[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my Choir.     Unless Choir members come for a drink after a...

"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir and Lyric Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl Choir en...  more"Sylvie" by Lead Belly. Recorded live on January 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir and Lyric Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida and members of the Gulf Coast Girl Choir ensemble of the Gulf Coast Youth Choir of Tampa, Florida. Artistic Directors: Wallis Peterson (GCSF) and Judy Romera (GCGC).  

[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...

The King's Choir is a Community Choir --A Common Life Singing Group for singers ages 50+ (though we practice a don't ask - don't tell policy)...I.e., if you wish to sing in our Choir and are available for daytime rehearsals you are more than welcome to jo...  moreThe King's Choir is a Community Choir --A Common Life Singing Group for singers ages 50+ (though we practice a don't ask - don't tell policy)...I.e., if you wish to sing in our Choir and are available for daytime rehearsals you are more than welcome to join us! We have a few "under-aged" adults among us, and we love it! Our purpose is to reflect the image, veracity, and immutability of our Lord Jesus Christ through Music, testimony, and personal commitment to those in the senior community and beyond.  less

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 Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is a mixed Choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The Choir serves as a Musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is recognized throughout the worl...  moreThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is a mixed Choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The Choir serves as a Musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is recognized throughout the world. The Choir calls the Salt Lake Tabernacle, which houses an organ with 11,000+ pipes, home. The Choir has won many awards, including an Emmy and Grammy award, sang for 10 US Presidents, and hosts the longest continual broadcast Music and the Spoken Word (which airs live every Sunday at 9:30am Mountain Standard Time). On October 26, 2020 the Tabernacle Choir was named one of the top 10 Choirs in the world by Britain’s CLASSICAL-Music.  less

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...