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Entered info will be used in chorus directory listing (fields with a * are required) Add a Director Carduus' mission is to bring vivid performances of often unheard works, and to introduce lesser performed composers into the canon of unconducted chamber choir repertoire. Concerts have included music by Josquin, Ligeti, Tallis, Howells, Victoria, Ives, Gesualdo, Hindman, Dufay, Martin, de la Rue, Messiaen, Moody, Bouque, and Hiser. Founding members of Carduus met at New England Conservatory, and maintains a relationship with the school. Carduus performs in Jordan Hall in collaboration with NEC's Contemporary Ensemble, and as part of the "NEC Opens its Doors" series. They have coached with NEC's John Heiss, and performed in masterclass with Scott Metcalfe and members of Blue Heron. The word "Carduus" means "thistle" in Latin. We feel that it captures our range of musical affects: from beautiful to a little bit edgy. We identify with the fact that it is not expressly religious, but can be tied in with religious concepts very easily. And we enjoy the varied symbolism it has held throughout the ages, how this one symbol has meant different things to different groups of people. "> Group Name: * Director: