Throughout its existence the chamber Choir Schola Cantorum has had High ambitions. The Choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b....  moreThroughout its existence the chamber Choir Schola Cantorum has had High ambitions. The Choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b. 1915), organist, composer and conductor, who returned to Norway in 1964 after studying in the USA and started a Choir at the music department of the University of Oslo. The Choir continues to recruit members from the department of music, as well as from the Norwegian Academy of Music in more recent years. The American choral tradition in which Nystedt was trained emphasises the importance of new music – a practice Nystedt brought back with him to Oslo. Knut Nystedt’s music became a vital element of Schola Cantorum’s repertoire. Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl became conductor in 2002, and has further established the Choir’s firm position in Norway’s musical life. She has continued Nystedt’s tradition of performing modern music. Schola Cantorum has a varied repert...    less

Li-Ron Choir began as the Choir of the Gordon elementary School in Herzliya. Currently the Choir represents Herzliya locally and abroad. The Choir is comprised of three groups: children between the ages of 6-11, teenagers from 12-18 and a vocal ensemble. ...  moreLi-Ron Choir began as the Choir of the Gordon elementary School in Herzliya. Currently the Choir represents Herzliya locally and abroad. The Choir is comprised of three groups: children between the ages of 6-11, teenagers from 12-18 and a vocal ensemble. From 1991 the Choir has participated in international competitions in Wales, Hungary, Finland, Israel, Germany, Italy, Spain and won gold medals. - In July 2004 the Choir participated in the Choir-Olympic Competition in Bremen-Germany and won two gold medals. - In July 2006 the Choir participated in the Choir-Olympic Competition in Xiamen - China and won a gold medal. - In July 2008 the Choir participated in the Choir-Olympic Competition in Graz- Austria and won two gold medals and won the championship in category 18, Music of the religions -In July 2009 the Choir participated at the INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC COPMETITION in Bratislava, Slovakia and competed in three categories: Musica sacra - acapella, Folklore and children Choir and won three gold med...    less

With age, vocal cords become less flexible and most singers find that it becomes harder to hit the High notes as the years go by. This can become a challenge, especially for older Choir members. It’s important to take care of your voi...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Musica Sacra competition

The Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their Concert  "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th.   The New Zealand based Choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun Concert has something for every...

The People's Show Choir Brackley 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 Brackley 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.  

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Folklore competition.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For many of us, this time of year is just one Concert after another. It’s great to be doing so much singing, but it can have its downsides. &n...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in the Voices of Gold Concert

"Lux Aeterna" by Jonathan Adams (ASCAP) performed by the Arkansas State Univ. Concert Choir, Dr. Dale Miller, Conductor