[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I bet you think your Choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But what if I told you that new members might fi...

A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Being in a Choir is great (see The pleasures of being a Choir member), but most mixed Choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...

The European Overtone Choir is an open project Choir. Twice a year a week-long workshop will be offered. Anyone with choral experience can participate. More information http://www.overtoneChoir.eu.

Suomen Laulu ("Song of Finland") is one of the oldest mixed Choirs in Finland. Founded as a male Choir in 1900, it became a mixed Choir in 1907. The Choir was conducted for more than four decades by its founder, the renowned Choir conductor and ...  moreSuomen Laulu ("Song of Finland") is one of the oldest mixed Choirs in Finland. Founded as a male Choir in 1900, it became a mixed Choir in 1907. The Choir was conducted for more than four decades by its founder, the renowned Choir conductor and composer Heikki Klemetti. The current artistic director, Esko Kallio (b. 1974), has conducted Suomen Laulu since 2002. The Choir's repertoire consists both a cappella works and compositions works for Choir and orchestra. Since 1921 the Choir has maintained the tradition of performing the St. Matthew Passion by J.S.Bach every Maundy Thursday in St. John's Church in Helsinki. Suomen Laulu has made five recordings, the most recent of which was published to celebrate Choir's centenary in 2000. The Choir also has its own series of publications, the "Suomen Laulun ohjelmistoa", which contains several of the finest pieces of Finnish choral Music.  less

Otello Polyphonic Choir at the Ohrid Choir Fest 2017

The Student Union Choir of the University of Turku (TYY Choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed Choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the c...  more The Student Union Choir of the University of Turku (TYY Choir for short, established in 1987) is a mixed Choir of approximately 60 singers from all the faculties and even outside the university. In August 2009, Mikko Sidoroff started his work as the Choir’s conductor. The Choir’s repertoire mainly consists of a wide variety of a cappella songs. The Choir can be found performing in Turku as well as other cities many times throughout the year. Traditionally, there is a quartet concert in January, a spring concert right after May Day (Vappu) and an advent concert in December. The TYY Choir has participated in many venues outside of Turku. The Choir represented Finland in the international Choir competition in Coleraine, Ireland in 2006. The competition could not have gone any better as the Choir won in the category of mixed Choir and was given the award as best Choir. In addition to this, Slavonic Tractor, a group of Choir members, won in the female Choir category and the Kanske quartet won in the Light E...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a Choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a Choir committee member...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Occasionally I give questionnaires to Choir members in order to get feedback on how people are finding the weekly sessions, what songs they like best, how ...

55th Annual Winter Concert - "Christmas Ornaments" December 21, 2014 Classic Choral Society & The Hudson Valley String Quartet Artistic Director: Janiece Kohler Gabriel's Oboe Music by Ennio Morricone Arranged by Craig Hella Johnson Jeanne F...  more55th Annual Winter Concert - "Christmas Ornaments" December 21, 2014 Classic Choral Society & The Hudson Valley String Quartet Artistic Director: Janiece Kohler Gabriel's Oboe Music by Ennio Morricone Arranged by Craig Hella Johnson Jeanne Fox, cello Molly Raum, oboe This performance is licensed by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Location: Blooming Grove United Church of Christ 8 Old Dominion Rd. Blooming Grove, NY 10914 Please like us on facebook. Thank you! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Classic-Choral-Society/184763761538974 Visit our website for future performances: http://www.classicchoralsociety.org/ We are a mixed chorus SATB accompanied by piano, brass or orchestra. This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to hear a professional quality performance at no cost/donation. Please invite your family and friends. Videography - Patrick Maney  less

Motet III "Jesu, meine Freude", BWV 227 -After "Gute Nacht, O Wesen": Trio Sonata in G, BWV 1038: Adagio Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Flos Campi La Monarca Baroque Ensemble Yoon-Hee Jung, Baroque flute YuEun Kim, violin Frédéric Rosselet,...  moreMotet III "Jesu, meine Freude", BWV 227 -After "Gute Nacht, O Wesen": Trio Sonata in G, BWV 1038: Adagio Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Flos Campi La Monarca Baroque Ensemble Yoon-Hee Jung, Baroque flute YuEun Kim, violin Frédéric Rosselet, violoncello Vicente Chavarria, harpsichord, Artistic Director Soloists: Amelia Tobiason, soprano Katina Mitchell, soprano Antona Yost, alto Ryan Tani, tenor Joel Nesvadba, bass From "Singet dem Herrn: The Thomaskantor from Schein to Bach" May 5, 2014 • USC Catholic Center, Los Angeles, CA  less