Innismara, meaning “island in The sea” in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in The rich tapestry Of Choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised Of prOfessionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th...  moreInnismara, meaning “island in The sea” in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in The rich tapestry Of Choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised Of prOfessionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to The performance Of The intimate and hidden treasures Of The vocal ensemble repertoire. Innismara made its debut in The summer Of 2010 at Muses and Minstrels: A Festival Of Early Performing Arts held in conjunction with The Cupids 400 celebrations. In collaboration with The Hot Earth Ensemble, Innismara performed music from The late Renaissance and early Baroque, highlights Of which were recorded for national broadcast on CBC Radio. The success Of These performances led to an invitation to participate in a series Of workshops and performances in The Labrador Inuit communities Of Nunatsiavut in The spring Of 2011. The entire exchange project was recorded by film-maker Nigel Markham and CBC radio producer Francesca Swann for a documentary film on The Choral tra...    less

Comprised Of more than 20 experienced singers. All have a wealth Of vocal experience. Many have sung in barbershop choruses and quartets. OThers have strong Choral backgrounds.

Mission statement: To train boys in The Choral art with an emphasis on music literacy and The highest artistic standards. Boys will learn life-long skills and go forth into The world as skilled tenors and basses and leaders in Their future choirs.

The Virtual Festival Voces en la Selva, from Parque del Conocimiento doing an interview with The Choral composer Santiago Veros. He tells us how his first steps were, what he currently does and how he uses his social networks.

Kantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under The leadership Of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable Of singing a broad range Of a cappella Choral music. With The addition Of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful Of additional singers, t...  moreKantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under The leadership Of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable Of singing a broad range Of a cappella Choral music. With The addition Of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful Of additional singers, The group quickly found a footing in The cultural fabric Of Denver, Colorado. Now entering its 15th full season Of performing, The group has expanded into an auditioned ensemble Of 54 volunteer singers who meet weekly to rehearse. Many Of The singers come from schools with strong Choral music programs, such as Augustana, Brigham Young, Concordia, LuTher, St. Olaf, Wartburg, and The University Of NorThern Colorado. Kantorei established itself as one Of The nation’s premier Choral ensembles after performing as an auditioned choir for The 2003 National American Choral Directors Association Conference at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In June 2007, Kantorei embarked on its first-ever international tour to France and Italy. The tour culminated with The distinct...    less

Our mission is to be The vanguard Of Choral music, dedicated to The creation and performance Of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating Voices: We aim to empower our singers...  moreOur mission is to be The vanguard Of Choral music, dedicated to The creation and performance Of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating Voices: We aim to empower our singers to be vocal pioneers, pushing The boundaries Of Their own abilities and contributing to The growth and development Of The Choral art form. Education and Exploration: We are dedicated to educating our members and audiences about contemporary Choral music, Offering insights into The creative process, and fostering a deeper appreciation for The evolving landscape Of The genre. Supporting Composers: We aim to provide a supportive environment for composers, encouraging Them to experiment and create, while ensuring Their work is given The recognition and respect it deserves. By living our mission, Neoteric Chamber Choir strives to be a catalyst for musical exploration, an advocate for emerging composers, and a source Of inspiration for all who share...    less

The Association Of British Choral Directors Midlands Region are holding a training day for conductors and singing leaders with sessions led by Sue Hollingworth and Liz Garnett.     Venue: The Coton Centre,Tamworth, StaffordshireDate: Saturday...

CoMA Singers is a new group Of experienced singers based in London. We aim to establish a strong group Of singers who rehearse and perform regularly, predominantly a cappella Choral works but sometimes with instruments and including some solo/small ens...  moreCoMA Singers is a new group Of experienced singers based in London. We aim to establish a strong group Of singers who rehearse and perform regularly, predominantly a cappella Choral works but sometimes with instruments and including some solo/small ensemble repertoire. We will be commissioning new works as well as exploring established repertoire and pieces by CoMA composers and associates. The group will reinforce as well as supplement The established CoMA Voices programme. Singers are expected to be confident singers with some sight reading experience, be prepared to tackle unusual vocal techniques and unconventional pieces. Singers are expected to work and prepare Themselves between rehearsals  less

I Thank You God was commissioned by The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at The National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. The text is adapted from The E.E. Cummings poem Of The same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "Thi...  moreI Thank You God was commissioned by The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and premiered at The National ACDA Convention in February, 1999. The text is adapted from The E.E. Cummings poem Of The same name. Composer Gwyneth Walker writes: "This is a poem Of grandeur and Of praise. Therefore it might be expected that this musical setting would aim at vastness, grandeur and awakening." Walker accomplishes this through a variety Of means. First, The piano introduction includes slowly unfolding piano arpeggios which focus on open intervals Of octaves, fifths and fourths, exploiting The full range Of The piano keyboard. The composer also takes The singers on a harmonic journey which begins in a low register in C minor, and Then travels through a number Of oTher key areas until it reaches The distant key Of G-flat. At this point, The voices are drawn closely togeTher into a tone cluster containing The pitches G-flat, A-flat and B-flat, only to open apart into The glorious C major chords which conclude The ...    less

Loving all kinds Of a cappellla music, we sing music Of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern Choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every Theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music whi...  moreLoving all kinds Of a cappellla music, we sing music Of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern Choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every Theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music which is not Often heard. We go on stage in self-organized concerts, but perform in smaller occasions, too.