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Jubilate
Our beginnings lie at Kingsbury High School in Brent. The school's choir beCame very successful in the mid-1980s, winning many competitions including the Llangollen Eisteddfod. When school was over, it seemed natural to carry on singing together as a choi... moreOur beginnings lie at Kingsbury High School in Brent. The school's choir beCame very successful in the mid-1980s, winning many competitions including the Llangollen Eisteddfod. When school was over, it seemed natural to carry on singing together as a choir, and the group's achievements included reaching the semi-finals of Sainsbury's Choir of the Year and appearing on Opportunity Knocks.
In the 1990's, the choir moved to Harrow and officially beCame known as Jubilate. Sarah Stroh took over as Musical Director in 1999 and since then the choir has grown significantly, doubling in size to its current membership of 43. There are still some original members of the choir, who have been singing together for more than 25 years.
Our recent competition successes include winning the Barnardo's National Choir competition in March 2013 and the ladies choir, folk and popular music classes and runner-up with distinction in the sacred music class in the 2012 Mid-Somerset Festival. We Came fourth at the prestigious Interna... less
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Apollo Chorus of Chicago
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago is the area's premier volunteer choir and one of the oldest musical groups in the United States. Its 125-plus auditioned members include men and women of all ages, races, creeds, and occupations brought together by their Love... moreThe Apollo Chorus of Chicago is the area's premier volunteer choir and one of the oldest musical groups in the United States. Its 125-plus auditioned members include men and women of all ages, races, creeds, and occupations brought together by their Love of singing.
Each season, Apollo presents the masterworks of Western choral music, from Baroque to Broadway. The group has also been featured in several television, recording, and live performance collaborations. Year after year, critics and audiences alike delight in the artistry and passion of Apollo's performances. less
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Jubila Singers
We are a world and classical music choir based on the beautiful Central Coast just north of Sydney, Australia. We are passionate about polyphony! We Love to sing music from regions around the world which have a strong tradition of singing in harmony. ... moreWe are a world and classical music choir based on the beautiful Central Coast just north of Sydney, Australia. We are passionate about polyphony! We Love to sing music from regions around the world which have a strong tradition of singing in harmony. Music from Eastern Europe, Georgia, Africa and Jamaica etc finds its way into our repertoire. We also Love to sing some beautiful classical works and Mozart, Bortniansky and Bach is much Loved by the singers. Most of our music is unaccompanied, except when our very talented instrumentalists (guitar, harp, cello, ukes, bodhran...) bring their instruments. less
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'In Lucem' from the Stone&Tara Songbook for choirs
Another work from the Stone&Tara Songbook this week. 'In Lucem' is a song of hope and Love. The emotional lyrics are inspired by the biblical book of Job, the man who lost everything he had. We are providing a translation of the Latin lyrics below.
In... moreAnother work from the Stone&Tara Songbook this week. 'In Lucem' is a song of hope and Love. The emotional lyrics are inspired by the biblical book of Job, the man who lost everything he had. We are providing a translation of the Latin lyrics below.
In Lucem
You will forget your sorrow.
You will be happy, you will clothe yourself in light.
Your sadness will be made a vague memory.
We will shout and sing and reap in joy.
We will laugh again, we will Love again.
Our sadness will be like a river Traveling across the earth, flowing into the ocean.
You will forget your sorrow.
You will be happy, you will clothe yourself in light. less
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Is all choral music religious?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Shama is from Bangladesh. She Loves choral singing, but wonders if all choral music is religious:
“I Love singing and have been singing sinc...
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Ubi Caritas - Durufle
Aestas Vocis performs the renowned Durufle's surreal and mesmerizing arrangement of the Latin text. Performed at their summer concert, "Songs of Faith and Love," at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Munster, IN.
