Thursday, 19 September 2013
Friday, 13 September 2013
Video: 'TOKUNBO' by The Pearls Choir
Published to Youtube on 25th December 2012, 'Tokunbo' is a interesting and beautiful choral piece written by Dayo Oyedun and performed by The Pearls Choir conducted by Akinola Samson.
It was performed at Africa Sings 3, the 2012 edition of the Annual Africa Sings that took place on 7th August 2012 at the University of Lagos. Africa Sings is an annual musical concert organized by the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria. An initiative of Albert Oikelome.
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Time for Melody from Heaven!
News Source: Choral Arena
News Location: Abuja, Nigeria
The Amazing Grace Musical Group(AGMG) once again bring her Annual Concert tagged 'Melody from Heaven' to lovers of fine gospel Choral music in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja and environs. Melody from Heaven 2013 has been themed 'Attitude of Gratitude' and it promises to be a time of soul thrilling and uplifting musical experience for all, young and old alike.
Birmingham Boys Choir to begin Collaborative Concert Series
News Source: All Alabama
News Location: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
News Location: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
The Birmingham Boys Choir will add to its usual concert routine in 2013-14 with its first Collaborative Concert Series.
An Indian dance troupe, an operatic soprano and a vocal jazz ensemble will partner with the boys at three events, all held at Samford University.
An Indian dance troupe, an operatic soprano and a vocal jazz ensemble will partner with the boys at three events, all held at Samford University.
Read full story here:
UJCM Choir, 5 other Choral groups to light the stage at M.A.S.S
News Source: Choral Arena
News Location: Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Osun State, Nigeria is set to ignite as KOINONIA Entertainment presents the first ever edition of M.A.S.S – Music According 2D Streets & Scriptures. M.A.S.S is a Faith Based Music/Entertainment initiative designed as an assemblage of music loving youths, students of higher institutions as well as upwardly mobile professionals and adults.
News Location: Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Osun State, Nigeria is set to ignite as KOINONIA Entertainment presents the first ever edition of M.A.S.S – Music According 2D Streets & Scriptures. M.A.S.S is a Faith Based Music/Entertainment initiative designed as an assemblage of music loving youths, students of higher institutions as well as upwardly mobile professionals and adults.
It
promises to be a soul lifting and thrilling experience for lovers of
Choral Music as 6 Choral groups will be at the event to present best of
choral music. They are:
University Joint Christian Mission(UJCM) Choir, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State.
Community Youth Mass Choir, Ilesa, Osun State.
Community Youth Mass Choir, Osogbo, Osun State.
Ife Township Youth Choir, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
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| The UJCM Choir, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria |
M.A.S.S will be a 10 Hour Captivating, Back to Back Praise & Worship Festival where thousands of youth will celebrate under this clean and family friendly, musical atmosphere of thanksgiving.
This first Leg of this Gospel Music Concert & Road jam will premiere on Friday 11th October, 2013 at the Technical College Field and Sports Pavilion, Osogbo, Osun State from 7pm till Dawn.
Apart from the Choral groups, It will also feature a MASSive representation of the Nigerian Gospel Music Industry across diverse genres: BigBolaji, Nathaniel Bassey, Nikki Laoye, Okiki Jesu Fuji, PITA, Provabs,
Psalmos, Segun Obe, Sola Allyson, TDEBS, TOLUccI,Vivien Stephens, Tolazee with other emerging minstrels in the terrain.
M.A.S.S is organized in strategic partnership with KingdomConnect MobileApp and X2D and its supported by PraiseworldOnline Radio, Trans-Audio Limited, OSBC TV, Gospogroove,Leisure Springs Hotels, Osun
Capital Hotels and Gospotainment. M.A.S.S Premiere Edition is Proudly Endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, State of Osun.
Connect with M.A.S.S Movement for more information at:
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
American Military Spouses Choir fail to win the $1 million prize.
News Source: Portland Herald Press
News Location: Maine, U.S.A
Read full story here: http://www.pressherald.com/news/lewiston-native-choir-cut-from-show_2013-09-05.html
News Location: Maine, U.S.A
Abi Hodgson and 36 other members of the American Military Spouses Choir fail to win the $1 million prize.
Abi Hodgson has definitely got talent, but on Wednesday night the Lewiston native and her choir mates learned that their talent won't lead them to a $1 million prize.
Abi Hodgson
Hodgson and the 36 other members of the American Military Spouses Choir were eliminated Wednesday night from the NBC reality TV show "America's Got Talent" after a vote by viewers.
Read full story here: http://www.pressherald.com/news/lewiston-native-choir-cut-from-show_2013-09-05.html
German’s ex-Chancellor underwrites a Girls Choir
News Source: Slipped Disc
News Location: Hannover, Germany
News Location: Hannover, Germany
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| Founded in 1952, the Mädchenchor Hannover (Hanover Girls Choir) is one of the best known youth choirs in Germany. The ensemble has earned acclaim by winning such contests as the Deutscher Chorwettbewerb (the German Choir Competition), “Let the Peoples Sing” (Competition of the European Broadcasting Union), the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf and more. |
Gerhard Schroeder and his wife, Doris, have provided funds for a professorship in conducting at the Hannover Academy of Music and Dance. The post will secure the future of the Hannover Girls’ Choir, of which the Schroeders are great fans.
Read full story here: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2013/08/germans-ex-chancellor-underwrites-a-girls-choir.html
UJCM Choir and 5 other Choral groups to feature at M.A.S.S
Osun State, Nigeria is set to ignite as KOINONIA Entertainment presents the first ever edition of M.A.S.S – Music According 2D Streets & Scriptures. M.A.S.S is a Faith Based Music/Entertainment initiative designed as an assemblage of music loving youths, students of higher institutions as well as upwardly mobile professionals and adults.
It promises to be a soul lifting and thrilling experience for lovers of Choral Music as 6 Choral groups will be at the event to present best of choral music. They are:
University Joint Christian Mission(UJCM) Choir, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
M.A.S.S will be a 10 Hour Captivating, Back to Back Praise & Worship Festival where thousands of youth will celebrate under this clean and family friendly, musical atmosphere of thanksgiving.
This first Leg of this Gospel Music Concert & Road jam will premiere on Friday 11th October, 2013 at the Technical College Field and Sports Pavilion, Osogbo, Osun State from 7pm till Dawn.
Apart from the Choral groups, It will also feature a MASSive representation of the Nigerian Gospel Music Industry across diverse genres: BigBolaji, Nathaniel Bassey, Nikki Laoye, Okiki Jesu Fuji, PITA, Provabs,
Psalmos, Segun Obe, Sola Allyson, TDEBS, TOLUccI,Vivien Stephens, Tolazee with other emerging minstrels in the terrain.
M.A.S.S is organized in strategic partnership with KingdomConnect MobileApp and X2D and its supported by PraiseworldOnline Radio, Trans-Audio Limited, OSBC TV, Gospogroove,Leisure Springs Hotels, Osun
Capital Hotels and Gospotainment. M.A.S.S Premiere Edition is Proudly Endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, State of Osun.
Connect with M.A.S.S Movement for more information at:
www.masscitytours.com
twitter: mass_movement
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It promises to be a soul lifting and thrilling experience for lovers of Choral Music as 6 Choral groups will be at the event to present best of choral music. They are:
University Joint Christian Mission(UJCM) Choir, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State.
Joint Campus Fellowship Choir, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State.
Community Youth Mass Choir, Ilesa, Osun State.
Community Youth Mass Choir, Osogbo, Osun State.
Ife Township Youth Choir, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
M.A.S.S will be a 10 Hour Captivating, Back to Back Praise & Worship Festival where thousands of youth will celebrate under this clean and family friendly, musical atmosphere of thanksgiving.
This first Leg of this Gospel Music Concert & Road jam will premiere on Friday 11th October, 2013 at the Technical College Field and Sports Pavilion, Osogbo, Osun State from 7pm till Dawn.
Apart from the Choral groups, It will also feature a MASSive representation of the Nigerian Gospel Music Industry across diverse genres: BigBolaji, Nathaniel Bassey, Nikki Laoye, Okiki Jesu Fuji, PITA, Provabs,
Psalmos, Segun Obe, Sola Allyson, TDEBS, TOLUccI,Vivien Stephens, Tolazee with other emerging minstrels in the terrain.
M.A.S.S is organized in strategic partnership with KingdomConnect MobileApp and X2D and its supported by PraiseworldOnline Radio, Trans-Audio Limited, OSBC TV, Gospogroove,Leisure Springs Hotels, Osun
Capital Hotels and Gospotainment. M.A.S.S Premiere Edition is Proudly Endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, State of Osun.
Connect with M.A.S.S Movement for more information at:
www.masscitytours.com
twitter: mass_movement
facebook: mass city tours
Monday, 9 September 2013
Haitian Boys Choir to Perform in D.C. Sept. 13 at Smithsonian
News Source: Afro
News Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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| Renowned Boys’ Choir of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Music School of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo/The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art (Courtesy Photo) |
Thirty young ambassadors will remind a Washington, D.C. audience of the enduring spirit—and struggle—of the Haitian people three years after an earthquake devastated the impoverished country.
Les Petits Chanteurs, or The Little Singers, the renowned boys’ choir of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Music School of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will be featured in concert at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art on Sept. 13.
Read full story here: http://www.afro.com/sections/arts_entertainment/story.htm?storyid=79678
Friday, 6 September 2013
Children’s Choir returns from European trip on a high note
Twenty-one gifted Pennsylvanian singers ventured over to central Europe over the summer to perform for locals and trace back to their roots.
For 10 days in July, members of the Bel Canto children’s choir performed shows throughout Germany and the Czech Republic. Singers also visited historical sites while working to connect them to their cultural backgrounds.
The Bel Canto children’s choir is made up of auditioned singers from five southeastern Pennsylvania counties who meet weekly in Trappe, Allentown, and Red Hill. The singers who recently explored abroad were members of the concert choir, which is limited to 5th- through 12th-graders.
Issa Rae Goes To Church For ‘The Choir’, Her Latest Web Series
News Source: Tubefilter
For her newest project, the Awkward Black Girl is stepping behind the camera. Issa Rae is the director in charge of The Choir, a web series about a church musical group that is, to say the least, untraditional.
The Choir lives on Alright TV, a multicultural, faith-friendly YouTube channel that has previously debuted series featuring notable figures like Glozell and Deion Sanders. While many of Alright’s other shows only relate to the church obtusely, The Choir‘s characters make up a young group of performers trying to liven up their congregation. The resulting spectacle is a satirical look at modern black churches.
Read full story here: http://www.tubefilter.com/2013/09/03/issa-rae-the-choir-alright-tv/
Jakarta’s resident choir hits high note at European Grand Prix
News Source: The Jarkata Post
News Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
News Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
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| For Indonesia: The Batavia Madrigal Choir, seen here before their departure, represented the nation for the first time at the European Grand Prix (EGP) for Choral Singing on Aug. 28 in Arezzo, Italy. Courtesy of the Batavia Madrigal Choir |
Indonesia made its first appearance at the European Grand Prix (EGP) for Choral Singing on Aug. 28 in Arezzo, Italy, representing Asia in the prestigious annual competition.
Mita Jasmine, the choir’s spokeswoman, said that the grand prix had been a tough battle for all five competing choirs. “Being a finalist in the grand prix was already an acclaimed and hard-earned achievement, since it was a battle between the best of the best,” Mita told The Jakarta Post via text message.
The Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) became eligible to compete in the EGP after winning top honors at the Prof. Georgi Dimitrov International May Choir Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, in 2012, beating the winners of choral competitions held in Tolosa, Spain; Arezzo, Italy; Debrecen, Hungary; Maribo, Slovenia; and Tours, France.
Mita Jasmine, the choir’s spokeswoman, said that the grand prix had been a tough battle for all five competing choirs. “Being a finalist in the grand prix was already an acclaimed and hard-earned achievement, since it was a battle between the best of the best,” Mita told The Jakarta Post via text message.
The Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) became eligible to compete in the EGP after winning top honors at the Prof. Georgi Dimitrov International May Choir Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, in 2012, beating the winners of choral competitions held in Tolosa, Spain; Arezzo, Italy; Debrecen, Hungary; Maribo, Slovenia; and Tours, France.
Heritage Choir Celebrates Twenty Years, Announces International Concert Tour
News Source: KGSG Television
News Location: St. George, Utah, U.S.A
The Southern Utah Heritage Choir is proud to announce a special choral presentation entitled “Letters From Ireland” on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the St George Tabernacle.
News Location: St. George, Utah, U.S.A
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| The Southern Utah Heritage Choir. Photo credit: Lynne Clark |
This will be the first concert during a year long celebration of 20 years of music making in St George and it will also be a bon voyage for the choir as they embark on a ten-day international concert tour to Ireland October 5, 2013.
Read full story here: KCSG Television - Heritage Choir Celebrates Twenty Years Announces International Concert Tour
Read full story here: KCSG Television - Heritage Choir Celebrates Twenty Years Announces International Concert Tour
Fishwives' Choir Charity Fishing Song soars to iTunes Top Spot
News Source: This is Cornwall
The Fishwives' Choir, which raises money for the Fishermen's Mission, released its single When The Boat Comes In/Eternal Father on Saturday.
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| The Fishwives' Choir have gone to the top of the iTunes Vocal Chart. From left, Jennie Ansell, Sue Hendriks and Hannah Pascoe |
After going straight in at No 2 on the music site's UK Vocal Chart it sneaked into pole position on Saturday evening, retaining its place into Sunday over the bank holiday weekend.
The maritime melody was nestled alongside the likes of Etta James and Frank Sinatra and was released after the choir, started by Jane Dolby after she lost her husband at sea, saw its popularity grow.
Read full story here: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Fishwives-Choir-charity-fishing-song-soars-iTunes/story-19717402-detail/story.html#axzz2e4WP1Di3
Divine Divas of Sunbury win Australian National Eisteddfod of Choirs Award
News Source: Herald Sun
News Location: Sunbury, Victoria, Australia
News Location: Sunbury, Victoria, Australia
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| The Divine Divas of Sunbury won a major choir award under the guidance of choir leader Adam Przwelocki. Source: News Limited |
SUNBURY choirs were in tune and on song at last month's Australian National Eisteddfod of Choirs, with four groups trained by Adam Przewlocki wowing judges.
The Divine Divas of Sunbury won the Open Popular Choir award with their all-male contemporaries Voca coming second. Two other choirs, Sunvox Vocal Company and younger women's and girls choir Cantare, were highly commended.
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
International Choral Competition auditions
News Source: Manila Standard Today
News Location: Manila, Philippines
Interkultur Germany—the group behind the World Choir Games–has long wanted to stage an international festival here. It has teamed up with Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), Star City, the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA), and Globe Telecom for Sing N Joy Manila at the Aliw and Star Theaters this December.
In preparation for this, MBC has announced qualifying auditions for Philippine choirs, which will be held on Aug. 17 in Baguio, Aug. 24 in Cebu, Aug. 31 in Davao, and Sept. 7 in Iloilo.
News Location: Manila, Philippines
Interkultur Germany—the group behind the World Choir Games–has long wanted to stage an international festival here. It has teamed up with Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), Star City, the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA), and Globe Telecom for Sing N Joy Manila at the Aliw and Star Theaters this December.
In preparation for this, MBC has announced qualifying auditions for Philippine choirs, which will be held on Aug. 17 in Baguio, Aug. 24 in Cebu, Aug. 31 in Davao, and Sept. 7 in Iloilo.
Children’s choirs, as well as non-professional groups—mixed choruses, all-male, and all-female ensembles—are invited to contest the slots open to local choirs, whose participation will be subsidized by MBC. Former champions of the MBC National Choral Competition from 2007-2012 have automatically been invited into the contest proper.
Read full story here: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/08/14/international-choral-competition-auditions/
Monday, 26 August 2013
Barthelmess leaving Will C. Wood choir program after 23 years
News Source: The Reporter News
News Location: Vacaville, Carlifornia, U.S.A
Will C. Wood High School's Sylvan Singers knew this year would be different, but until school started last week, they did not realize how different.
On Thursday, the first day of choir class, they were greeted by a parent from the Sylvan Choir Boosters and Principal Cliff De Graw, who brought a letter to read to them. It was from their director, David Barthelmess, who founded the Sylvan choir program soon after he began teaching at Wood 23 years ago.
Read full story here:
Friday, 23 August 2013
Contemporary Choir to mark Fifth Anniversary
News Source: Worcester News
News Location: Worcestershire, England
ONE of Worcestershire’s biggest contemporary choirs is to mark its fifth anniversary in style next month.
The VU – Voices Unlimited – Sound has become one of the largest ensembles in the county, having grown from 30 members to 120 in the past five years.
Read full story here:
Choir sought for Theatre Royal Project
News Source: yourcanterbury.co.uk
News Location: Margate, U.K
The Theatre Royal in Margate is appealing for a female choir to come forward and help with a new project.
The theatre has been invited to take part in an Arts Council-funded project called Follow That Herring next year.
Read the full story here: http://www.yourcanterbury.co.uk/leisure/choir_sought_for_theatre_royal_project_1_2342912
Curtain comes down on Weardale 50-year-old Choir
News Source: The Northern Echo
News Location: Beamish, County Durham, England
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| Stanhope Choral, under musical director Isabel Rossall, in final concert at Beamish Museum chapel. |
THE final curtain has come down for a choral group that has helped keep a North-East dale on the musical map for nearly half-a-century.
After performing at thousands of concerts and services throughout the region the Weardale-based Stanhope Choral gave its final concert in the chapel at Beamish Museum at the weekend.
Read full story here:
You can sing our praises later for this supposed cure for snoring
News Source: MSN NOW
News Location: Devon, England
If you're driving your partner/roommate/easily annoyed relative crazy with your snoring, we may have a magical solution for you: singing.
According to research carried out by the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in England, singing improves the tone of your throat muscles, which helps prevent you from making so many annoying sounds when you're snoozing.
Ugandan Orphans Choir coming to Katy Park Baptist
News Source: Sedalia News Journal
News Location: Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.A
The Ugandan Orphans Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, has announced that they will be performing at Katy Park Baptist Church on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
All ten children have been given hope through Childcare Worldwide’s Sponsorship Program and now they are here to spread that hope to audiences all across the United States.
Read full story here: http://sedalianewsjournal.com/2013/08/20/ugandan-orphans-choir-coming-to-katy-park-baptist/
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