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Pro Coro Canada
Founded in 1981 by Canadian Michel Marc Gervais, Pro Coro Canada is a resident ensemble at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. In addition to a subscription concert series in Edmonton, the Choir performs regional concerts in surrounding Alberta centres... moreFounded in 1981 by Canadian Michel Marc Gervais, Pro Coro Canada is a resident ensemble at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. In addition to a subscription concert series in Edmonton, the Choir performs regional concerts in surrounding Alberta centres, and runs a touring program of choral education for primary and secondary schools. Pro Coro has performed at the Toronto International Choral Festival (1994 and 2002), the 1988 Olympic Arts Festival, and Canadian Voices (2003 landmark series of concerts celebrating 50 years of professional choral singing in Canada and R. Murray Schafer’s 70th year). The Choir has commissioned dozens of new works, the majority by Canadian composers.
The twenty-four voices of Pro Coro Canada have been shaped by some of the finest choral conductors in the world, including Gervais, anders Eby (Sweden), Søren Hansen (Denmark), Agnes Grossmann (Austria), and Richard Sparks (USA). Guest conductors have included Frieder Bernius, Eric Ericson, Gary Graden, Maria Guinand, Bo Holten, E... less
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Cadenza
Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with Music covering all per... moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice Choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The Choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with Music covering all periods and most styles.
Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the Choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013.
Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003.
Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range... less
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Voce
Since its founding in 2006, Voce, New England's Chamber Choir, led by Artistic Director Mark Singleton, has elevated the choral art form to its greatest heights. Guided by the works of ages past and inspired by the composers of today, Voce’s unique sound ... moreSince its founding in 2006, Voce, New England's Chamber Choir, led by Artistic Director Mark Singleton, has elevated the choral art form to its greatest heights. Guided by the works of ages past and inspired by the composers of today, Voce’s unique sound has been acclaimed as “exemplifying choral performance at its finest” as expressed by world-renowned composer Morten Lauridsen. Noted for its “tender warmth, exquisite nuance and enduring spirit” by the American Record Guide, and described as “heartbreakingly beautiful” by Stereophile Magazine, each Voce concert is an experience of sound - a journey of harmony. less
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AfterGlow Chorus
AfterGlow Chorus is a new, advanced Chamber Choir of 40 highly-skilled, experienced singers based in Oakland, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. AfterGlow's mission is to perform beautiful choral works of all genres with the highest level of Musicianship a... moreAfterGlow Chorus is a new, advanced Chamber Choir of 40 highly-skilled, experienced singers based in Oakland, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. AfterGlow's mission is to perform beautiful choral works of all genres with the highest level of Musicianship and emotional meaning.
Musical genres performed by the chorus include Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, 21st Century, spirituals, pop, rock, R&B, and jazz. Both a cappella (traditional and contemporary) works as well as accompanied pieces are performed. less
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Pro Mundi Choir
Based in the San Gabriel Valley, Pro Mundi is committed to providing high quality performances of classical repertoire. We are an ensemble consisting of advanced volunteer singers who are devoted to choral Music and the arts. Pro Mundi is dedicated to ma... moreBased in the San Gabriel Valley, Pro Mundi is committed to providing high quality performances of classical repertoire. We are an ensemble consisting of advanced volunteer singers who are devoted to choral Music and the arts. Pro Mundi is dedicated to making exceptional choral performances available and accessible to all communities.
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Inspira | Un Canadien Errant
The Inspira Chamber Choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs the Canadian folksong "Un Canadien Errant" arranged by Mark Sirett in competition at the 10th Golden Gate International Choir Festival. Berkeley, CA, USA
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Inspira | Shine Your Way
Inspira performs "Shine Your Way" by Owl City at their "A Light in the Dark (2014)" concert. Nick Turnbull, Music Director | Eden Hildebrand, Dance Director.
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Rachmaninov - Bogoroditse Devo
Sheffield Chamber Choir
directed by Robert Webb
from a concert given at St Luke's, Lodge Moor, Sheffield
on 24th September 2011
in aid of Tear Fund