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What are 2 styles in choral music?

Two kinds of choral composition were prominent during this time: the motet, a kind of Latin religious work; and the mass, another kind of sacred composition based specifically on settings of Liturgy – both were largely written for an a cappella ensemble.

What is one of the worlds most famous choral pieces?

The ‘Hallelujah’ chorus is one of the most famous pieces of Baroque choral music and the most widely known section of the work.

What are some well known choirs?

20 Greatest Choirs (according to GRAMOPHONE , January 2011)

• The Monteverdi Choir.
• Polyphony.
• Cardinall’s Musick.
• The Sixteen.
• Trinity College Choir, Cambridge.
• Wells Cathedral Choir.
• Collegium Vocale Ghent.
• Accentus Chamber Choir (Choeur de Chambre Accentus)

What is the most famous choir in the world?

And the the choirs in ascending order of votes (20-1) are:

1. 1 The Monteverdi Choir.
2. 2 Polyphony.
3. 3 The Cardinall’s Musick.
4. 4 The Sixteen.
5. 5 Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.
6. 6 Wells Cathedral Choir.
7. 7 Collegium Vocale Ghent.
8. 8 Accentus.

What genre is choral music?

polyphonal
choral music, music sung by a choir with two or more voices assigned to each part. Choral music is necessarily polyphonal—i.e., consisting of two or more autonomous vocal lines. It has a long history in European church music.

How many singers sing the choral music?

A chorus, choral society, or large ensemble is usually a choir of 40 or more singers and often includes 100+ people. These groups typically sing large works, including operas or oratorios or similar compositions. A chamber choir will never include more than 40 singers and will often be considerably smaller.

Is choral music classical?

Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus.

What period is choral?

The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language (German), contrary to the established practice of church music near the end of the first quarter of the 16th century.

What is the most famous choir in the United States?

The Tabernacle Choir at
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, it was founded in Salt Lake City in 1847 and has become a cornerstone of US choral tradition, performing at several US presidential inaugurations including those of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and the present incumbent.

What is the best choir in London?

In particular, choir groups who have their own unique sound that they are bringing to the London scene.

• The Bach Choir.
• London Oriana.
• St Albans Bach Choir.
• Trinity Boys Choir.
• West End Musical Choir.
• East Riding County Choir.
• Aeolian Singers. www.aeoliansingers.org.uk.
• Highgate Choral Society. www.hcschoir.com.

What is a choir member called?

A chorister is either a member or the leader of a choir. Any organized group of singers can be called a chorus or choir, and anyone who belongs to the group is a chorister. This term is more common when talking about boys or girls who sing in choirs (along with the alternatives choirboy and choirgirl).

What is the best choral work of all time?

RequiemHighly operatic and stirringly dramatic, Verdi’s Requiem (1874) is surely the most hellfire choral work of all, famed for a terrifying “Dies Irae” which shows us a glimpse of the Day of Judgment so tumultuous as to make the most agnostic spine tingle.

Can large-scale choral music make us question the meaning of life?

There’s nothing quite like experiencing a large chorus and orchestra performing sublime choral music in full force. And, luckily for us, many of history’s great composers have turned their pen to large-scale works for choirs, creating glorious choral music to fill large sacred spaces, and help us question the meaning of life.

What are the characteristics of the choral works of William Shakespeare?

The work has big choruses (“The Heavens Are Telling”), elegant solos and witty, vivid depictions of all God’s creatures, from whales to turtle doves, sheep to insects. Of all the great choral works, this surely offers most in terms of sheer delight

Is “Ole” by Octavo suitable for an elementary chorus?

There are a couple of tempo changes but nothing too difficult for an elementary chorus. A few Spanish words are included. This piece is great fun for children to sing and audiences will truly enjoy listening to it. The tempo changes and dramatic dynamics make this an excellent ‘teaching concept’ piece. “Ole!” LINK to Octavo.