Update - Auditions closed for the season -- thanks to all who came out!    Searching for just the right choir? Do you sing bass or tenor? Do you live within driving distance of the Ottawa, Canada's Capital region? Jo...

This is Bel Canto choir Vilnius. The No 1 mixed choir in Lithuania Founded in 2009, mixed voices Bel Canto choir Vilnius is officially confirmed as the best volunteer choir in Lithuania. The choir unites more than 60 singers, who have extensive singing...  moreThis is Bel Canto choir Vilnius. The No 1 mixed choir in Lithuania Founded in 2009, mixed voices Bel Canto choir Vilnius is officially confirmed as the best volunteer choir in Lithuania. The choir unites more than 60 singers, who have extensive singing experience in various choirs in Lithuania, and whose desire is to have quality leisure time and enjoy one of life’s most pleasant activities – singing. Their goal is to sing different styles of music and work with various other groups, present high quality musical projects, as well as take part in competitions and festivals in Lithuania and abroad. On December 1, 2013, Bel Canto choir Vilnius rocked the country’s choral music scene and accomplished unthinkable. During the fourth year of its existence, the choir won the Lithuania’s major National Choral Competition, thus becoming the best volunteer choir in the country. The choir triumphed at the competition wining the first place (92.2 points) in the mixed choirs category. Lithuania’s National Choral Competi...    less

The Concordia choir from Moorhead, MN sings Paul J. Christainsen's arrangement of "My Song in the Night" on their 2008 national tour with René Clausen directing. Tenor solo by Kiley Ramstorf If you liked this video be sure to subscribe to our youtub...  moreThe Concordia choir from Moorhead, MN sings Paul J. Christainsen's arrangement of "My Song in the Night" on their 2008 national tour with René Clausen directing. Tenor solo by Kiley Ramstorf If you liked this video be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel 'become a fan' of our facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/concordiachoir http://www.TheConcordiachoir.org http://www.ConcordiaRecordings.com  

mixed choir conducted by STEFANO PURI.

Street Requiem : for those who have died on the street

  by Kathleen McGuire, andy Payne & Jonathon Welch Friday, 12 June 07:00PM  Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to many communiti...

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

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

“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w...  more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-peace-singing-unites? Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116): German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil mein Gott die Stimme meines Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meine Seele, in deine Ruh: denn mein Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bin. Liebe erfüllt mich.” English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the Sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.” Background: In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts in Ottawa, where I first heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunningly beautif...    less