Closing out the festival on October 12, 2013

Thomas’s Choral Society was founded in 1999 and performs two concerts each year in the glorious setting of Holy Trinity Sloane Square. We are directed by the dynamic Scott Inglis-Kidger, a music graduate from Cambridge University and previously a countert...  moreThomas’s Choral Society was founded in 1999 and performs two concerts each year in the glorious setting of Holy Trinity Sloane Square. We are directed by the dynamic Scott Inglis-Kidger, a music graduate from Cambridge University and previously a countertenor in the renowned King’s College Choir. Scott selects a fabulous range of music for us to work on and we are incredibly lucky to be supported by a professional orchestra and top professional soloists. All of this, combined with the commitment and enthusiasm of our members, makes for performances which are thrilling for the audience and exhilerating for the singers. We still retain a sense of joy of singing and of friendship and celebrate all our concerts with parties at our local Battersea pub. We do not hold auditions so if you would like to come and join us you are very welcome at any time to try a rehearsal or two and then decide if you would like to join. We are currently very keen to recruit more tenors and basses though all voices are welcome. We...    less

Now in its 25th anniversary season, Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest has developed a reputation for entertaining and inspiring music lovers with a wide array of traditional and eclectic Choral music. Through unique programming and exceptional...  moreNow in its 25th anniversary season, Quintessence: Choral Artists of the Southwest has developed a reputation for entertaining and inspiring music lovers with a wide array of traditional and eclectic Choral music. Through unique programming and exceptional musicianship, Quintessence strives to provide the Albuquerque area with multiple opportunities to hear Choral music delivered with professionalism and a dose quirkiness.  

Southern California Choral Artists was founded in 2021 as a non-profit arts organization. We are an auditioned chamber choir of 30-40 members who love sharing the joy of Choral singing with each other and our community. Our regular season consists of at l...  moreSouthern California Choral Artists was founded in 2021 as a non-profit arts organization. We are an auditioned chamber choir of 30-40 members who love sharing the joy of Choral singing with each other and our community. Our regular season consists of at least 4 concerts featuring a variety of musical genres and styles. Because we seek to create meaningful musical experiences, we value interaction and education in our performances. Our audience members often tell us how much they love learning about the music from our director’s comments, which help them more fully enter into the music and enjoy it.  less

Elmhurst Choral Union sings Choral-orchestral masterworks of all eras, from Buxtehude and Sweelinck to John Rutter and Karl Jenkins. We are based in Chicago's western suburbs. ECU performs two major concerts each season with full professional orchestr...  moreElmhurst Choral Union sings Choral-orchestral masterworks of all eras, from Buxtehude and Sweelinck to John Rutter and Karl Jenkins. We are based in Chicago's western suburbs. ECU performs two major concerts each season with full professional orchestra musicians and pro soloists, and also a mini-concert of our singers in solos and duets with piano. We often appear as featured guest artists with Elmhurst Symphony and in local appearances. Our outstanding volunteer singers come from throughout the Chicago area for a unique musical experience. Our conductor James MacDonald has directed choirs and orchestras throughout the U.S. and overseas, and teaches conducting and music theory. Working with him has made us better singers and more knowledgeable musicians. Please visit our website for information and exact dates of our September and January auditions. If you are on Facebook, join us there for a musical conversation.  less

The Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor András Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian culture worldwide and introduce foreign Choral traditions to Hungary. The choir is made up of 25 members from a variety of professional backgro...  moreThe Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor András Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian culture worldwide and introduce foreign Choral traditions to Hungary. The choir is made up of 25 members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including teachers, scientists, clerics, accountants, carpenters, and engineers. The choir's repertoire consists mainly of Choral works from the renaissance and 20th century, as well as contemporary pieces in Hungarian, English, Latin, Italian, French, and German. The Gesualdo Choir has earned several national and international awards, winning top ratings in Hungary as well as 2nd and 3rd place prizes at the prestigious Tonen choir competition in the Netherlands. The Choir performs 15 times each year within Hungary, and continually seeks opportunities to spread the beauty of the Hungarian Choral tradition abroad. Hungarian culture is rich with musical traditions, yet many of the country's most talented composers remain relatively unknown to the outsi...    less

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MCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of Choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the Choral arts into the commu...  moreMCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of Choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the Choral arts into the community, and engaged in improving their vocal skills under the expert leadership of Artistic Director Mervin William Fick.  

"Ergen Deda" by the bulgarian composer Petar Lyondev "Ерген деда" Петър Льондев Women´s Choir of Music Conservatory of Canary Islands Solo: Cristina Ramos Pérez, Alicia Ramos Pérez, Nerea Samino Conductor: Nikoleta Popova https://www.facebook.com/p...  more"Ergen Deda" by the bulgarian composer Petar Lyondev "Ерген деда" Петър Льондев Women´s Choir of Music Conservatory of Canary Islands Solo: Cristina Ramos Pérez, Alicia Ramos Pérez, Nerea Samino Conductor: Nikoleta Popova https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coro-Femenino-del-Conservatorio-Superior-de-M%C3%BAsica-de-Canarias-GC/387102787974444?ref=ts&fref=ts http://corofemeninogc.wordpress.com/acerca-de/coro-del-csmc/  

Amazonia Vocal Ensemble is dedicated to the performance and preservation of Latin American Choral music. Come experience the joy of Latin American music through Choral singing! Amazonia Vocal Ensemble was founded in 2007 by Dr. Cristian Grases, and ...  moreAmazonia Vocal Ensemble is dedicated to the performance and preservation of Latin American Choral music. Come experience the joy of Latin American music through Choral singing! Amazonia Vocal Ensemble was founded in 2007 by Dr. Cristian Grases, and debuted on Nov. 30 of that year at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Miami. The ensemble rehearses weekly and is comprised of volunteer musicians, both professional and amateur. The ensemble has performed throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties, as well in Naples in 2009 & 2012, Puerto Rico in 2010, and most recently in Washington DC in 2015. The repertoire performed by Amazonia Vocal Ensemble is typically in Spanish but also in other American languages and original dialects such us Portuguese (Brazil), Papiamento (Aruba-Curazao), Quechua (Perú) and Chiquitano (Bolivia) among others.  less