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Miltenberg, Germany

Most of you are aware that the Ensemble had been to Germany in July 2008 to participate in the 7. Internationaler Chorwettbewerb, held in Miltenberg. We were one of six choirs from across the globe to be selected to participate in the prestigious event. We were, in effect, the only choir from Asia that year. This also made us the first Indian choir (as is quite often the case) to have been selected for the competition.






2006 - Till Date

October 3rd & 4th, 2009

The Stop-Gaps razzle-dazzled the Broadway stage in 'Widening the Street' - A revue of some of Broadway's most popular and favourite musical numbers from such musicals as The Lion King, Oliver!, Rent, Les Misérables, South Pacific and Chicago

September 8th, 2008

'This, That and the Other'; a Piano Recital and popular Pop, Jazz, Gospel and Spiritual works performed by the choir and some of Mumbai's favourite soloists

July 10th to July 20th, 2008

Participated in the 7. Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Miltenberg, Germany. After winning the Bronze at the competition, the choir revisited old friends at Stuttgart (Chor-Art) and performed at the Matthäuskirche. At the invitation of the Mayor of Stuttgart, the choir performed at the opening of the India Week and at the opening of the Indian Film Festival. They were then welcomed in Munich, where they performed at the Sankt Paul Kirche

July 4th, 2008

'An Indian Garland of Song' - The Pre-Tour Concert

December 1st, 2007

The Ensemble performed at the Christmas Programme organised by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse

November 15th, 2007

'When The Saints Go Marching In' - Concert featuring the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble and prominent choral groups & soloists from Mumbai in aid of maintenance & repair of the heritage structure All Saints Church, Malabar Hill, Mumbai

September 2nd, 2007

'Stained Glass & Strobe Lights' - Annual concert by the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble. A choral rendition of music right from the 15th century, sacred songs and popular Negro Spirituals to present day pop and jazz hits

September 9th, 2006

'Mozart and More' - Concert to commemorate the 250th Birth Anniversary of Mozart

July 22nd to July 26th, 2006

The Ensemble took part in The World Choir Games 2006 held at Xiamen, China in the Sacred, Gospel & Spiritual and Pop categories winning two silver medals and one bronze medal

July 9th, 2006

'Over The Wall' a preview of the concerts at the World Choir Games 2006




 

2001 - 2005

September 3rd, 2005

'For Old Times' Sake' a programme of music of yesteryears with some of Mumbai's leading soloists, in honour of people who have made a significant contribution to the Mumbai music scene, and are no more

August 12th & 13th, 2005

'The Stop-Gaps in Concert' at Bangalore on invitation from the Bangalore Music Teachers' Forum

February 2nd, 2005

Following the Tsunami disaster, a concert titled 'Waves' was held in association with the N.C.P.A. All proceeds went to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund

September 18th, 2004

A concert titled 'Bridging the World with Song' was performed at Pune on the invitation of The Poona Music Society

September, 11th, 2004

A concert titled 'Encore' featured Aude-Priya Wacziarag (Soprano) and Noel Godin (Bass) and the best of the Stop-Gaps repertoire of the past 20 years

July 7th to July 20th, 2004

Tour of Germany. The Ensemble performed on 10th July, 2004 at the Inauguration of the New City Hall at Stuttgart on the invitation of the Mayor of Stuttgart. The Stop-Gaps also performed at Liederhalle in conjunction with Chor-Art, Stuttgart. The programme consisted of a mix of German, Indian and international songs. The Ensemble travelled to North Germany, thereafter, to participate at the Third Choir Olympics at Bremen, winning two Silver Medals in the Popular Music and Scenic Folklore categories. They also gave two concerts at the historic Kaiser Wilheim Gedachniskirche in Berlin

July 5th, 2004

The Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble performed gratis at a concert for the Consulate of Netherlands, which was held at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai

July 2nd, 2004

'Going For A Song' - A preview of our repertoire for the German Tour was held for sponsors of the Choir Olympics, Bremen at the Tata Experimental Theatre

September 7th, 2003

'Quite Simply The Best' - 20th Anniversary Concert featuring the best of the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble's repertoire over the last twenty years

April 24th, 2003

'A Sister City Sings' - in conjunction with Chor-Art Stuttgart, Germany. Stuttgart is the sister city of Mumbai. The concert, a programme of German, Indian and international songs, was presented in collaboration with the German Consulate at the Tata Theatre

September, 2002

'A Song For All Ages' - A programme designed to appeal to a wide audience, ranging from children's nursery rhymes to highbrow operatic arias and choruses

May, 2002

XII Festival International de Chant Choral de Nancy, France - performances in Paris, Rome and the Papal audience at the Vatican

April 27th, 2002

'Going Over' - A prelude to the Stop-Gaps' concert abroad, previewing their concert repertoire overseas.

September 8th, 2001

'Viva Verdi' - Opera Arias and choruses

February 25th, 2001

'Mardi Gras' - Latin American and Pop Music at St. Andrew's Auditorium

February 24th, 2001

'Carnival' - Latin American & Pop Music at the Tata Theatre

 




1996 - 2000

September 9th, 2000

'Music of a Memorable Millennium' - A 4-day festival spanning music from the 16th century Madrigals to present day Pop and Jazz with artistes from abroad, in association with the British Council, Max Mueller Bhavan and Alliance Francaise de Bombay

April, 2000

'One Day When We Were Young' - a variety concert of songs on yesteryears, in aid of the DCC's Senior Citizen Home Project

March, 2000

'Carnival' - a programme of Latin American music and dance in aid of Mobile Creches

February 12th, 2000

'Red Ribbons' - concert in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's AIDS Hospice

September 25th, 1999

'The Best of Poulenc' - concert sponsored by Alliance Francaise de Bombay to commemorate the birth centenary of the French composer, Francis Poulenc

August 4th, 1999

'This Is Worth Fighting For - Konzert for Kargil' - with the best of Mumbai's western music performers, to raise funds for the widows and orphans of jawans killed in the Kargil conflict

April 29th, 1999

'Tribute to Duke Ellington' - Jazz concert featuring the works of the legendary American composer, on his birth centenary

December, 1998

Christmas Celebrations in Israel and closing of Israel's celebrations of 50 years of Independence - performances in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth

September 25th, 1998

'With Gratitude to Gershwin' - a tribute to George Gershwin on the eve of his birth centenary, featuring the best of his compositions and performed with some of the leading soloists from Mumbai and Pune

September 6th, 1998

'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing' - dedicated to the memory of Mother Teresa and to music teachers on Teachers Day, featuring the Missa Luba and folk songs from around the world

August 14th, 1997

'Songs of Freedom' - to celebrate 50 years of India's Independence, Specially performed on the night of 14th August, to usher in the Golden Jubilee. The choir performed 29 songs from all over the world in 11 different languages

September 7th, 1996

'The Peaceable Kingdom' - by Randall Thompson, and rare choral masterpieces by other great composers

March 30th ,1996

'The Stop-Gaps Go To The Movies'

 




1991 - 1995

September 23rd, 1995

'In Celebration' - Songs from the movies to celebrate 100 years of cinema along with the celebration of the wonderful performance by the Stop-Gaps in Nancy

May, 1995

IXth Festival International de Chant Choral de Nancy, France.

May 5th, 1995

'On Wings Of Song' - a prelude to the concert tour abroad.

September 17th, 1994

'With a Voice of Singing' a programme of a cappella music

September 4th, 1993

'A Little Wider Street' - Songs from Broadway musicals

September 4th, 1992

'Rhyme, Rhythm and Romance'

June 27th & 28th, 1992

'Some Enchanted Evening'

August 17th, 1991

'Parts & Pieces - A Musical Mosaic'

April 29th, 1991

'The Mozart Commemorative Concert'

 




1986 - 1990

September 22nd, 1990

'Bach, Bizet and Bernstein' - The 'B' all of music

August 18th , 1989

'A Grand Night of Singing'

September, 1988

'An Organ and Choral Recital' - with Padmashri Handel Manuel

August 9th , 1987

'A Little Light Music'- Madrigals, Ballads and Songs by British composers

September, 1986

'A Treasure of Inspirational Music' - Religious masterpieces by the Great Composers

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