<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Choir Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Choir Times- News and Stories about Children's Choirs all over the World]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:26:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.choirtimes.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[An Interview with Sanna Salminen, Conductor of Vox Aurea, Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the Golden Gate International Choral Festival, we had the opportunity to talk with Sanna Salminen, conductor of Vox Aurea from Finland.  Sanna shares what makes Vox Aurea unique, advice for young singers hoping to perform at competition level, genres of music that Vox Aurea sings, and what she hopes the audience feels through their music. ]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/post/an-interview-with-sanna-salminen-conductor-of-vox-aurea-finland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63bf8659dc3f2805c6be77</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/a2c575_c48d71aa53aa4253bcb43ea5b48ac626/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Sarah Khan-Akselrod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Will You Be? Echoes of Eureka Tells a Forgotten Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful choral opera brings a forgotten chapter of history to life and asks audience members to reflect on their role in shaping the future. History can repeat itself—unless people choose to remember it. Echoes of Eureka, a choral opera by Eric Tuan, tells the story of the expulsion of Chinese residents from Eureka, California—a chapter of history that is often overlooked, yet far from irrelevant. Through music and storytelling, the opera becomes more than a retelling; it is a warning,...]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/post/who-will-you-be-echoes-of-eureka-tells-a-forgotten-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a4badf8e7e84c72c18b2b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:51:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2c575_e4f1858e578e433c955c7fe484ecabcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Khan-Akselrod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singing Without Borders: How music brings the world together, one choir at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is bubbling as young singers from around the world gather in anticipation of one of the United States’ only international children’s choral festivals—the 2026 Golden Gate International Children’s and Youth Choral Festival, hosted by the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir. From July 13–18 in the San Francisco Bay Area, choirs will come together to perform, compete, and most importantly, make connections that go beyond music. For a first-time participant like Erik Bajraktari from the...]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/post/singing-without-borders-how-music-brings-the-world-together-one-choir-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a49abf8e7e84c72c1870d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:39:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sarah Khan-Akselrod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singing Beyond Borders: Josep Vila Jover on the Power of Choral Music ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the days on the calendar fly by, the excitement continues to build for the 2026 Golden Gate International Choral Festival. Rather than just a gathering of talented young singers, the festival serves as a bridge between cultures, bringing together children from around the world through a shared love of music. From July 13th to the 18th, 2026, singers will partake in competitions, performances, and cultural exchanges that go beyond music. Sponsored every three years by the Piedmont East Bay...]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/post/singing-beyond-borders-josep-vila-jover-on-the-power-of-choral-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a46fe8ae4d2c74dd1b7dc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:27:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sarah Khan-Akselrod</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Voices Become One: What Makes a Choir Sound Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[A choir can be full of talented singers yet still sound...stuffy. So what actually makes a choir sound good? While talent is a significant part, many components fit into what makes a choir sound good. A choir is like a sandwich—you need good ingredients, but more importantly, they need to actually work together. Choir is not solo singing. A choir is special because it’s one of the few places where blending in is more important than standing out. Rather than trying to sound like the loudest...]]></description><link>https://www.choirtimes.com/post/template-product-review-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0faddea2438924d10b1382</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:14:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_a64e60c3c633483d9889b95b1b0dc607~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Khan-Akselrod</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>