In its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella sIngIng In Israel to a fIne art. The Ensemble has a fascInatIng and diverse repertoire, most of which is origInal arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The differe...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreIn its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella sIngIng In Israel to a fIne art. The Ensemble has a fascInatIng and diverse repertoire, most of which is origInal arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The different programs also consist of traditional a-cappella arrangements. Among our different programs there are "Misa Criolla" with an authentic South American band; "Le Bouquet de SwIng", rich harmonies and jumpy rhythms, well known jazz standards and new arrangements to pop songs; "American Harmony", In which the Israel Chamber Orchestra joIns the octet In an American themed program; and our new program, Sgt. Pepper and the Fabulous Four. The VOCAL Octet has collaborated with Israel’s top musicians, and has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, Israel Borochov & East-West Ensemble, composers Sasha Argov, Yoni Rechter and Menachem ...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

La SestIna is a French choir of about 20 amateur sIngers based In Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends In 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay sInce 2004. The choir aims to share qualit...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLa SestIna is a French choir of about 20 amateur sIngers based In Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends In 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay sInce 2004. The choir aims to share quality music and new experiences with the audience. That is why La SestIna often performs with crossover arts on a maIn theme e.g. French Renaissance chansons In 16th century clothes with an actress, a cappella sacred contemporary music with dancers and video projection, Baroque French music with chamber orchestra and a lecturer, medieval Spanish music with mediterranean Ensemble of lutes and percussions, etc. Also, the choir aims at supportIng humanitarian and social actions by offerIng one or several concerts each year. Many International NGO have benefited from these charity concerts such as Unicef, Unesco, Amnesty International, Red Cross, MédecIns Sans Frontières and so on, but also very local associations. The choir has given concerts In France, Italy, Germa...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Itsekiri Folksong from Nigeria. Arr. Sam Ojukwu

All choir Ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per choir (IncludIng the conductor and the choir’s leader). The program of the choir Ensemble must be ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAll choir Ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. The limit of the chorister is maximum 35-37 per choir (IncludIng the conductor and the choir’s leader). The program of the choir Ensemble must be on the category of CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, or FOLK music. The choice of program it’s free without limit of the Instruments that may accompany the choir Ensemble. The duration of performance shall not exceed 20 mInutes per performance. The choir Ensembles may have tree performances durIng the Festival. The followIng application documents must be provided by the closIng date June, 01.Accommodation shall be organized from the organizers In student hostels In Skopje. The participants shall be placed In rooms with 2 or 3 beds, breakfast is Included. The accommodation for the participants is free  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Cappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded In 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the Ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a promInent position In the fields of both early music and the modern and contemp...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreCappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded In 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the Ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a promInent position In the fields of both early music and the modern and contemporary repertoires.  

Monteverdi's madrigal from "Il Primo Libro de Madrigali a cInque voci" (1587). Live concert recordIng at CarmIna Antiqva Cicle In Badajoz (SpaIn), 4 november 2016. www.a5vocalEnsemble.com

Performance of Jason Shelton's Jubilate, Alleluia! at the 2013 Tennessee ACDA conference, First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN (Live)

A beautiful exemple of Claudio Monteverdi's madrigals at his 7th Book. Espacio TurIna (Seville, SpaIn) 01-29-22

Musica Viva Vocal Ensemble. Beograd, Centar za kulturnu dekontamInaciju, 16. maj 2014.