A week in the Life Of the Sotto Voce Children's Choir from Paris France, directed by Scott Alan Prouty

A chamber choir composed Of music Lovers from all walks Of Life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it deve...  moreA chamber choir composed Of music Lovers from all walks Of Life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it develops a sound that is artistically intelligent. In its 14-year history, Novo Concertante Manila has competed and won in several international choral competitions. Among which are the 2nd Choir Olympics in Busan, South Korea(2002), the 1st A Voyage Of Songs International Chorale Competition in Genting Highlands, Malaysia (2003) and the 23rd Takarazuka International Chamber Choir Competition in Takarazuka, Japan (2007). In 2009, the choir won the 1st and 2nd Prizes at the 46th Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Spittalan der Drau, Austria and the 1st Prize at the 55th Certamen International de Habaneras y Polifonia in Torrevieja, Spain. Most recently, the choir won in two international competitions in 2012 - the Grand Prize (Mixed Choir Category) at the 1st ...    less

“Mravalžamier” is the name Of a large number Of rural and urban table songs from the Republic Of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long Life. Literally: years and epochs Of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they a...  more“Mravalžamier” is the name Of a large number Of rural and urban table songs from the Republic Of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long Life. Literally: years and epochs Of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they are called in Georgian, where participants wish one another health and a long Life. This is an urban version. This type Of song is sometimes labelled Kutaisian because the town Of Kutaisi (in western Georgia) is considered the centre in western urban songs, which are based on European harmony. This concert was the culmination Of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch Of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com For the first time we were joined by the vo...    less

Choregie project by Karmina Šilec Performed by Vocal Thatre Carmina SLovenica The shaman idea is at the centre Of the project: everyone and everything that man creates can be turned against him if used without respect for Life. To have control over s...  moreChoregie project by Karmina Šilec Performed by Vocal Thatre Carmina SLovenica The shaman idea is at the centre Of the project: everyone and everything that man creates can be turned against him if used without respect for Life. To have control over something matterless, we control it with the knowledge about it and thus gain power over it. The almost sinister thought “I'll tell you. You're young, but you're one Of us, and I'm one Of us, so I'll tell you.” gives the Toxic Psalms its tone. For in the background Of the whole concert arch death utters and murderous plague intones. Through the music the project reflects Palestine, Syria, Pussy Riots, weapons, concentration camps, blood feuds, extinctions, contaminations Of religions and creates a picture Of human brutality. The living Of a man is changed into a drama here and now: men killing for the glory Of their psalms. The author’s poise is not one Of an agitator – awaking the feeling that “something has to be done” – it is rigorously contemplative. Despite ...    less

Its members may be amateurs from many walks Of Life but they pride themselves on prOfessional singing. Throughout its long history, the Choir has performed almost every major choral work in the repertoire. The Halifax Choral Society has always aimed...  moreIts members may be amateurs from many walks Of Life but they pride themselves on prOfessional singing. Throughout its long history, the Choir has performed almost every major choral work in the repertoire. The Halifax Choral Society has always aimed high and has traditionally performed with first-rate orchestras, soloists and conductors. Looking through the annals Of the Society is to turn back the pages Of musical history Of the past two centuries.  

There is power in singing in choirs. These are just a few Of My thoughts. I'd Love to hear if your reasons are similar! http://wp.me/p5eWWi-gx

Eric Whitacre conducts Männerstimmen der Chorknaben Uetersen, Five Hebrew Love Songs, Hamburg, 12.12.2010

EnChor Chamber Choir is a dedicated group Of individuals whose distinct talents combine “In Chorus”, bringing to Life a vast array Of musical works. EnChor began singing together in the fall Of 2005. We are an auditioned group Of approximately 32 singe...  moreEnChor Chamber Choir is a dedicated group Of individuals whose distinct talents combine “In Chorus”, bringing to Life a vast array Of musical works. EnChor began singing together in the fall Of 2005. We are an auditioned group Of approximately 32 singers, coming from a broad cross section Of the Calgary and area community. EnChor proudly highlights the work Of Canadian artists, and includes Canadian content in every concert. An important part Of our directive is to collaborate with fellow Calgary artists. We have shared our concerts with Paul Rumbolt and Friends, Players Ensemble, The Calgary Men’s Chorus, the Calgary Renaissance Singers, Foothills Brass, One Accord, Youth EnChor, Corps Bara Dance Theatre, Cum Vino Cantus, UOfC Orchestra, Calgary jazz musician Gerry Hebert, and story-teller Jan McLean.  less

The Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford choir. It started Life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more ce...  moreThe Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford choir. It started Life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more central for members coming from all parts Of Bradford and the surrounding area. In 1979 James Ashworth moved on to projects new and was succeeded by Douglas Robinson who had recently retired as Chorus Master at Covent Garden and who held the post until ill health forced his retirement. During this period the name was changed first to The Ashworth Singers and later to The Bradford Chorale. John Coates took over as Musical Director in 1984 and was followed by Tricia Platts in 1991. Since Tricia’s departure the Chorale has been led by several Musical Directors including Carleton Etherington, Andrew Dibb, Elizabeth Altman, John Griffiths and Christopher Rathbone. Our new Musical Director, Paul Dewhurst took us into the second quarter century Of musical Life and ...    less

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator Of the ends Of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom