Score video of THE FERVID HOKEY POKE, Greg Bartholomew's setting for mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Jeff Brechlin. Audio recording by Matt Curtis (Choral Tracks). Jeff Brechlin won The Washington Post's Style Invitational in March 2003 with his poem T...  moreScore video of THE FERVID HOKEY POKE, Greg Bartholomew's setting for mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Jeff Brechlin. Audio recording by Matt Curtis (Choral Tracks). Jeff Brechlin won The Washington Post's Style Invitational in March 2003 with his poem The Hokey Poke. The competition asked readers to rewrite some banal instructions in the stvle of a famous writer. Brechlin chose to rewrite one verse of the traditional dance song The Hokey Pokey as if written by William Shakespeare, for which he won the prize of a shotgun shell salt and pepper shaker. His poem is used with permission. For more information visit www.gregbartholomew.com/hokeyindex.html  less

The Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's Musical life since 1873. The Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their time for the joy of maKing music togethe...  moreThe Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's Musical life since 1873. The Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their time for the joy of maKing music together. In addition to its concert programs, the Society works to further oratorio singing and provides young singers with the opportunity to advance their careers through the annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition.  

SANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied Musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-cente...  moreSANCTUARY invites audiences to be immersed in an uninterrupted flow of evocative melodies and sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. This concert will invoke the rich and varied Musical cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic, and nature-centered traditions that coexist throughout the region. Kitka's program features traditional and contemporary Balkan, Slavic, and Caucasian (Georgian and Armenian) repertoire sung in more than twelve languages.  

Clearly Vocal is a five-member a cappella vocal group from Tyler, Texas, performing a wide range of Musical genres, including jazz, pop, holiday, love songs, classical, secular and sacred. We provide music for all occasions, such as private parties, corpo...  moreClearly Vocal is a five-member a cappella vocal group from Tyler, Texas, performing a wide range of Musical genres, including jazz, pop, holiday, love songs, classical, secular and sacred. We provide music for all occasions, such as private parties, corporate functions, weddings, birthdays, etc., with a varied repertoire in the style of The Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, The Real Group, Singers Unlimited, The Swingle Singers, Take Six and others. Clearly Vocal was selected as one of seven groups to compete in the 2010 Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes in Denver, Colorado. As winners of the 2010 Contemporary A Cappella League Showcase, Clearly Vocal was a featured group at the SoJam A Cappella Festival in Durham, North Carolina, November 12 & 13, 2010.  less

Our motto is "We sing for the love of it" and the group is known for its Musical excellence and community service throughout Durham Region. Though founded and based in Whitby, our membership is made up of residents from all over Durham Region an...  moreOur motto is "We sing for the love of it" and the group is known for its Musical excellence and community service throughout Durham Region. Though founded and based in Whitby, our membership is made up of residents from all over Durham Region and the GTA. We truly represent and reflect the diversity of the Region in which we perform. The choir currently numbers 70 to 80 choir members ranging in age from 18 to 80.  

Shumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of Musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout Briti...  moreShumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of Musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, they sang in Ottawa at the Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 the group was featured at the presitigious and exciting international Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever the choir travels, we spread the joy of music-maKing and hope to bring communities together through song. Shumayela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on Musical literacy, music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Shumayela provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group...    less

Rainford Ladies' Choir is a warm and friendly group of singers who enjoy meeting each week to sing and socialise; based in Rainford, Merseyside. The choir currently has around 30 members, with Martin Weston as Musical director. The choir's repertoire i...  moreRainford Ladies' Choir is a warm and friendly group of singers who enjoy meeting each week to sing and socialise; based in Rainford, Merseyside. The choir currently has around 30 members, with Martin Weston as Musical director. The choir's repertoire is wide and varied, with many songs taken from shows and films. We also sing sacred, gospel, jazz, pop and world music, with the odd novelty number thrown in! We perform at many events in Lancashire and Merseyside, including two main concerts each year at Rainford Parish Hall, plus charity events and private functions.  less

What is a Show Choir? A show choir is a group of people singing while incorporating a few dance movements or simple choreography. Our show choir classes are crafted especially for adults with a Musical repertoire including a mix of Jazz Swing, Retro and P...  moreWhat is a Show Choir? A show choir is a group of people singing while incorporating a few dance movements or simple choreography. Our show choir classes are crafted especially for adults with a Musical repertoire including a mix of Jazz Swing, Retro and Popular classics.  

Festival Filadelfia 2015: The Musical City of Europe   Featuring the Paolo Serrao Special Award Competitions /  www.associazione-melody.com Choir: May 21 – 25, 2015   The City of Filadelfia has small hotels that are good for indiv...

The Valley Chamber Chorale was originally formed in 1975 as a creative outlet for adults with previous Musical experience who sought an opportunity to perform sophisticated works not normally attempted by church choirs and other singing groups. SINGERS...  moreThe Valley Chamber Chorale was originally formed in 1975 as a creative outlet for adults with previous Musical experience who sought an opportunity to perform sophisticated works not normally attempted by church choirs and other singing groups. SINGERS: Valley Chamber Chorale members are talented singers committed to a high standard of performance. Just as our concerts display a dynamic diversity in programming and instrumentation, so do our singers reflect marvelous variety. Our members are educators and students, physicians and attorneys, stay-at-home moms, clergy, pilots, corporate executives and professional musicians. Some have sung with the Chorale for more than 30 years – some have sung just a year. Chorale members tend to be actively involved in the community and sing with the group as a way to share the gift of music with our St. Croix Valley audiences. There are those who travel as far as 40 miles and some who walk down the block to meet for our Monday night rehearsals. The group is very welc...    less