[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most Choirs charge their singers to be a member (‘subs’). The amount can vary a lot from Choir to Choir.     What’s ...

T. L. de Victoria: O Magnum Mysterium Coro dell'Associazione Musicale "G. Rossini" di Sassari - Direttore: Clara Antoniciello. IX Festival Internazionale della Musica Corale "Nella Città dei Gremi". Venerdì 28 settembre 2012, Chiesa San Giuseppe - Sassari.

PATER NOSTER by Ivo Antognini ANTIOCH CHAMBER ENSEMBLE JOSHUA COPELAND, conductor - Piccolo Spoleto Festival -

The POKROFF (translation: Protection of the Virgin Mary) Chamber Choir was set up in 1993 by its director and trumpeter Andrey Goryachev as a church Choir. Its creative efforts and dynamic development in 1999 permitted the Choir under the sponsorship of t...  moreThe POKROFF (translation: Protection of the Virgin Mary) Chamber Choir was set up in 1993 by its director and trumpeter Andrey Goryachev as a church Choir. Its creative efforts and dynamic development in 1999 permitted the Choir under the sponsorship of the Voice of Russia Radio Company to record its first CD – “Divinity in Sound”. Two more CDs were recorded in 2003 and 2005, devoted to Christmas and Easter. Since 2000 the Choir began touring not only in Russia but also abroad, visiting Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Italy, Ukraine, Moldavia, Croatia, Montenegro, BiH and Estonia. The Choir also took part in television shows in Russia and abroad, such as in the “Bregenzer Advent” in 2002. Apart from regular concerts and recordings, the Choir also minds it spiritual roots, regularly taking part in church services, both routine and special ceremonial, such as Episcopal services at which it frequently performs. The Choir is also a frequent guest at schools, orphanages and homes for the eld...    less

RSU Choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the Choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the years, the Choir has been led by many talented co...  moreRSU Choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the Choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the years, the Choir has been led by many talented conductors, e.g. Centis Kriķis, Kārlis Beinerts, Edvīns and Inga Dziļums, Ints Teterovskis, etc. Today the conductors of the Choir are Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte; Choir master is Roberts Hansons. The repertoire of the Choir varies, as performances include all sorts of music from the time of renaissance to modern music or music written by contemporary artists, e.g. Paul McCartney's oratorio "Ecce Cor Meum" or Czech composer Petr Eben's music "De Circuito Aeterno". The Choir has performed in many countries and it has received many awards and international recognition in international competitions. On average, the Choir gives many concerts a year and performs in various Latvian towns, as well as the Cerem...    less

The Stadskoor Tygerberg (City of Tygerberg Choir) was established in 1977. The Choir consists of members mainly from Cape Town's Northern suburbs, but also as far as the Helderberg region and Mitchells Plain. The repertoire of the Choir consists of rel...  moreThe Stadskoor Tygerberg (City of Tygerberg Choir) was established in 1977. The Choir consists of members mainly from Cape Town's Northern suburbs, but also as far as the Helderberg region and Mitchells Plain. The repertoire of the Choir consists of religious and secular music that varies from the Renaissance to the modern era. This includes (oratoria, masses extracts from operas, operettes, musicals and arrangements of folk- and ethnic music.  

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Libretto: https://goo.gl/dFZ4JP Commission for St. Paul’s Chapel: Spire and Shadow Zachary Wadsworth: Spire and Shadow Downtown Voices NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Part of Trinity's Time's Arrow Festival, Spir...  moreWednesday, January 11, 2017 Libretto: https://goo.gl/dFZ4JP Commission for St. Paul’s Chapel: Spire and Shadow Zachary Wadsworth: Spire and Shadow Downtown Voices NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Part of Trinity's Time's Arrow Festival, Spire and Shadow celebrates the 250th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel, combining colorful and vibrant new music by Zachary Wadsworth with powerful poems about New York City spanning five centuries. Commissioned by Trinity Church Wall Street, this major new work explores the history of our church, the city of New York, and the many residents who have lived, loved, suffered, toiled, and triumphed here.  less

If you sing in a Choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...

The Gospel Choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and Choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the Choir today. Since its founding, the Choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gosp...  moreThe Gospel Choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and Choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the Choir today. Since its founding, the Choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gospel music and who are inspired by the message of Gospels and Spirituals. The Choir sings this style of music in all its forms, ranging from simple three or four part all male/female vocal arrangements, to four part mixed arrangements. As well, they also perform more complex eight or ten part scores featuring solo parts which are sung by soloists from the Choir. Due to active co-operation with various youth organisations, this Choir consists of many different generations who all get on well with one and other. The Choir is accompanied by the 'Rejoice Band' which is comprised of piano, drums, an electric bass, and additional instruments when required. Concerts in Langenberg and further afield, successful appearances at the Krefeld Gospel Festival and others in t...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers come to Choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...