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Zolani Youth Choir
the Zolani Youth Choir hails from a small town called Ashton, in the community called Zolani (Western Cape). When Odwa Mvunge return to his birth community in 2012, after Completing his music education studies at Nelson Mandela University, not much has ch... morethe Zolani Youth Choir hails from a small town called Ashton, in the community called Zolani (Western Cape). When Odwa Mvunge return to his birth community in 2012, after Completing his music education studies at Nelson Mandela University, not much has changed.
there still was no place in Zolani for the youth to express themselves in cultural activities that was not offered at school nor in the community. After school the youth would loiter around without direction. This lead to the formation of the Zolani Youth choir. the basic idea and purpose of the Choir is to equip youth of our community with basic music skills.
the Choir consists of 25 scholars from different schools who are between the ages of 12 and 26 years. these scholars have no professional training or background in formal music, but have proven to have a passion and love for the art. Our first priority is for the choir to become a trademark attraction which will represent Ashton far beyond the region’s borders. the main objective of the Cho... less
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Come Pretty Love
Full Circle Women's Choir singing Come, Pretty Love by Joan Szymko. the audio was recorded at our Spring Concert, "Fire" on Friday, May 4, 2011.
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Rehearsing and singing in a Circle: the pros and cons
[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
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CSMA Performance Choir
the Performance Choir is a select ensemble of vibrant 8- to 12-year-olds eager to share the gift of song. these singers have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for exploring various genres and styles, and their performances are infused with infectious ... morethe Performance Choir is a select ensemble of vibrant 8- to 12-year-olds eager to share the gift of song. these singers have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for exploring various genres and styles, and their performances are infused with infectious joy and youthful enthusiasm. they act as ambassadors for the Community School of Music and Arts to reach the broader community through performance and share their love of music.
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Virtual Choir - Samuel Barber - Agnus Dei
Samuel Barber - Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings, Op. 11)
Swara Lassenne Vocale - Belgium
Ivan Yohan, conductor
Still on the days of confinement, we are Completing our virtual choir series with this masterpiece from Samuel Barber. It has been a challe... moreSamuel Barber - Agnus Dei (Adagio for Strings, Op. 11)
Swara Lassenne Vocale - Belgium
Ivan Yohan, conductor
Still on the days of confinement, we are Completing our virtual choir series with this masterpiece from Samuel Barber. It has been a challenge for everyone involved, so the result - though far from perfection - is a reward to me and my choir members. I hope you enjoy this video.
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Southern California Choral Artists
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
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University of Utah A cappella Choir
Founded in 1962, the A Cappella Choir continues the tradition of choral excellence built by Dr. Edgar J. Thompson. the 40-80 member A Cappella Choir offers freshman and sophomore singers the opportunity to perform works for larger choirs and to fine-tune ... moreFounded in 1962, the A Cappella Choir continues the tradition of choral excellence built by Dr. Edgar J. Thompson. the 40-80 member A Cappella Choir offers freshman and sophomore singers the opportunity to perform works for larger choirs and to fine-tune the art of choral singing through exposure to music from the Renaissance through the 21st century.
In daily rehearsals, choir members hone musicianship skills such as rhythm, sight-reading and the understanding of complex scores. they develop an understanding of the intricacies of vocal production, including pitch and how to blend individual voices together into a unified, beautiful sound. Finally, members learn how to sing in an ensemble and to successfully meld as a team.
the choir frequently performs with other School of Music ensembles, including the Utah Philharmonia orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, the Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorus. A Cappella Choir members leave with the solid choral music foundation that has distinguished the University of Utah thr... less