Top Vocal Groups in Denver

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Top Vocal Groups In Denver

April 4, 2013 at 7:00 am

Filed Under: Colorado Children’s Chorale, Kantorei, Local Hangouts, Marian Tuin, Nights Out, The Colorado Choir

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One of the world’s most classic and traditional celebrations of music comes from the pure and refined vocal piercings of chorale and a cappella groups. Denver is privileged to have some of the finest groups in the nation, who are invited to tour internationally. If you are looking for a time-tested and refreshing musical change of pace this spring, why not check out some of the most talented performers in Denver?

The Colorado Choir
(303) 892-5922
www.coloradochoir.com

Established in 1976, this veteran choir is one of Denver’s most established vocal groups. The Colorado Choir regularly performs alongside the Denver Symphony Orchestra and has sung the “National Anthem” at Denver Bronco and Colorado Rockies games. The choir is comprised of adults of any vocal range and auditions are held annually in August and September. The group’s concert season is in full swing running through May of this year. You can catch the group for its spring concert, which opens Friday, May 3.

5280 A Cappella
www.5280acappella.com

The 5280 A Cappella group is an eclectic mix of singers that perform an even wider range of music, spanning from jazz to gospel, folk, rock and doo wap. Formed in 2005, the energetic and ambitious group pooled together its collective experience and talent to perform, write and collaborate. In 2012, the group was named Champions of the First Annual Rocky Mountain A Cappella Sing Off. Writing and performing their original arrangements in addition to a very diverse catalog of songs makes this one of Denver’s most varied and unusual choral groups. Check the website for a complete list of upcoming performances.

Urban Method
(303) 668-7229
www.urban-method.com

Formed in 2011, this Denver vocal group hit its stride early, making the cast for season three of “The Sing Off.” Urban Method’s fresh blend of hip hop and traditional a cappella pushed it into the finals of the show and gave the group exposure as well as the challenge to continue to refine their craft. Credited for the creation of what is now called “Rap A Pella” or “Hip Hop A Pella,” Urban Method is also proficient in performing many other genres such as country, R&B and rock. For upcoming shows, check the website. This is definitely a group on the rise in Denver and on the national stage.

Kantorei
(303) 316-0356
www.kantorei.org

Led by conductor Richard Larson, Kantorei is indisputably one of Denver’s leading choral and a cappella groups. Formed in 1997 by six friends, the group has flourished and expanded its horizons dramatically in the last 15 years. Kantorei frequently performs throughout Denver and parts of eastern Colorado and has even embarked on two international tours. The next scheduled performances are May 5 in Westcliffe Colorado and May 17 and 18 at Saint John’s Cathedral.

Colorado Children’s Chorale
2420 W. 26th Ave., Suite 350-D
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 892-5600
www.childrenschorale.org

For more than three decades, the Colorado Children’s Chorale has trained 500 children ages seven to 14 of all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds to perform locally as well as around the world. Under the artistic direction of Deborah DeSantis and executive direction of Diane Newcom, the Chorale stages a diverse and innovative repertoire that ranges from traditional opera to musical theater and choral compositions. The group performs by invitation only all over the state, nation and world when given the opportunity. Upcoming performances include the Spring Chorale taking place at the Boettcher Concert Hall on April 20 as well as other performances listed on the website through May. Auditions are held annually in June and July for the following year’s concert season. You may also check the website for complete audition information.

Marian is a freelance writer with a passion for music, entertainment and nightlife. She writes regularly on assignment for Examiner.com as their Pop Music Journalist. You can view her page here.

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My husband and I attended the Colorado Choir’s Christmas concert. When the first song was over the audience sat stunned. It took a few seconds for the applause to burst out because the performance was superb! It was a multicultural event as well! I recommend that everybody go and listen to the Colorado Choir.

Theresa B.

Sang in the choir in a recent season and it was one of the best decisions that I have made in a long time. It really rekindled my love of music. If you have the opportunity to hear the choir, you definitely should it’s a group of overwhelmingly passionate local musicians that want to share lovely music with the community!

Michael

My favorite event of the holiday season is the choir’s Christmas performance. It has become a tradition for us to attend because it provides a lovely start to holiday festivities. The choir’s music is inspirational and awe-inspiring. Their sound fills the church and fills the heart.

Kevin S.

I have been attending their concerts for a couple years now, their Christmas concert is always very well done and the online will call purchase is really convenient.

Andrew H.

Interesting, varied repertoire in a beautiful setting. Thank you for the music!

Chen J.

The Colorado Choir is really something else. A family member of mine has been signing with them for years and I look forward to listening to them at each of their annual concerts. It’s a unique experience worth enjoying!

Evan C.

I have attended the Colorado Choir concerts for the past 20 years. The Christmas Concert is so joyful and very rich in sound it always starts my Christmas Season. This Christmas I understand the choir will perform songs in French, Latin and Russian and during the Winter and Spring concerts will add a Spanish piece to the repertoire. This choir is spectacular.

Jennifer C.

I have been an ongoing fan of the Colorado Choir and thank our close friend Becky McGurk for providing us tickets. We frequently attend the Christmas concert as it gets us in the spirit of the holiday. We plan to take our grandson to the March concert as he is very involved in the music program at North High School. We want him to experience the sounds of a beautiful choir. Looking forward to another great evening of music.

Juanita R-J.

I took my wife and sister-in-law to this concert. It was truly awesome. They sang how I imagine angels sing in Heaven.

Thomas T.