The Vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfiel...  more The Vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield raves, “Octarium’s ability to change The nuance of Their tone and timbre without disrupting The flow of The music enables Them to pack Their performances with riches without ever over-reaching for Their effects.” At each presentation, Octarium offers The polished choral sonority and embodiment of The philosophy, “Eight Singers, One Voice” for which The Ensemble has become well-known and respected. The Riverfront Times writes that The “eight members of Octarium go beyond raising Their voices togeTher in song; Their voices warp and weave togeTher, coalescing as a single instrument of tremendous power and depth. Octarium wields this might gracefully, never overpowering, opting instead to revel in The pliancy of The human voice.” In addition to a Kansas City...    less

The Chorale is The premier, choral Ensemble of The University. The Ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 Vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been...  moreThe Chorale is The premier, choral Ensemble of The University. The Ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 Vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been active in choral Ensembles in high school or college are encouraged to audition for this choir. Auditions for Chorale can take place at anytime to fill necessary spots in The group. Once students are selected for Chorale, They are members until They choose to leave, are removed, or when They graduate. In addition to its regular concert schedule, The Chorale tours each spring (Orlando, ’09; NYC, ’10; Atlanta, ’11, Boston, ’12, Orlando, ’13). A yearly scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in The group.  less

Initially formed as part of a school-outreach program with The Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members ...  moreInitially formed as part of a school-outreach program with The Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) in Newfoundland in 2009, Afterglow developed a love of 6-part a cappella music and began searching for new and challenging musical experiences. All members of QVE, The singers range in disciplines from Music to Engineering to The Arts. Afterglow performs frequently throughout St. John’s, including being featured guests on CBC Radio, local television, Festival 500, as well as community concerts and fundraisers. The group writes Their own arrangements and began presenting full concerts last spring. Afterglow was one of 11 groups selected world-wide to partake in The Small Vocal Ensembles component of international biennial Festival 500 in July 2011. This will include masterclasses and individual coaching sessions with Bob Chilcott and Finnish group, Rajaton. As a result of Their acceptance, The group was awarded a substantial Professional Project Grant from The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Afterglow ...    less

Formally organized in August 2006, The Ars Cantica Ensemble is a choral group composed of young professionals from different university choirs who want to spread The Word of God through musical talent and commitment to service. On its first attempt at ...  moreFormally organized in August 2006, The Ars Cantica Ensemble is a choral group composed of young professionals from different university choirs who want to spread The Word of God through musical talent and commitment to service. On its first attempt at competitions in 2007, The group won Second Runner-Up in The prestigious PAGCOR Chorale Festival and was chosen as one of The top five winners in The Paskong Himig sa Lungsod ng PASIG Chorale Competition. In December 2007, The Ars Cantica Ensemble was featured at The Opening Ceremonies of The Amazing European Union Christmas held at The Podium, Ortigas and was one of The choirs invited to grace The Sing For Me Project of The Department of Social Welfare and Development. In February 2010, Ars Cantica Ensemble emerged as one of The winners in Sa ‘Yo Lamang Chorale Fest, a choral competition sponsored by ABS-CBN and Star Records. In line with this, The group recorded two tracks in The inspirational album, Sa ‘Yo Lamang, produced by Ms. Jamie Rivera under Star ...    less

This 12-member performs Vocal Jazz, madrigals, and pop a cappella, etc., and is available for smaller venues around campus and The immediate Fayetteville area. An additional scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in The group. Membe...  moreThis 12-member performs Vocal Jazz, madrigals, and pop a cappella, etc., and is available for smaller venues around campus and The immediate Fayetteville area. An additional scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in The group. Membership in MU Chorale is required  

"Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Jake Runestad. Performed by The Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble. Craig Hella Johnson, conductor. Purchase scores: http://jakerunestad.com/store/why-The-caged-bird-sings

Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane, Arr. Peter Gritton - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Swara Vocal Ensemble, Belgium

Vocal resources, The choir of The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany, is colourful, vivid and infectious. When They perform, you can feel The choir’s joy and dedication and The passion for music which is shared by The 45 members and...  moreVocal resources, The choir of The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany, is colourful, vivid and infectious. When They perform, you can feel The choir’s joy and dedication and The passion for music which is shared by The 45 members and Their conductor Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller. In addition to pop songs, The repertoire comprises pieces of latin, gospel, Jazz and swing music for up to eight voices and primarily a cappella. In its more than 20 years of existence The choir has celebrated several successes in national and international competitions and with its first album “voice dance”. visit us onwww.Vocal-resources.de www.facebook.com/Vocalresources  less

Originally The Embassy Singers, The Bonn English Singers formed after The British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 The choir was directed by Jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conducto...  moreOriginally The Embassy Singers, The Bonn English Singers formed after The British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 The choir was directed by Jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conductor Stephen Harrap. We specialise in English-language choral music, both sacred and secular. The choir performs regularly in and around Bonn and is best known for its traditional Christmas carol services and concerts. You can follow us on Twitter: @benglishsingers You'll find us on Facebook too: The Bonn English Singers  less