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Westminster Boys Choir
Westminster Boys’ Choir enjoys a fine reputation both at home in the UK and abroad. The forty boys of the choir are educated at Westminster Under School, part of London’s historic Westminster School, established before 1179 as a monastic school of the Ben... moreWestminster Boys’ Choir enjoys a fine reputation both at home in the UK and abroad. The forty boys of the choir are educated at Westminster Under School, part of London’s historic Westminster School, established before 1179 as a monastic school of the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter. In 1560 the school was re-founded by Queen Elizabeth I for boys to be “liberally instructed in good books to the greater honour of the state.” Ever since, the school’s history has been intertwined with the momentous state events and political turmoils of the capital. Old Westminsters dominated Parliament for most of the eighteenth century and the output of leading politicians, statesmen and soldiers has continued to this day. The school’s contribution to literature, philosophy and the arts has been immense, from such alumni as Ben Jonson, John Dryden, Henry Purcell and Christopher Wren to A.A. Milne, Adrian Boult, John Gielgud and Peter Ustinov, from Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Stephen Poliakoff to Julian Anderson, Ian Bostridge, Helena B... less
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Mind & Soul
Mind & Soul is a community choir based at the Maudsley Hospital in South London, which is open to SLAM service users/staff, their friends and carers, local people and anyone who accesses mental health services, as well as those who don't. The group me... moreMind & Soul is a community choir based at the Maudsley Hospital in South London, which is open to SLAM service users/staff, their friends and carers, local people and anyone who accesses mental health services, as well as those who don't. The group meets every Wednesday evening in the gym at the Maudsley Hospital, 115 Denmark Hill SE5 8AZ between 6-7pm. Our patron is the wonderful Mary King.
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Sing! 2015 - Gospel Singing/choir leading conference, 25/26th Sept
So, in just over three weeks, GGCC Bristol (www.ggcc.org.uk) welcomes Geraldine Latty (www.lucemusic.London) to come and help us lead a two day Gospel Community Choir conference at Thornbury Baptist Church, Bristol! We hosted our first Sing! day last year...
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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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The BIG Sing
The BIG Sing Choir has performed at many community events in Essex, Kent and London in just two years since its birth in Essex. Last July, over 100 BIG Sing members flash mobbed the Maldon Tesco Store and the YouTube video has had over 16,000 views, rais... moreThe BIG Sing Choir has performed at many community events in Essex, Kent and London in just two years since its birth in Essex. Last July, over 100 BIG Sing members flash mobbed the Maldon Tesco Store and the YouTube video has had over 16,000 views, raising money for Cancer Research UK. As well as community events, The BIG Sing have hosted their own sold out shows in Essex and have many more coming up this year!
As The BIG Sing grows we are continuing to reach out to more people of all ages and backgrounds. We aim to unite people with uplifting music and have seen the choir members grow in confidence, experience the thrill of performing on stage, make new friends and belong to a new choir family. The BIG Sing not only has several thriving community choirs but also advanced choirs (The BIG Sing Pro), children's choirs (LITTLE Sing), singing groups for babies and tots (TINY Sing), school choirs, and corporate singing choirs. Join the family at www.big-sing.com
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The Lord's Prayer - John Sheppard
The Beaufort Singers in a live performance of John Sheppard's beautiful setting of the Lord's Prayer, taken from Compline at the Boxgrove Choral Festival, September 2021.
We have a concert coming up! If you're in London on the 29th November 2022, why n... moreThe Beaufort Singers in a live performance of John Sheppard's beautiful setting of the Lord's Prayer, taken from Compline at the Boxgrove Choral Festival, September 2021.
We have a concert coming up! If you're in London on the 29th November 2022, why not come along to St James Sussex Gardens at 8pm. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/o-magnum-mysterium-tickets-413257874427
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Choirs R Us
Choirs R Us is a community choir in Barnet, North London singing pop, soul, R&B and gospel songs in harmony. The choir is open to adults 18+ irrespective of age or ability. There’s no audition and no need to be able to read music. The choir is directe... moreChoirs R Us is a community choir in Barnet, North London singing pop, soul, R&B and gospel songs in harmony. The choir is open to adults 18+ irrespective of age or ability. There’s no audition and no need to be able to read music. The choir is directed by Jenny Bennett, an experienced and inspirational choir director.
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Chantage
Chantage is one of the UK's leading amateur choirs, formed in 1999 and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber choir. Chantage won the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition in 2006, recorded live with Elbow at Abbey Road Studios in ... moreChantage is one of the UK's leading amateur choirs, formed in 1999 and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber choir. Chantage won the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition in 2006, recorded live with Elbow at Abbey Road Studios in 2009 and is frequently featured on Classic FM and BBC radio.
Chantage performs a wide range of repertoire, programming works traditionally performed by English chamber choirs alongside lesser known works sourced from foreign choral cultures. Chantage was formed in 1999 by its Musical Director James Davey, and quickly established itself in London as a stylish and energetic young chamber choir. It draws singers from all over the country and from all walks of life.
Strong commitment from its members has helped forge a growing reputation as an outstanding amateur choir with a national reputation. Chantage performs a wide range of repertoire, programming works traditionally performed by English chamber choirs alongside lesser known works sourced from foreign ch... less