School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016 with the legendary KIRBY SHAW from USA as our headline p...

Reformed in 2012 in honor of former faculty and accomplished choral arranger Bernell Hales, the 24-28 member U Chamber Choir maintains the High choral standards he set in his twenty years at the U. The Choir covers a wide range of repertoire and sty...  more Reformed in 2012 in honor of former faculty and accomplished choral arranger Bernell Hales, the 24-28 member U Chamber Choir maintains the High choral standards he set in his twenty years at the U. The Choir covers a wide range of repertoire and styles, especially focusing on those that push choral music into new, exciting arenas. The U Chamber Choir performs numerous works by conductor Barlow Bradford, an active composer and arranger, as well as private commissions by other renowned composers. The Chamber Choir often collaborates with other ensembles, both from the School of Music and off campus, including Dr. Bradford’s professional Choir, the Utah Chamber Artists. Students in the U Chamber Choir participate in the Highest quality choral experience, advancing their vocal technique, knowledge of choral repertoire and musicianship. The Choirs under Dr. Bradford’s direction are known for their beauty of tone, musical nuance, and clear, ringing sound  less

School of Hard Knocks proudly presents a GOSPEL SINGING WORKSHOP with Dr Rollo Dilworth (USA)    Sunday 10th August 2 - 5pm St Peter's Eastern Hill Hall, 15 Gisborne St, Melbourne     A fantastic opportunity to host a gospel w...

http://keystoneacappella.com http://facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals We filmed this tune as a possible inclusion in our VCN 2012 Opener Submission video. Still a few spots that are not quite "off book", but it sounds good anyway, so we wanted to share. ...  morehttp://keystoneacappella.com http://facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals We filmed this tune as a possible inclusion in our VCN 2012 Opener Submission video. Still a few spots that are not quite "off book", but it sounds good anyway, so we wanted to share. Written by Tim Lopez Arrangement by Tom West Lead Vocal: Josh Schrager KeyStone purchases the mechanical rights for all covers they distribute in any format. http://keystoneacappella.com http://twitter.com/KeyStoneVocals http://www.facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals http://reverbnation.com/keystoneacappella Demand us! http://eventful.com/performers/keystone-a-cappella-/P0-001-000249430-9/demand  less

Remember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With High energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCChoir is Mel...  moreRemember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With High energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCChoir is Melbourne's Choir of choice for contemporary singers. Coming from all levels of experience, they form an uplifting semi-professional ensemble. With campuses in Macleod and Carlton as well as a YouthChoir - there's something for everyone.  

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

Why would anyone bother to join a Choir? Why would somebody ever want to do that? Most of us will remember some experience singing at School- be it good or bad- the national anthem, some song for a concert or a play with a song, a teacher strumming a ...

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...