About Canticum Chamber Choir
CANTICUM CHAMBER CHOIR is an independent semi-professional choir based in Brisbane. It was formed in 1995 with Emily Cox as its founding Music Director. The ensemble’s members are skilled amateur musicians, some of whom have had formal musical training and others who are professionals in other fields. The choir performs a diverse repertoire from the renaissance and baroque periods through to choral music of late 20th century and contemporary composers, and has been premiered many works. Apart from presenting its own concert series, Canticum has collaborated with professional arts companies, including several productions with the Queensland Ballet and many concerts with the QSO and the QYSO.
About Emily Cox
EMILY COX has earned a reputation as one of the leading figures in the Australian choral music scene. She is Canticum's founding Music Director and is Music Director of the Brisbane Chorale. Lecturer in choral studies at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Emily teaches conducting and directs the Conservatorium Chamber Choir, and is also Choir Director at St Mary's Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point where she and organist Christopher Wrench oversee a vibrant music programme.
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Repertoire
Canticum expands its repertoire every year. This (not comprehensive) list of Canticum's repertoire includes pieces performed in concerts, at weddings, church services or functions. These pieces vary substantially in difficulty and number of voice parts.
Aguiar, Ernani: Salmo 150
Ampt, Robert: Mary the Virgin (Magnificat)
Bach, J.S.: Weihnachtsoratorium; Mass in G minor; Magnificat; Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring; Passion according to St John; motets
Barber, Samuel: Agnus Dei
Berger: A Rose Touched by the Sun's Warm Rays
Bernstein, Leonard: Chichester Psalms
Biebl, Franz: Ave Maria
Brahms, Johannes: Liebeslieder Waltzer; Es ist das Heil uns kommen her; Warum ist das Licht gegeben?
Britten, Benjamin: St Nicolas; Hymn to St Cecilia; Rejoice in the Lamb; A Boy Was Born
Brophy, Gerard: Capricornia
Bruch, Max: Gebet
Bruckner, Anton: Vexilla Regis
Byrd, William: Mass for five voices