Bray Choral Society is a successful Choir performing a wide range of choral works including major works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Rossini, along with short concerts and recitals including Byrd, Bach, Elgar, Stanford an...  moreBray Choral Society is a successful Choir performing a wide range of choral works including major works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Rossini, along with short concerts and recitals including Byrd, Bach, Elgar, Stanford and also works by composers of the 20th and 21st centurys such as Orff, Rutter, Bodley, De Barra, Jenkins, Goodall, Whitacre, Gjeilo and Blackford. We have taken part in many choral competitions around Ireland with Success in New Ross, Arklow, Navan, Sligo and Cork. In 2013 we joined Wide Open Music in a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, which was received with great enthusiasm. In the same year we also joined Opera theatre Company for two performances in their tour to promote young Irish soloists. In recognition of the millennium year and augmented by local Choirs from around the country, we performed the Verdi Requiem to great acclaim in both Bray and Arklow. This was such a successful event that Bray Choral Society was awarded the 2001 Bray Cha...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice Choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice Choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

Mixed Choir "Petko Stainov" was established in 1972 on the initiative of the great Bulgarian composer and Musician Petko Stainov. for many years it was led by famous Bulgarian conductor – Petja Pavlovitch. She is known in Bulgaria and abroad fo...  moreMixed Choir "Petko Stainov" was established in 1972 on the initiative of the great Bulgarian composer and Musician Petko Stainov. for many years it was led by famous Bulgarian conductor – Petja Pavlovitch. She is known in Bulgaria and abroad for her outstanding talent and professional skills. Mixed Choir "Petko Stainov" became one of the leading ensembles not only in Bulgaria. It is prizewinner of many international competitions: Aretzo,Italy - 1980 - 1th Prize; Varna, Bulgaria - 1985 - 3th prize; Ihlava, Czech - 1987 - 3th prize; Preveza, Greece - 2000 - 2nd prize and silver award; Musica Sacra - Praque,Czech - 2001 - the golden award. Choir festival – Ankara, 2003 – award for successful synchronize conductor – Choir. International Choir Competition “A.Vivaldi” – Karpenissi, Greece – 2009,1st prize. the Choir consists of about 40 members that non of them is professional singer. the repertoire of the ensemble is of great variety of styles and times - from old orthodox (15-16 centery) and ...    less

We are a mixed voice Choir (SATB) of approximately 45 members based in Cork City, Ireland. We perform in concerts, choral festivals and charity fundraising events throughout the year under the direction of Ian Sexton. We have a broad repertoire ranging f...  moreWe are a mixed voice Choir (SATB) of approximately 45 members based in Cork City, Ireland. We perform in concerts, choral festivals and charity fundraising events throughout the year under the direction of Ian Sexton. We have a broad repertoire ranging from classical to popular Music including traditional carols at Christmas time. We are always interested to welcome new members to the Choir. More info available on our website, facebook page and twitter account @ccaChoir.  

Performed on November 14th 2013 in Split, Croatia. www.voxanimae.hr www.facebook.com/voxanimae info@voxanimae.hr

Performed on November 14th 2013 in Split, Croatia. www.voxanimae.hr www.facebook.com/voxanimae info@voxanimae.hr

Visit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. the song is written for a SATB Choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes ...  moreVisit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. the song is written for a SATB Choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes of togetherness in adversity and the call for peace. Its opening phrase mimics that of the Last Post and it is intended to be sung as part of an act of remembrance. Lyrics: As one they stood alone As one they gazed into the unknown Laid bare in rains of steel Deep veins of mire to call their home Bade forth with flags of praise thenceforth as one to end their days From distant shores their souls cry out for us to remember As blood bore fertile earth One soaring call was brought to birth A seed awakening A proclamation now to serve As one their voices come As one they call the Earth to arms their anthem strong A song imploring us to remember Remember, we shall remember As darkness plundered then So darkness wounds the Earth again An...    less

Aestas Vocis performs Eric Whitacre's gorgeous piece at the Region Summer Choir concert on August 6th 2010 at St. Thomas More church.

the first song of "Two poems by Thomas Moore" with me directing the Concentus Nymphae feminine Choir the score is available for free at IMSLP: http://imslp.org/wiki/Two_Poems_by_Thomas_Moore_(Camacho,_João_Carlos)

Truely amazing performance from Elbow together with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Radio 3 Choir of the year Chantage.