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Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir for his composition Lux Aurumque
If you want to learn how this was accomplished check out the article is called "The Virtual Choir: How We Did It."
Just click on the link to explore Eric Whitacre's website and learn more!
If you want to learn how this was accomplished check out the article is called "The Virtual Choir: How We Did It."
Just click on the link to explore Eric Whitacre's website and learn more!
The Virtual Piano
You can use this website to find pitches, work on music theory, and even practice. It is fun to just play around too!
You can use this website to find pitches, work on music theory, and even practice. It is fun to just play around too!
Blue Heron Renaissance Choir
Blue Heron is a local vocal ensemble that combines a commitment to vivid live performance with the study of original source materials and historical performance practice. Founded in 1999, Blue Heron presents its own series of concerts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, performs regularly at Monadnock Music in New Hampshire, and has appeared at other venues throughout the Northeast, including the 92nd Street Y in New York City. While this choir mainly performs early music from Medieval to Renaissance, they have also branched out and performed recently composed music as well. Check out their website and maybe make plans to see one of their concerts in Cambridge, Massachusetts - near Harvard Square. You will be inspired!
Chanticleer
Chanticleer is based in San Francisco an is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass. This choir performs their original interpretations of vocal literature from Renaissance to Jazz, and from Gospel to venturesome new music. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
Elektra Women's Choir
Elektra Women's Choir was started in 1987 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. This women's choir is regarded as an international leader in the classical women’s choir movement. Its mandate is to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women’s repertoire. Elektra is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works. These are some of the qualities that have allowed Elektra to maintain its place among the choral elite nationally and internationally. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
The King's Singers
The Kings Singers is one of the world's most celebrated vocal groups, the King's Singers embodies the true meaning of an all-male a cappella group. This world renowned 20 member choir was been around since 1968 with little member turn over, which has contributed largely to its world-wide fame. The King’s Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings (over 150), media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a class-act with a delightfully British wit. This vocal group is a "must explore." You will not be disappointed by their immaculate vocal technique, inspiring musicality, and their ability to move the soul. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
L.A. Master Chorale
The Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC) is recognized as one of the cultural treasures of Los Angelos and one of the world’s premier choruses. This chorale performs in the Walt Disney Center, has performed around the world with famous musical artists, and has created many recordings. The 2010|11 season, its 47th, marks its eighth as the resident chorus of the landmark Walt Disney Concert Hall. A founding resident company of the Music Center, the Chorale has played a leading role in the ongoing resurgence of interest in choral music. The New York Times calls the choir “inspired,” The New York Observer declares it “a superb vocal ensemble,” and the Los Angeles Times proclaims it “matchelssly polished.” Cited as a national leader for its innovative and dynamic programming and its commitment to commissioning new works. A choir worth checking out!
Peninsula Women's Chorus
Founded in 1966, the Peninsula Women's Chorus is based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) is a Palo Alto-based, 50-voice women's choir performing high-quality classical and contemporary music in the Bay Area and many parts of the world. Committed to excellence in the performance of diverse and challenging choral literature for women's voices, the PWC has come to national and international attention through live performance and recordings and has added significantly to the choral literature by commissioning new music. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
The St. Olaf Choir
Perhaps one of the best college choirs in the country, The St. Olaf Choir is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. It has 75 mixed voices (SATB) who are all students of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. St. Olaf Choir members are full-time undergraduate students. Their commitment to the choir involves rehearsing five days a week in addition to completing a full schedule of academic and musical studies. For nearly a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen. Since its founding in 1912, the St. Olaf Choir has set a standard in the choral art, serving as a model for choirs of all levels. The ensemble’s annual tour brings its artistry and message to thousands of people across the nation and around the world. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser was originally formed over a dozen years ago while were students together at Indiana University. Quickly they became a YouTube sensation! This choir is not your average "male a cappella group." SNC are neither strait-lace nor straight-faced. This ensemble captivates sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that will move you - make you laugh.
On their website they have items you can purchase, photos, concert dates, and a blog. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
On their website they have items you can purchase, photos, concert dates, and a blog. Check them out by clicking on the name above!
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
Founded in January 1970, when conductor John Oliver was named Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at the Tanglewood Music Center, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus made its debut on April 11 that year, in a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Leonard Bernstein conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Made up of members who donate their time and talent, and formed originally under the joint sponsorship of Boston University and the Boston Symphony Orchestra for performances during the BSO’s summer season at Tanglewood, the chorus originally numbered 60 well-trained Boston-area singers, but quickly expanded to a complement of 120 singers in 1971-72 and by 1972-73 had begun to play a major role in the BSO’s Symphony Hall subscription season as well as at Tanglewood. Now numbering more than 250 members, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus performs year-round with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops and has developed an international reputation for its skill, intelligence, versatility, thrilling sound, and enthusiastic performances. Why not go to one of their concerts?
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