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Let's meet in music in Berlin in 2025
Around Europe meeting music organizes choral festivals and competitions at numerous locations, in cooperation with fantastic musical professionals to assure the events’ High standard and underline the idea of a familiar and common goal. We always lo...
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The People's Show Choir Leamington Spa
A new bubbling Choir. The People's Show Choir Leamington Spais a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsal... moreA new bubbling Choir. The People's Show Choir Leamington Spais a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve.
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Chór Dziewczęcy SKOWRONKI
The SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic progra... moreThe SKOWRONKI Girls’ Choir from Poznań, Poland was established in 1950. From its beginning it has been affiliated with ZAMEK Culture Centre. Experienced and respected pedagogues-musicians look after the musical development of the girls and artistic program.
The Choir is conducted and creatively inspired by its Artistic Director and Conductor Alicja Szeluga, an educator and choral music aficionado. The Vocal Coach Marzena Michałowska, and accompanying pianist Czesław Łynsza, as well as percussionist Beata Polak complete the musical team.
The SKOWRONKI Girls Choir also has programs for younger groups. The ensemble is consists of 140 girls aged between 6 and 22. The singers of the Choir are secondary school students as well as students from universities of Poznań. The group’s repertoire rediscovers and promotes works of various composers from different periods as well as performs pieces commissioned especially for the Choir.
The Choir has taken part in festivals and choral workshops in Wrocław, Poland (Wratislav... less
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"I Thank You God" by Gwyneth Walker, performed by Vox Grata women's Choir
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
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Mansfield University Concert Choir
The Mansfield University Concert Choir is a Highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the ... moreThe Mansfield University Concert Choir is a Highly select ensemble of singers, representing some of the finest talent from the American Northeast. While the majority of the singers are undergraduate music majors, membership is open to all students at the university through an audition process. The group has achieved an impressive reputation of excellence, having been chosen each of the last twenty years to perform at conventions or festivals around the country: the Pennsylvania Music Educators State Conference; the Eastern Division Music Educators National Conference; the Music Educators National Convention; the American Choral Directors Association Pennsylvania State Conference, and the ACDA Eastern Division Convention. The Choir is renowned on the international stage as well, representing the US at competitions and festivals around the world. The singers are frequently praised for the emotional spectrum in their performances, their diverse vocal color, and their varied repertoire.
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InDONNAtion Female Choir
The female Choir "InDONNAtion" was founded in Larisa - Greece by the conductor Dimitris Ktistakis in June 2012. In a short time came to count 42 active members who are characterized by their love for quality choral music as well as their desire ... moreThe female Choir "InDONNAtion" was founded in Larisa - Greece by the conductor Dimitris Ktistakis in June 2012. In a short time came to count 42 active members who are characterized by their love for quality choral music as well as their desire for further knowledge in the choral art!
Within the first year of its operation, InDONNAtion accoplished first Panhellenic executions and suggested a different and original approach to choral music, as its repertoire includes beyond the classics and unique compositions that combine movement with sound.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the Choir's name is a pun of the musical term Intonation (tonality of the sound) and the latin word Donna (woman). less
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Low women vs. tenor men
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
There is a lack of men in many community Choirs (Why men won’t sing).
The Tenor by Paul Helm
One of the results of th...
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Madiba's Prayer
The Drakensberg Boys Choir's Prayer for Nelson Mandela.
*Filmed on location at Urban Brew Studios, by Urban Brew.
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Vision of Peace Choir
The Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The Choir was formed in 2002 under the dir... moreThe Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The Choir was formed in 2002 under the directorship of Ellie Davidoff. Choir membership consists of youth from the 8th grade through to college age students. Now in their 13th season, this Choir has grown in membership as well as experience. There are still several original members, and every season they are joined by their younger siblings and new friends, who add strength and spirit to the group.
The repertoire of the Vision of Peace Youth Choir consists of hymns and folk songs sung in the traditional Doukhobor acapella style that has been passed from generation to generation for over 200 years. The hymns and folk songs as well as the contemporary numbers in their program selection reflect their Doukobor beliefs as well as their steadfast wish for a peaceful existence on this earth.
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The Choir of St.Sebastian's Church, Enderamulla
Founded in 2008, the St. Cecilia's Choir of St. Sebastian Church, Enderamulla, is a renowned ensemble consisting of talented singers who are passionate about music. Under great leadership, the Choir strives to uphold the tradition of four-part harmony and... moreFounded in 2008, the St. Cecilia's Choir of St. Sebastian Church, Enderamulla, is a renowned ensemble consisting of talented singers who are passionate about music. Under great leadership, the Choir strives to uphold the tradition of four-part harmony and deliver captivating performances. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the St. Cecilia's Choir continues to inspire and uplift the congregation of St. Sebastian's Church through their beautiful voices and heartfelt musical expressions.