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Thalitas Vocal Ensemble
THALITAS vocal Ensemble was first created in 1996 as an activity of the “APOLLON” Music Club by Giorgos Kaloutsis. Its first members were students of the Club's Music School and many of them participated in the Youth Choir of the city of Heraklion, under ... moreTHALITAS vocal Ensemble was first created in 1996 as an activity of the “APOLLON” Music Club by Giorgos Kaloutsis. Its first members were students of the Club's Music School and many of them participated in the Youth Choir of the city of Heraklion, under the direction of Mrs. Katerina Tzagkaraki. The name of the Ensemble originates from Thalitas, an ancient cretan composer and legislator, after whom a street in Heraklion is named; in this street the first rehearsals of the Ensemble took place.
The Ensemble's primary goal was to acquaint its members with the a cappella (“in the chapel”, without church organ accompaniment) vocal music of the renaissance period. THALITAS began by studying and performing works of renowned composers of that era (e.g. Josquin des Prez, G. P. da Palestrina, Orlando di Lasso) to assist the learning process of its members' musical studies. After a while, the Ensemble's repertoire was enriched with choral works from other eras, from the antiquity to the present, as well as with adaptat... less
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Pacifica Singers
Pacifica Singers is a select vocal Ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The Ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes ... morePacifica Singers is a select vocal Ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The Ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes each season and also presents one or two independent concerts with its own conductor.
Pacifica Singers provides an ideal performance venue for experienced and motivated choral singers whose goal is to make music at a very high level. By providing direct exposure to the world of professional music making, it is an experience of great value for singers intending to make a career in music. Current members live throughout the lower mainland, with many serving as conductors, music educators, and/or professional singers in their communities. less
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SCHOLA CANTORUM OF SANTA FE - A Taste of of Christmas
Santa Fe's remarkable SCHOLA is locally known as "Santa Fe's Sacred Music Ensemble" and is a year-round choral Ensemble, performing throughout the states of New Mexico and Colorado with an occasional trip to Europe!
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Chicago a cappella
Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal Ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an Ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem... moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal Ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an Ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal Ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the Ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León.
Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a... less
