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Planning ahead: leave space for the unexpected
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]A vital part of a choir leaDer's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.
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Carlow Choral Society
Carlow Choral Society
Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM choir. We Annually we p... moreCarlow Choral Society
Carlow Choral Society is a mixed-voice choir of over 60 members (SATB) directed by Blánaid Murphy, Musical Director of the Palestrina choir, St. Mary’s ProCathedral Girls choir, Dublin Bach Singers and RIAM choir. We Annually we perform two large concerts with professional soloists and orchestral musicians in Carlow, ‘Glory of Christmas’ in the National Concert Hall and annual ‘Christmas Crackers’ family concert in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow.
We have a remarkable repertoire of many choral works such as HanDel’s Messiah, Bach’s St. Mathews & St. John Passion, Verdi’s Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation & Seasons, Brahm’s Requiem & many more. We sing at home & abroad. In November 2011 the choir recorDed a Christmas CD. New members are welcome. We rehearse in St. Patrick’s College, Carlow Monday nights from 7.45-10pm. We are a very friendly, musical and sociable choir. You will find us also Facebook, ... less
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The People's Show choir Dorridge
The People's Show choir Dorridge is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resource... moreThe People's Show choir Dorridge is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve
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Inscription of Hope | The Girl choir of South Florida
"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany.
Performed by the Primes choir and Apprentice choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associa... more"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany.
Performed by the Primes choir and Apprentice choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associate Director Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. RecorDed live at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort LauDerdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
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Vision of Peace choir
The Vision of Peace Youth choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 unDer the dir... moreThe Vision of Peace Youth choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 unDer the directorship of Ellie Davidoff. choir membership consists of youth from the 8th graDe through to college age stuDents. Now in their 13th season, this choir has grown in membership as well as experience. There are still several original members, and every season they are joined by their younger siblings and new friends, who add strength and spirit to the group.
The repertoire of the Vision of Peace Youth choir consists of hymns and folk songs sung in the traditional Doukhobor acapella style that has been passed from generation to generation for over 200 years. The hymns and folk songs as well as the contemporary numbers in their program selection reflect their Doukobor beliefs as well as their steadfast wish for a peaceful existence on this earth.
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The Shir E-l choir
The Shir E-l (Song of G-d) choir is the performing choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/choral conductor Nomi Teplow w... moreThe Shir E-l (Song of G-d) choir is the performing choir of The Center for Choral Singing in the Kedumim School of Music in Israel. The choir was established in 1996 (originally in the Lehava High School for Girls) by singer/choral conductor Nomi Teplow with the goal of bringing together girls with musical ability to work on a highly professional level and produce a wiDe variety of vocal music. The choir is comprised of 25-30 girls from areas throughout Samaria ranging in age from 13-18 years.
The Shir-El choir performs in concerts and at vocal conventions across the country bringing fine singing, rich harmonies and words of hope, faith and love of Israel to a broad range of audiences. The Shir E-l choir has won first place several times in the national choral competition for high school choirs sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. The choir's repertoire incluDes traditional and contemporary Jewish music, Israeli music, classical, and world music, from ancient Biblical texts to African chants and Wa... less