Singers' and Choral Directors' Bible

The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir was founded in 1937 at the request of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to perform the great choral-orchestral repertoire. This continued partnership exhibits the best of collaborative ideals – two independent arts organizations combining their strengths to create beautifully lasting musical results.

The ASO Chorus made its debut on September 24, 1970. Acclaimed for the beauty, precision and expressive qualities of their singing, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Choruses have been an important part of the Orchestra's programming since their founding by the late Robert Shaw.

The Rundfunkchor Berlin (Berlin Radio Choir) is a professional German classical choir founded in 1925.

With concerts in Chicago, tours in the United States and abroad, and many award-winning recordings to its credit, the critically acclaimed Chicago Symphony Chorus, under the leadership of Duain Wolfe, has earned respect as one of the finest ensembles in the world.

The New York Philharmonic has established the New York Philharmonic Chorus to mark the opening of the new David Geffen Hall in the 2022–23 season. The ensemble — comprising New York–based, freelance professional vocalists — appears in four of the Orchestra’s programs over the season, each time prepared by Malcom J. Merriweather.

The Swedish Radio Choir was founded at the same time as the Sveriges Radio, almost 100 years ago. The 32 professional singers are as comfortable with brand new music by today’s most exciting composers as with beloved works from the rich, international choral repertoire.

The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world.

Conspirare is a Grammy-nominated, virtuoso choir of professional singers who travel to Austin from around the country to perform together.

The Crossing is a professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. They have won the Grammy for Best Choral Performance in 2018, 2019, and 2023.

Grammy® winning vocal band dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. Best known for recording Caroline Shaw's Pulitzer-winning piece, "Partita for 8 Voices."

Skylark has quickly become one of the premier recording choirs in the United States. Skylark's albums have been honored with three GRAMMY nominations and accolades from critics at home and abroad; their most recent four studio recordings have all placed in the top 10 of the Billboard Traditional Classical Chart.

Ever since its founding in the 1960s, the Monteverdi Choir has been a leading force in the world of choral music. The Monteverdi Choir has over 150 recordings to its name and has won numerous prizes. The Choir is under the patronage of HM King Charles III.

Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King's College Chapel, Cambridge . Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to critical acclaim throughout the world.

Founded in 1989, The Cardinall’s Musick is a highly successful and innovative ensemble. Taking its name from the 16th-century cardinal, Thomas Wolsey, the group is known for its extensive study of English Renaissance music.

The Kamerkoor has existed for over 80 years now and has been a world class choir for decades. Since the very beginning the choir has been known for being adventurous and innovative.

Founded in 2005, Voces8 is a British octet known for singing classical, jazz, and pop music.

Housed on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, participants in the ICC’s programs represent the diversity of central Indiana with children from nearly 20 counties, including all of the Indianapolis area suburbs and nearby rural communities. These children come from more than 359 schools and 56 school districts. Each week, the ICC holds 110 rehearsals and music classes.

NCCC is a partnership between the Indiana Fine Arts Academy and Union Chapel UMC. The goal is to provide an engaging, diverse, and affordable vocal opportunity on the Northside of Indianapolis.

Founded in 1980 by Dr. Mary Goetze and Dr. Jean Sinor, the mission of the Indiana University Children's Choir is to teach young people to value and experience excellent singing through musical activities which develop skills, sharing, self-expression, and personal growth.

The Young Voices of Indianapolis is a non-profit community choral organization involving children and young adults in grades K-12 from the greater Indianapolis area.

The Choir celebrated its 1100th birthday in 2009: boys first sang at Wells Cathedral in 909 and the full choral tradition dates back over 800 years. In 1994, the choral foundation at Wells was enriched by the addition of girl Choristers.

Founded in the fifteenth century, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups. Every Christmas Eve millions of people worldwide tune into A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service that has been broadcast almost every year by the BBC since 1928. While the Choir exists primarily to sing the daily services in King’s College Chapel, its worldwide fame and reputation, enhanced by its many recordings, has led to invitations to perform around the globe, and to an extensive international tour schedule.

The Choir of New College Oxford, composed of adult singers and boy trebles, is one of the leading choral ensembles in the world, celebrated for its distinctive and stylish performance of music from five centuries.

Founded in 1956, The Tölzer Knabenchor (Tölz Boys' Choir) is a German boys' choir named after the Upper Bavarian city of Bad Tölz and since 1971 based in Munich. The choir is ranked among the most versatile and sought-after boys' choirs in the world.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers have been singing for over 150 years, since they introduced the world to the Negro Spiritual genre in 1871. Today they continue that legacy, singing spirituals at home and abroad.

Founded in 1971, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is a Gospel choir currently directed by Carol Cymbala. The 285-voice choir has recorded three videos, three DVDs, and numerous albums, winning six Grammy Awards.

The Mississippi Mass Choir is an American gospel choir based in Jackson, Mississippi that debuted in 1988. Success came quickly to the novice recording artist. Their first eponymous album remained in the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Magazine music charts for 45 consecutive weeks.

Based out of Dallas, TX, the Grammy-winning Potter's House Mass Choir is a Gospel Choir that provides worship music for the Potter's House church.

Sacred Harp is a uniquely American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. It is a proudly inclusive and democratic part of our shared cultural heritage. Though Sacred Harp is not affiliated with any denomination, it is a deeply spiritual experience for all involved, and functions as a religious observance for many singers. Sacred Harp “singings” are not performances. There are no rehearsals and no separate seats for an audience.