This is a reflection video from the INTERKULTUR 3rd European Choir Games in Riga, Latvia featuring Barnsley Youth Choir. Many thanks to the young people in the Choir and supporters for providing the content and to Jay Burgin for putting it all together.

The New Choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, in August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five singers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New Choir is an auditioned chamber Choir performing choral works from al...  moreThe New Choir was founded by the Music Director and Conductor, Eileen Chang, in August, 2000 and is composed of about twenty five singers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The New Choir is an auditioned chamber Choir performing choral works from all genres. The Choir has been conducting regularly scheduled performances in the Bay Area since its founding. The members of the New Choir have been brought together by their common love for the making of beautiful music. The New Choir is dedicated to the study and performance of quality choral literature and sharing the joy and the spiritual enhancement inherent in the making of music. The New Choir has been recognized for their performances of thoughtfully prepared programs. The Choir receives frequent requests for guest performances in the San Francisco Bay area and, in March 2006, was honored with an invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Western Division Convention where the Choir's performance was received very warml...    less

The East Rand Youth Choir is a multicultural mixed youth Choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The Choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth Choir hosts pr...  moreThe East Rand Youth Choir is a multicultural mixed youth Choir based in the East Rand and consist of 85 members from the age of 14 – 20. The Choir represents a Community of exceptional talent and passion for music. The East Rand Youth Choir hosts prestigious Choir festivals annually for both high school and primary school Choirs. The aim of these festivals are to motivate and inspire these Choirs in order to achieve true development and innovation for our youth. The Choir is truly proud of its legacy and will continue to build on the name which is the East Rand Youth Choir.  less

A l’occasion de la célébration de la journée internationale de la Paix, le 21 septembre, BIAYENDA Choir s'est mobilisé dans le cadre de l’initiative ONE DAY ONE Choir qui rassemble des milliers de choristes à travers les cinq continents dans le but de cha...  moreA l’occasion de la célébration de la journée internationale de la Paix, le 21 septembre, BIAYENDA Choir s'est mobilisé dans le cadre de l’initiative ONE DAY ONE Choir qui rassemble des milliers de choristes à travers les cinq continents dans le but de chanter ensemble pour promouvoir la paix dans le monde. Dakar Septembre 2016  

Nidaros Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. World touring Choir from Norway with 900 years of Choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir has over 900 years of ric...  moreNidaros Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. World touring Choir from Norway with 900 years of Choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir has over 900 years of rich history. It’s the main Choir of Nidaros Cathedral which is located in the ancient capital of Trondheim, Norway. It’s also the main Choir of Royal events. The Choir will celebrate its 100 years of modern history in 2027 with a global tour. Current artistic director and conductor, Bjørn Moe - a former soprano in the Choir, successfully reinvented the Choir since joining as conductor in 1973. There are 100 members in the main Choir, 70 sopranos/altos (9-15 years old) and 30 tenors/basses (15-68 years old). In addition, the mini-boys Choir, has 40 boys ages 7-9. Apart from religious repertoire, the Choir also sings Norwegian folk songs as well as songs from different cultures around the world. Each year the Choir collaborates with orchestras to present...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many Choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a Choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular concert, some have specially m...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to Choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

The internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the Washington Post, the Wartburg Choir is one of thr...  moreThe internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the Washington Post, the Wartburg Choir is one of three college musical ensembles that tour internationally on a triennial basis. Beyond tours, the Choir receives invitations for special appearances in the United States and abroad, most recently to participate in the December 2011 White House Holiday Concert Series. As part of that trip to Washington, D.C., the Choir also sang at the National Cathedral’s Bethlehem Prayer Service, which was simulcast worldwide. In 2006, the Choir performed with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague at the invitation of Maestro Paul Freeman, CNSO music director and chief conductor, who had attended Wartburg Choir concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. During the past 20 years, the Choir has appeared in such prestigious concert halls as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D...    less

The Or Y-a Choir is a women's Choir under the direction of Nomi Teplow. The Choir is comprised of women of all ages from all over Samaria in Israel who come together to sing in a variety of musical styles in close harmony, to learn to sing and to have a good time.

The highly regarded Choir boasts upwards of 100 members under the direction of Sydney Birrell. World-class, professional Canadian soloists enjoy performing with with the Choir time and again. Each season, the Choir presents four or five concerts, incor...  moreThe highly regarded Choir boasts upwards of 100 members under the direction of Sydney Birrell. World-class, professional Canadian soloists enjoy performing with with the Choir time and again. Each season, the Choir presents four or five concerts, incorporating a blend of repertoire from gospel to sacred to pop to oratorio. Classical highlights include St. Matthew Passion, Elijah, the annual Messiah, Carmina Burana, and Bach's B Minor Mass, which was a crowning achievement for the Choir’s 10th and 20th anniversaries. Other popular concerts have featured the musical and comedic talents of Natalie Choquette, the famous and charismatic Michael Burgess, and the stirring sounds of spirituals under the direction of Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, whose own professional chamber Choir, The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, headed for Washington to join the celebrations around President Obama’s inauguration.  less