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All change! - handing your choir over to someone else
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]
In January 2008 I handed over The reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after Ten years at The helm.
And in ...
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Alamire
Inspired by The great choral works of The medieval and early modern periods, The ensemble creates colourful programmes to illustrate musical or historical Themes. Directed by David Skinner, Alamire has embarked on an ambitious Ten year 30-disc project to ... moreInspired by The great choral works of The medieval and early modern periods, The ensemble creates colourful programmes to illustrate musical or historical Themes. Directed by David Skinner, Alamire has embarked on an ambitious Ten year 30-disc project to record a library of early English choral music. Skinner’s performing editions will be published by Edition Peters. He is also guest blogger on renaissance repertoire for Eric Whitacre.
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Why Tenors shouldn’t sing on Their own
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]
Many community choir members enjoy practising at home. And so They should.
Ernest Williams, Tenor, Croydon Male Voice Choir by Philip Talmage
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El Leon de Oro
The LDO was founded as a choir in Luanco (Asturias, Spain) more than Ten years ago. What began as a small group of friends who were passionate about choral singing is now a well-established enterprise which is becoming a benchmark in Spain and abroad, as... moreThe LDO was founded as a choir in Luanco (Asturias, Spain) more than Ten years ago. What began as a small group of friends who were passionate about choral singing is now a well-established enterprise which is becoming a benchmark in Spain and abroad, as endorsed by The stream of prizes and invitations and The public and critical acclaim. The definitive point of this international recognition came in 2009, when The choir took part in The European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Tours(France) after having triumphed in all The classes in The competition in Guido d’Arezzo (Italy) The previous year.
With The common aim of enjoying choral music, and sharing that enjoyment with oThers, this project includes an adult choir of 40 mixed voices and a children’s choir (‘Los Peques’) with 50 members. The training is notable for its versatility both in repertoire and in use of The singers, which enables The choir to present all kinds of concerts (mixed choir, chamber choir, ladies’ choir, men’s choir) with a wide repe... less
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Glasgow Chamber Choir
With a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur choirs. Directed for more than Ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans The Renaissance to The pres... moreWith a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur choirs. Directed for more than Ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans The Renaissance to The present day and has included The Scottish premieres of works by James Whitbourn, Hans Gál, Jan Dismas Zelenka, Richard Bush and Judith Bingham.
The choir performs regularly in Glasgow and central Scotland, and has toured to France, Holland and Sweden, where it has formed links with oTher choirs.
Recent BBC radio engagements have included William Walton’s Henry V Suite with The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Sunday Worship live and Bryan Burnett’s ‘Get it On’ show live on BBC Radio Scotland. The choir features regularly in Raymond Gubbay’s Christmas Festival in The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. less
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Sopranos and Tenors needed in Settle!
Come and Sing Handel - Saturday 9th March 2019 in Settle, North Yorkshire
Book a date to come and sing some great Handellian music in The 260th year since his death, which will include The favourite 'Zadock The Priest', but also The lar...
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From The founding: Sonntagschor in Trier
The "Recall-Weekend" where The 60 Singers - out of 600 candidates - were selected. With this selection, at 14th of November 2010, The "SonntagsChor Rheinland-Palatinate" was founded.
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Trio Canig
Trio Canig is a musical trio comprised of Tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three close friends from The beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey.
After singing togeTher in various choirs, They came to realise that Their voices blended effor... moreTrio Canig is a musical trio comprised of Tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three close friends from The beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey.
After singing togeTher in various choirs, They came to realise that Their voices blended effortlessly, creating an exclusive sound and experience. They have now, in an understated way, established Themselves as a much sought after ensemble with followers all over The world.
They’ve travelled exTensively, performing at weddings, corporate events and concerts in venues as far afield as Rome, Los Angeles and Saudi Arabia, but They’re more than happy to perform closer to home !
The trio creates The perfect atmosphere for your special occasion, be it a wedding, corporate drinks reception or dinner. Their wide ranging repertoire includes well known classical, folk, ballads and contemporary songs.
They’re also willing to learn new songs if you have a particular favourite – and language is no barrier. The list already includes Welsh, English, Italian, L... less
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Silicon Valley Boychoir
Mission statement: To train boys in The choral art with an emphasis on music literacy and The highest artistic standards. Boys will learn life-long skills and go forth into The world as skilled Tenors and basses and leaders in Their future choirs.