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Ottawa Choral Society
We are a historic symphonic chorus that continues to play a vibrant role in the cultural life of the National Capital Region. With approximately 100-115 auditioned members and a professional core of 12 voices,the choir's repertoire spans 6+ centuries . In... moreWe are a historic symphonic chorus that continues to play a vibrant role in the cultural life of the National Capital Region. With approximately 100-115 auditioned members and a professional core of 12 voices,the choir's repertoire spans 6+ centuries . In addition to our annual subscription series, we sing with both the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra . The choir has made five international tours to Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom and Ireland . Following an extensive search which attracted a roster of highly- accomplished Choral directors, the impressive and charismatic young conductor and keyboard artist, Jordan de Souza, was appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor in July, 2013. Chorus master, Kevin Reeves, Founding Director of Ottawa's Seventeen Voyces Chamber Choir, composer, caricaturist, and filmmaker, and Scott Richardson, Music Director at Orleans United Church and Director of Atlantic Voices and Musica Viva, complete the So... less
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CWU Chamber Choir: Vijay Singh, "The Lord's Prayer"
"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director)
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Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's Choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C... more"The Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director)
ABOUT THE PIECE:
Composer Vijay Singh writes: “The Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's Choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” The composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. The piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen".
THE COMPOSER:
Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “The CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” In that concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 choirs, including two invited guest high school choirs.
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Say A Little Prayer - Open Arts Community Choir on BBC1's Last Choir Standing 2008
In this clip the Open Arts Community Choir sing 'Say A Little Prayer' in front of a live studio audience at broadcasting house in London as part of the hit BBC series 'Last Choir Standing' in 2008.
The soloists are Anne McCambridge and Margaret Mann.
... moreIn this clip the Open Arts Community Choir sing 'Say A Little Prayer' in front of a live studio audience at broadcasting house in London as part of the hit BBC series 'Last Choir Standing' in 2008.
The soloists are Anne McCambridge and Margaret Mann.
Inclusive is the word which probably best describes Open Arts Community Choir. It features people with disabilites and those without, from every section of the community in Northern Ireland. The age range is extensive, from seventeen to over seventy but most importantly members are united by their love of singing.
The choir is from Belfast Northern Ireland and is conducted by Beverley Whyte.
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Toronto Beach Chorale
Toronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a passion for presenting excellent Choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and other Arts organizations to join in cla... moreToronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a passion for presenting excellent Choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and other Arts organizations to join in classical Choral repertoire in 3 - 4 concerts per season. TBC organizes and participates in “Messiah for the City” and in many local community events. TBC’s “Choral Scholars Program offers subsidy and training to singers aged 19 to 24. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30pm, September to May, usually at Kingston Road United Church. Auditions in September and January; the ability to read music and Choral experience are assets.
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Come & Sing Day: Verdi's Requiem and Handel's Messiah
Teddington Choral Society and its Music Director, Julian Collings, invite you to a "Come and Sing Day" on September 16th, 2023 at St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ.
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Virginia Beach Chorale
The Virginia Beach Chorale is one of southeastern Virginia’s longest-tenured performing Arts ensemble and has been a foundational member of the Hampton Roads Arts community since 1958. We are dedicated to quality performances, music education, and communi... moreThe Virginia Beach Chorale is one of southeastern Virginia’s longest-tenured performing Arts ensemble and has been a foundational member of the Hampton Roads Arts community since 1958. We are dedicated to quality performances, music education, and community service. As the resident Choral ensemble of the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, we perform a varied repertoire from classics to Broadway and rock to jazz in two main concerts, one during the Christmas season and one in the spring, with additional benefit and collaborative performances throughout the year. Scheduled auditions for new members are held in August and January of each year.
Our mission is to enhance the cultural and musical life of the community and to provide an opportunity for those interested in Choral music to participate in these musical endeavors.
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