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The choir of Somerville College, Oxford
The choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. The choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville choir is curr... moreThe choir of Somerville College Oxford, in its present form, was founded by Francis Knights and Sam Bayliss in 2001. The choir sings evensong every Sunday during term and performs in concerts organised by Somerville Music Society. Somerville choir is currently being conducted by David Crown. He is assisted by the two organ scholars, Douglas Knight and Robert Pecksmith (http://www.robert-smith.org.uk ), and choir manager Stefan Schwarz.
Since David Crown took over as Director of Chapel Music in 2007, the choir has been involved in two opera productions (Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas ' and Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice') as well as concerts in Oxford, Brighton, Wells, Swindon, Upton upon Severn and Steeple Aston. In recent years the choir has also sung evensong at Southwark, Worcester, Winchester, Wells and Berlin Cathedrals.
In 2005 and 2009 the choir toured Germany under the patronage of Sir Peter Torry, the British ambassador to Germany... less
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City of Truro Male choir
Although we only became the City of Truro Male choir in 2003, we can trace our singing forefathers back to two local village choirs formed in the 1940s. These were Chacewater & District Male choir and Carnon Vale Male choir.
We aim to be the most ent... moreAlthough we only became the City of Truro Male choir in 2003, we can trace our singing forefathers back to two local village choirs formed in the 1940s. These were Chacewater & District Male choir and Carnon Vale Male choir.
We aim to be the most entertaining male voice choir in the South West and for the City of Truro to be proud of us. The ethos of the choir is to have fun and enjoy singing. Each year we host a visiting choir and also spend a weekend away.
We are a registered charity, and our current membership is over 50.We give approximately a dozen concerts a year less
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City choir Dunedin
City choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in choral singing. We aim to be a "A choir of Note" in New Zealand.
As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale choral works, the choir st... moreCity choir Dunedin exists for people of all ages and from all walks of life who share a common delight in choral singing. We aim to be a "A choir of Note" in New Zealand.
As Dunedin’s leading exponent of large-scale choral works, the choir strives for the highest standards in performing the classics of the repertoire, such as Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Messiah, the Beethoven Ninth and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
In addition, the choir has performed major new compositions by New Zealand composers, such as Missa Pacifica by David Hamilton in 2006, and John Drummond’s The Journey Home in 2012. for its 125th anniversary the choir commissioned a new work from Malcolm (Jack) Speirs: Cantico del Sole, and for its 150th anniversary celebrations the choir commissioned a new work from Christopher Marshall: for What Can Be More Beautiful?.
The choir provides a forum for young, aspiring soloists and welcomes opportunities to perform with other choirs, such as the Inve... less
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He is Risen - Madden - The Graduate choir NZ
The Graduate choir NZ with Dr John Wells (organ) perform "He is Risen" by Richard Madden (NZ, b. 1953) on TVNZ's Praise Be.
A recording of this piece is available on The Graduate choir NZ's CD "My Spirit Sang All Day": http://graduatechoir.co.nz/experi... moreThe Graduate choir NZ with Dr John Wells (organ) perform "He is Risen" by Richard Madden (NZ, b. 1953) on TVNZ's Praise Be.
A recording of this piece is available on The Graduate choir NZ's CD "My Spirit Sang All Day": http://graduatechoir.co.nz/experience_cd_mssad.html
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The Graduate choir NZ
Director of Music: Terence Maskell
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Dr John Wells - http://www.johnwells.co.nz
Praise Be - http://tvnz.co.nz/praise-be
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Recorded 6 May 2008 at All Saints' Anglican Church, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand. http://www.allsaintshowick.org.nz
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Stella choir (Winter 2024, Tangier)
Relive the Winter Concert of Stella choir (december 2024). An audience in attendance, a repertoire more refined than ever. Experience an immersion behind the scenes with the choir just minutes before going on stage and delivering magic.
Recap directed ... moreRelive the Winter Concert of Stella choir (december 2024). An audience in attendance, a repertoire more refined than ever. Experience an immersion behind the scenes with the choir just minutes before going on stage and delivering magic.
Recap directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef
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The Merbecke choir
The Merbecke choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral'... moreThe Merbecke choir is Southwark Cathedral's voluntary choir for young men and women with good sight-reading skills and a creative approach to singing. It offers a unique opportunity for singers to take part in
cathedral services (notably the Cathedral's monthly Compline services)
concerts in the cathedral (thrice yearly),
other secular events such as livery company dinners and corporate celebrations.
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THECHO!R
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
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Overture choir
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The Overture choir is an audition-free, community choir from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which focuses on making singing accessible and enjoyable for community members of all ages (18+).