The POKROFF (translation: Protection of the Virgin Mary) Chamber Choir was set up in 1993 by its director and trumpeter Andrey Goryachev as a church Choir. Its creative efforts and dynamic development in 1999 permitted the Choir under the sponsorship of t...  moreThe POKROFF (translation: Protection of the Virgin Mary) Chamber Choir was set up in 1993 by its director and trumpeter Andrey Goryachev as a church Choir. Its creative efforts and dynamic development in 1999 permitted the Choir under the sponsorship of the Voice of Russia Radio Company to record its first CD – “Divinity in Sound”. Two more CDs were recorded in 2003 and 2005, devoted to Christmas and Easter. Since 2000 the Choir began touring not only in Russia but also abroad, visiting Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Italy, Ukraine, Moldavia, Croatia, Montenegro, BiH and Estonia. The Choir also took part in television shows in Russia and abroad, such as in the “Bregenzer Advent” in 2002. Apart from regular concerts and recordings, the Choir also minds it spiritual roots, regularly taking part in church services, both routine and special ceremonial, such as Episcopal services at which it frequently performs. The Choir is also a frequent guest at schools, orphanages and homes for the eld...    less

Ljubljanski madrigalisti Mixed chamber Choir

Created by Dr. Jonathon Welch AM (www.jonathonwelch.com), best known as the Founding Music Director of the inspirational Choir of Hard Knocks, Sydney Street Choir, Australian Pop Choir and Pop Kidz, THECHO!R is one of Melbourne’s most exciting non-profe...  moreCreated by Dr. Jonathon Welch AM (www.jonathonwelch.com), best known as the Founding Music Director of the inspirational Choir of Hard Knocks, Sydney Street Choir, Australian Pop Choir and Pop Kidz, THECHO!R is one of Melbourne’s most exciting non-professional adult Choirs. THECHO!R is open to all interested singers – either experienced or budding over 18 years of age. It is privately funded and auspiced by Australian Pop Choir Pty Ltd trading as THECHO!R. Our purpose is to: • promote excellence in music -making in rehearsal and performance for singers; • provide the opportunity to share knowledge and interact socially with those who have common interests and goals; • to help raise funds for various charities through concerts and performances Incorporating innovative choral arrangements covering an eclectic range of musical styles from popular and classical music to world music and musical theatre , fused together with fun movement and ‘choralography’, we will provide outstanding tuition, workshops and ...    less

Under the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of Choir directors and officers of African Choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthChoir.org) T...  moreUnder the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of Choir directors and officers of African Choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthChoir.org) This biennial project is organizing a technical course with cultural exchange during a Summer camp for two weeks in an African country. Then the Choir is prepared to perform in major events in Africa, or to represent Africa in major festivals included in the global agenda of choral singing. The desire is to gather young singers from around Africa for integration through song, to enrich their cultural diversity, to to become messengers of peace on the continent and throughout the world, but also a model of multiculturalism. 40 singers from 10 african countries are selected after testing (16 to 26 years old) and work with an experienced conductor. Cultural association, non-profit, the African Youth Choir is an answer the needs of a cultural and artistic education...    less