor

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my Singing workshop I record the group Singing through all the songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...