History

Leeds Male Voice Choir is a choir of sixty that performs throughout the North of England and Europe. With an inclusive approach our singers have different levels of vocal experience and come from a variety of backgrounds. We aim to make choral singing as accessible as possible to all men, whilst aiming to achieve the highest possible standards.

Formed in 1916 in Leeds, the choir has performed in churches, cathedrals and concert halls throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2023 the choir launched their second album The Road Not Taken – now streaming on Spotify.

Led by Musical Director Tim Knight the choir’s performances offer something for all tastes with an eclectic mix of folk, opera, pop, sacred, show and classical music. The choir selects a diverse range of music drawn from around the globe with the aim to communicate, engage and entertain.

The concert program includes works such as “It’s A Grand Night For Singing” by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, “The Prayer” by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, “What A Wonderful World” by George Weiss and Bob Thiele, and many others, including arrangements by Tim Knight and Diana Loomer.

Admission is voluntary.
Voluntary admissions will be donated to the humanitarian organization Czech Red Cross (ČČK). The main goal of the ČČK is to provide assistance in crisis situations, such as natural disasters, accidents, or other extraordinary events, both nationally and internationally.

The Community KH Tour is a group of stellar high school musicians who make up the symphony orchestra, concert choir, orchestra and jazz band. The symphony orchestra for this tour has 68 members, the orchestra is made up of 23 string players, the jazz band has a total of 20 members, and the concert choir has 57 voices. These students represent more than 60 American high schools and colleges from several states, including Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and West Virginia.

AMA concerts will offer a varied repertoire. There will be music by the masters, music from the American Broadway stage, American folk music, and works by contemporary American composers.

Program:

Chris Bernotas – Sparks
Jay Dawson – Fanfare
John Philip Sousa – Stars & Stripes Forever

Admission is voluntary.
Voluntary entrance fee will be donated to the organization Journey Home.

Journey Home operates the Home Hospice of the Capital Region. Prague. It provides counseling services to anyone in the Czech Republic in the care of the terminally ill and dying.

Summit Chorale is one of the oldest active choral organizations in New Jersey. The chorus performs masterpieces of choral literature and music by contemporary composers and explores a variety of musical styles. Summit Chorale is an all-volunteer choir. Chorale members are recent college graduates, skilled amateurs, and active professional soloists. Soloists are encouraged to audition because Summit Chorale’s philosophy is to provide solo opportunities for its members.

The Concord Singers is a women’s community chorus in Summit, New Jersey with a forty-year history of offering high quality music through dedication and hard work. Members come from many age groups, professions and backgrounds and hail from 23 towns in six counties. The repertoire is varied and includes both sacred and secular music, classical and contemporary. Composers range from classical works by Beethoven, Mozart and Mendelssohn to more modern works by Gywneth Walker, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Z. Randall Stroope, Clifton Noble, Jr. and George Gershwin.

Program Selections:

Ludwig van Beethoven – Hallelujah from “The Mount of Olives”
Johannes Brahms – Schaffe in Mir Gott
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Abduction from the Seraglio
Albert Lortzing – Hoch lebe die Freude

Admission is voluntary.
Voluntary admission will be donated to the humanitarian organization Czech Red Cross (CRC). The main goal of the CRC is to provide assistance in crisis situations, such as natural disasters, accidents or other emergencies, both nationally and internationally.

La Jolla Symphony Chorus is recognized for its musical excellence, high standards and imaginative programming. The chorus, which is part of the University of California, San Diego, performs a variety of musical styles that blend masterful choral works with newly commissioned and rarely heard pieces. Persian-born American conductor Arian Khaefi was appointed conductor of the La Jolla Symphony Chorus in 2022. Under his leadership, the chorus has grown to 120 members and has become one of the premiere community symphony choruses on the West Coast. The La Jolla Symphony Chorus has toured the world, performing at festivals in southern France and in concerts in Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Poland and Mexico. The choir represented the United States at the Kathaumixw International Choral Festival in Canada.

Program Selections:

Felix Mendelssohn – Mitten wir im Leben sind
Barbara Baker – The Storm is Passing Over
Susan Brumfeld – No Time
J. David Moore – Will the Circle be Unbroken?
Michael Culloton – How Can I Keep From Singing

Admission is voluntary.
The voluntary entrance fee will be donated to the humanitarian organization Czech Red Cross (CRC). The main goal of the CRC is to provide assistance in crisis situations such as natural disasters, accidents or other emergencies, both nationally and internationally.

DCYOP (DC Youth Orchestra) was founded in 1960 at the request of the Washington, DC public schools and has been an integral part of the Washington, DC community ever since, supporting the musical development of over 50,000 young people. It was the first youth orchestra to perform at the Kennedy Center, has toured 24 countries, played for U.S. presidents and diplomats, and collaborated with notable musicians such as Copland, Maazel, Rostropovich, Hamlisch, Gustavo Dudamel, Yo-Yo Ma, and Kevin Deas.

A selection from the program:

George Walker – Lyric for Strings
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Ballade in A Minor
Carl Neilsen – Prelude to Act II of Saul and David

Admission is voluntary.
Voluntary admission will be donated to the Journey Home organization.

Journey Home operates the Home Hospice of the Capital Region. Prague. It provides counseling services for the terminally ill and dying to anyone in the Czech Republic.