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.

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/

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.

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http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_23906901/barthelmess-leaving-will-c-wood-choir-program-after

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: 

http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/10618621.Contemporary_choir_to_mark_fifth_anniversary/?ref=nt

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

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:

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/crook/10620961.Curtain_comes_down_on_Weardale_50_year_old_choir/

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.

Read full story here: http://now.msn.com/snoring-cured-by-singing-study-in-england-and-choir-director-alise-ojay-claim

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/

VSU Gospel Choir takes stage in NYC for America's Got Talent

News Source: WWBT NBC12

News Location: Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A

The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale has won over the hearts of the America's Got Talent judges. Now, they'll find out if viewer's votes will propel them to the next round.

The group received a yes vote from all three judges, advancing to Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Tuesday and Wednesday, they'll be back on the show performing and finding out whether their quest will continue.

Read full story here: http://www.nbc12.com/story/23197120/vsu-gospel-choir-takes-stage-in-nyc-for-americas-got-talent

Meat and greet: Man Choir brings in the SNAGs

News Source: The Age

Like an army marches on its stomach, the Choir of Man's harmonies are fuelled by beer and charred meat. Bearded blokes arrive at a warehouse in a Darwin industrial estate, wander out the back and crack open stubbies to warm up their vocal cords while band members tune a banjo and a dobro (guitar) in the corner.

This unlikely gang of public servants, engineers, students and shopkeepers is the brainchild of singer-songwriter David Garnham, who grew up in Wonthaggi and Phillip Island before following a girl up north seven years ago. The relationship didn't last but he fell in love with this most manly of towns, which he now calls home.

Read full story here: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/meat-and-greet-man-choir-brings-in-the-snags-20130819-2s7b7.html

Results of the 7th Choral Competition of South American Folk and Popular Music

News Source: International Federation of Choral Music

News Location: Argentina

The Argentinian Association for Choral Music "America Cantat"-AAMCANT is happy to present the results of the 7th Choral Competition of South American Folk and Popular Music.

The ceremony took place at the Theatre Coliseo Podesta in La Plata and was attended by the Mayor of La Plata, Dr Pablo Bruera, the Secretary of Culture and Education, Dr George Cipollone and all the participants, jury members, organizers as well as a cheering audience.

Read full story here: http://www.ifcm.net/index.php?c=43&see=472&nid=rss

The Fishwives Choir: Giving voice to those lost at sea

News Source: The Telegraph

News Location: Essex, England

The Fishwives Choir: 'When the Boat Comes In/Eternal Father’ is released on iTunes on August 24

Jane Dolby used Gareth Malone’s BBC programme The Choir as inspiration after her husband Colin drowned at sea.

November 10, 2008, began as a normal working day for Colin Dolby, a 47-year-old trawlerman from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. 

“He went into the garden and he looked at the trees to see which way the wind was blowing,” remembers his wife Jane. “When he set out, the weather was fine and then a storm sprung out. It was one of those storms where the rain is so fierce it stings your face, really lashing.”

Read full story here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/10252430/The-Fishwives-Choir-Giving-voice-to-those-lost-at-sea.html

Singers sought for Italian Choir Festival

News Source: Newcastle Herald

News Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

AUDITION: Choir conductor Philip Matthias wants more singers. Picture: Phil Hearne

Singers have been invited to join the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir Echology on its upcoming performance at a prestigious music festival in Italy.

Choir conductor Philip Matthias will take the choir to The International Festival of Sacred Music and Art in November, when it will perform in the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome.

Read full story here: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1716434/singers-sought-for-italian-choir-festival/?cs=316

African Children’s Choir thrills audience

News Source: statesboroherald.com

News Location: Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.A

With all smiles, a talented group of 7- to 11-year-old members of the African Children's Choir recently took the stage at Statesboro New Covenant Church to delight those in attendance.

On the road for 14 months, the children have performed traditional songs and spirituals and gospel favorites in 33 states and Canada.

Read full story here: http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/52506/

Norfolk High Choir to perform with Foreigner

News Source: Norfolk Daily News

News Location: Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S.A

Members of the Norfolk High School’s select choir have been chosen to perform a song with the rock band Foreigner when it performs in Norfolk next month at the Divots DeVent Center.

"As far as I'm concerned, music is not only the most powerful form of communication between the peoples of the world, it provides a gateway that opens up a fantastic new dimension of feeling and creativity.  Anything we can do to provide our young ones with the tools to express themselves through music is our goal in this partnership," said Mick Jones, Foreigner guitarist.

Read full story here: http://norfolkdailynews.com/news/norfolk-high-choir-to-perform-with-foreigner/article_1188319a-08da-11e3-9cab-0019bb30f31a.html?TNNoMobile

Creswell are top Choir once again

News Source: Worksop Guardian

News Location: Worksop, Noittinghamshire, England

Creswell Junior School Choir have been voted Best Choir in the District at the Bolsover School Choir Festival for the second time in five years.

The school had not taken part in the event, which was held at Heritage High School since their triumph back in 2008, but showed they had lost none of the ability as they peformed the Mamas and the Papas classic California Dreamin’ and One Hundred Years, which was composed by their leader and deputy headmaster Peter Lack.

Read full story here: http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/worksop-creswell-are-top-choir-once-again-1-5965208

Borgess Hospital Choir uses Lunch Breaks to Practice

News Source: WWMT-TV Newschannel 3

News Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A

The busy day of a doctor or nurse often barely allows for a break. But amazingly, in the little free time they have, staff at Borgess Health in Kalamazoo recently formed their own hospital choir. 

The selfless endeavor is bringing joy to patients, their families and the community as a whole
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Read full story here: http://www.wwmt.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wwmt_borgess-hospital-choir-uses-lunch-breaks-practice-12810.shtml?wap=0

Therapy Choir overcomes obstacles to sing

News Source: hometownlife.com

News Location: Michigna, U.S.A

A fulfilling life is possible after medical rehabilitation and therapy. And music can also help to heal the brain and inspire.

Len McCulloch, director of Therapy Choirs of Michigan, knows this and points to the members of choir as examples.

The choir is made up of individuals who have a variety of physical disabilities. It is a unique a capella group composed of men and women recovering from traumatic brain injuries.

Read full story here: http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130817/NEWS08/308170015/Therapy-Choir-overcomes-obstacles-sing

Children’s Choir performs at G.I. Retirement Home

News Source: theindependent.com

News Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.A

Seniors at Riverside Lodge Retirement Community were entertained by a traveling troupe of orphans from around the globe on Friday when the Matsiko Choir stopped by for a performance.

The group of 16 children — most of whom are from Liberia and Peru — performed songs such as R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly,” Mexican folk song “La Bamba” and an original song to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance.”

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http://mobile.theindependent.com/grandisland/pm_109167/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=NZJIOpPS

Kokomo Children's Choir seeks new members

News Source: Kokomo Tribune

News Location: Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.A

The Kokomo Children’s Choir is seeking new members for the 2013-14 season. The choir is made up of boys and girls ages 7 through 17 with unchanged voices.

Read full story here: http://kokomotribune.com/areabriefs/x312409976/New-members-needed-for-choir

Three Sisters help celebrate Youth Choir’s 50th Anniversary

News Source: The Ironton Tribune

News Location: Ironton, Ohio, U.S.A

For three sisters from Ironton, singing is a family affair.

Connie Mayne Dziagwa, Cathy Mayne Lyttle and Cheri Mayne Barbee share a common bond aside from being sisters; all three were members of the All Ohio State Fair Youth Choir.

Dziagwa was in the choir in 1967; Cathy in 1976; and Cheri in 1982. Connie says it didn’t take much effort to encourage her younger sisters to follow in her footsteps.

Read full story here: http://www.irontontribune.com/2013/08/19/three-sisters-help-celebrate-youth-choirs-50th-anniversary/

PHOTOS: African Children's Choir performances

News Source: The Camden Haven Courier

News Location: Camden Haven, New South Wales, Australia

Over 1000 tickets were sold in the Camden Haven to people keen to hear, see and feel the magic from the African Children's Choir.

The children and their chaperons were hosted by St Joseph's Primary School choir and the two young groups performed together in the finale number, Sing - a piece written by singer-songwriter Gary Barlow and composed by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Read full story and see Photos here: 

http://www.camdencourier.com.au/story/1714196/photos-african-childrens-choir-performances/?cs=12

African Children's Choir hits right note on Tour

News Source: Macquarie Port News

News Location: Camden Haven, New South Wales, Australia

A sell-out: The African Children’s Choir performs at North Haven Bowling Club on Saturday night during its highly anticipated local tour. Pic: KATE DWYER

THE African Children’s choir have proved a hit in the Camden Haven on their first Australian tour.

The group of seven to 12 year olds performed twice on the weekend and managed to sell out both concerts.

Read full story here: http://www.portnews.com.au/story/1712862/choir-hits-right-note-on-tour/?cs=257

Honors Youth Choir to hold Auditions

News Source: Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle

News Location: Rockport, Massachusetts, U.S.A

Auditions for the 2013-14 season for the Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 2 High St., Rockport

Read more here: http://www.wickedlocal.com/hamilton/features/x369949188/Honors-Youth-Choir-to-hold-auditions

Choir, Soloists perform Bach and Handel in Ocean Grove

News Source: Asbury Park Press

News Location: Ocean Grove, New Jersey, U.S.A

Wake up, friends. The voice of God is calling. 

He’s about one block from the boardwalk, and he wants you to come meet him. Seek the celestial strains of that supreme spirit song on Sunday evening, Aug. 25, at Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium.

Under the title Sacred Masterworks: “Baroque Treasures: Great Works of Handel and Bach,” .....

Read full story here: http://www.app.com/article/20130818/NJENT01/308180014/Choir-soloists-perform-Bach-Handel-Ocean-Grove?nclick_check=1

Hungarian Choir runs Music Lessons at Scissett First School

News Source: The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

News Location: West Yorkshire, England

 

Aurin Girls Choir Conductor Laslo Duranyik - from Hungary at Scissett First School, as children from schools in Huddersfield got some expert tuition – from a world-famous choir.

Pupils in Scissett were given the chance to take part in special workshops featuring members of The Aurin Girls Choir, from Hungary.

The choir are on a tour of the UK and in addition to headlining a concert in the town, they worked with kids at Scissett First School.

Read full story here: http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/hungarian-choir-runs-music-lessons-4885315

Local Choir ready to begin 40th Season

News Source: Shoreline Beacon

News Location: Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Pictured above, under the direction of Anne Little, are the Chantry Singers in their most recent photo. 

On September 10th, the Chantry Singers will begin its 40th season of bringing choral music to the residents of Saugeen Shores. This award winning community choir was founded in 1974, Port Elgin’s Centennial year.

Clarissa MacKay, a long time resident, and member of the Centennial Committee, had a dream of having a community choir for anyone in the area who loved singing. 

Read full story here: http://www.shorelinebeacon.com/2013/08/14/local-choir-ready-to-begin-40th-season

Boys Choir schedules monthly auditions

News Source: arizona.newszap.com

News Location: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A

Glendale resident Kenneth Hunley, right, soloist, is one of several West Valley residents who have joined the Phoenix Boys Choir.

Special to Independent Newsmedia, Inc. USA

The Phoenix Boys Choir holds monthly auditions for the 2013-14 season beginning in August for ages 7 and older with an unchanged voice for the first two choir levels: Training and Cadet.

Members of the choir learn geography, cultural education, .....

Read full story here: http://arizona.newszap.com/westvalley/124774-114/boys-choir-schedules-monthly-auditions

Choral Society begins new season

News Source: The Kirriemuir Herald

News Location: Kirriemuir, U.K

Angus Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its new season on Friday, September 6 at 7.30pm in the East and Old Church hall, Forfar.

The society’s Christmas concert will be held in the Lowson Memorial Church, in Forfar on Saturday, December 14 at 7.30pm when...

Read the full story here: http://www.kirriemuirherald.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/choral-society-begins-new-season-1-3042844

The Sixteen present a Choral Pilgrimage

News Source: Peterborough Telegraph

News Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

World-renowned choir The Sixteen is delighted to present its 13th ‘Choral Pilgrimage: The Queen of Heaven’, at Peterborough Cathedral

Read full story here: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/leisure-lifestyle/the-sixteen-present-a-choral-pilgrimage-at-peterborough-cathedral-1-5382709

Music Directors meet to promote Choral Music

News Source: GhanaWeb

News Location: Prampram, Ghana

Choral music directors from across the continent have met at the second strategic workshop for the African Federation of Choral Music at Prampram to discuss ways to rediscover, develop, preserve and propagate the African choral culture.

The event, which was held at the City Escape Hotel at Prampram also afforded the participants the opportunity to assess the progress of choral music on the continent.

After three days of deliberations, the music directors resolved to constantly promote choral music as a strategic tool for the integration of Africa and also underscored their commitment to unearth and develop more singing talents.

Read full story here: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/artikel.php?ID=282247