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Quinta and a Half is an Israeli Mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. For over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with th...  moreQuinta and a Half is an Israeli Mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. For over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with their original arrangements create a unique Israeli sound that can be distinguished in every performance, providing a rich musical experience for the Israeli audience. Since the group was formed in 2006 by its founder Doron Ben-Ami, Quinta.5 has achieved great recognition both in Israel and throughout the world, and today is at the forefront of the contemporary a cappella scene in Israel. In 2012 they performed in the Israeli Music Awards (Acum) for the first time, and since then their performance has become one of the recurring acts every year. The group performed in many Israeli well known festivals as well as formal national ceremonies and numerous television shows. In 2015 the group toured in the United States for the first time in celebration of the Isr...    less

"An Open World" is the first in a group of three settings of poems from Fletcher LaVallee Bartholomew's collection entitled "And the Wind: Gnostic Poems 1945 - 1979."

The Antidotum Choir from Kielce, Poland, is a group of friends who love to sing and dared to reach for a dream and in 2009 created a Choir as a remedy – hence Antidote- for everyday duties. During Choir recruiting there was no audition, skills assessme...  moreThe Antidotum Choir from Kielce, Poland, is a group of friends who love to sing and dared to reach for a dream and in 2009 created a Choir as a remedy – hence Antidote- for everyday duties. During Choir recruiting there was no audition, skills assessment or notes reading required. Positive energy and desire to sing was all that mattered. Conductor Ewa Robak, PhD agreed to lead this unusually formed group. Her professionalism helped overcome doubts and proved that amateur singing can astonish both performers and their listeners. This exciting and full of surprises adventure continues today with well-received concerts, charity performances and Piesniobrania – sing-alongs with city residents joining Antidotum in squares and concert halls. The Choir’s repertoire includes choral classics, adapted folk songs, unconventional arrangements of contemporary pop songs, as well as patriotic and religious pieces. Two years ago Choir members started taking part in regional Choir competitions and since they won seve...    less

Founded in 1981, Central City Chorus is an auditioned Mixed chorus of 50+ highly accomplished and dedicated volunteer singers. Currently in residence at the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Chorus performs an eclectic ...  moreFounded in 1981, Central City Chorus is an auditioned Mixed chorus of 50+ highly accomplished and dedicated volunteer singers. Currently in residence at the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Chorus performs an eclectic range of music, from a cappella compositions to works for chorus and orchestra, from countries around the world. Our diverse repertoire spans the 14th to the 21st centuries, including recent performances of the Brahms Requiem, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Bach's Magnificat and Christmas Oratorio, as well as new commissions by Kristin Kuster, Elliot Levine, and Jonathan David. Phillip Cheah joined the Chorus as its Music Director in 2010.  less

St. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school Choir that was first started in 1993. The Choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the Choir’s repertoire has included performa...  moreSt. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school Choir that was first started in 1993. The Choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the Choir’s repertoire has included performances of: Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, The Requiems of Brahms and Mozart, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and others. Auditions held every August and January.