"Gospel & Jazz: A Family Reunion" is a rare opportunity to pull together two performing groups whose audiences may be different but they are connected by history and by their mutual respect for each other’s contribution to Canadian music. The renowned Tor...  more"Gospel & Jazz: A Family Reunion" is a rare opportunity to pull together two performing groups whose audiences may be different but they are connected by history and by their mutual respect for each other’s contribution to Canadian music. The renowned Toronto Jazz Orchestra (TJO) and the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) join together in this historic collaboration. The production will feature this 40-voice Gospel Choir and 18-piece Jazz Orchestra along with special guest vocalists Patricia Shirley, Renee Rowe, Chardon Myers, rapper Terrence Penny, dancer Shawn Byfield and students from the Regent Park School of music. A night to remember, "Gospel & Jazz: A Family Reunion" will celebrate the many historical and musical connections between these two popular genres. For lovers of great music, this event is not to be missed. Tickets: gospelandjazz.eventbrite.ca  less

music composed by Kim André Arnesen Improvised piano by Toni Arnold Shreve

This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down What I wish I had known when I started in this profe...

VocalPoint is an intense choral experience that challenges people through music to build a better world. We donate 100% of performance-driven donations to a worthy cause that will make a dramatic impact in everyday lives. VocalPoint's artistic directo...  moreVocalPoint is an intense choral experience that challenges people through music to build a better world. We donate 100% of performance-driven donations to a worthy cause that will make a dramatic impact in everyday lives. VocalPoint's artistic director and conductor is Jennifer M. Anderson.  

Although a relatively new player in the world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave their mark. Building upon the inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, com...  moreAlthough a relatively new player in the world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave their mark. Building upon the inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, combining choral, pop, world, and folk influences, surprising audiences everywhere with the versatility and blend of their voices. To categorize their genre is difficult; to experience their music is indescribable. The members of Six come from entirely different musical backgrounds. In its inception, Six came together as a group of opera and rock singers, jazz artists and choral traditionalists. From amidst this diversity a common goal has seamlessly forged a unified and surprisingly unique a cappella sound. New and returning audiences alike are left constantly amazed at the musical possibilities of the human voice. As the group continue to develop, each member brings different strengths, adding to the complexity that makes Six Vocal Ensemble. This diversity all...    less

Two choirs dreamed up and directed by Cat Guthrie. True community choruses--there are no auditions, no need to read music. FInd out more at harmonyandco.com or The Dream Choir on Facebook.

A setting of the olden Gaudete text for mixed, a cappella choir using stark harmonies and irregular time signatures. music composed by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes

A choir based in Kumasi, Ghana. We render tremendous music of various choral genres. Very committed to What we do.

We are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on community and making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very di...  moreWe are an inclusive, accessible, non-audition choir in NYC that sings a wide variety of songs from the 60s to today. Our strength is our focus on community and making that bond stronger through music. We believe that our many voices make us all very different people, but together, through song, we have one heartbeat.  

Gladly present you a new publication, The "Nature" by Battista Pradal for female voices with Emily Dickinson’s text. Mr Pradal was member of jury in international composition and choral competitions and is artistic director of the well known meeti...