Church choir nets CBC award.The choir choir [O.Fr.] 1 A group of singers; traditionally the chorus organized to sing in a church. Usually, Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran choirs are composed of men and boys, but occasionally in these churches and customarily in other Protestant of St. Thomas's church, Toronto, won first prize in the church choir segment of the CBC's national choral cho·ral adj. 1. Of or relating to a chorus or choir. 2. Performed or written for performance by a chorus. [Medieval Latin chor competition held recently. The choir sang Ubi caritas et amor by Maurice Durufle and the Sanctus and Benedictus from the Mass for Double Choir by Frank Martin. Organist and choirmaster John Tuttle conducts the St. Thomas's church choir. He also conducts the Exultate Chamber Singers of Toronto, which was awarded first prize in the chamber choir A chamber choir is the choral equivalent of a chamber ensemble, using voices instead of instruments. The choir will usually consist of 5-15 elite singers, often associated with a larger choral group. segment and the Healey Willan Healey Willan, CC (October 12, 1880 - February 16, 1968) was a Canadian organist and composer. He composed more than 800 works including operas, symphonies, chamber music, a concerto, and pieces for band, orchestra, organ, and piano. He is best known for his religious music. Grand Prize, for best over-all performance in the bi-annual competition. "Music is a vital part of St. Thomas's liturgy," said Barbara Obrai, parish administrator. |
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