• Santiago Veros

    A Year As A Nomadic Composer: Teachings And Thoughts By Santiago Veros

    Added April 5 by Santiago Veros - 810 views - 0 comments

    A Year As a Nomad:   April 4, 2023, marked the last day I spent in my birth country. I shared breakfast with my brother and mother, showed my boarding pass, and within minutes, I was on a plane to London. What happened during all that time?   Well, to say that I traveled enough miles to circle t... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    A NEW World Premiere. You Won't Believe What These Kids Do!

    Added April 4 by Santiago Veros - 145 views - 0 comments

    Dear Choral Friends!  Belated Happy Easter. Today, I want to gift you a moment of immense pleasure. Over the weekend, Garden Grove High School CSUF premiered "O Crux" SATB. VIDEO HERE It would be COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE to fully describe the incredible performance this choir has delivered of my "O Crux." You simp... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why alcohol and good singing don’t mix

    Added March 27 by Chris Rowbury - 1382 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Five Works to Connect with Your Audience

    Added March 25 by Santiago Veros - 363 views - 0 comments

    In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five pieces from my SSAA catalog, each weaving its unique narrative and... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to stand and sing without getting backache

    Added March 20 by Chris Rowbury - 1198 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more

  • PlayItForward

    Rock Choir - We're Going to Rock the West

    Added March 16 by PlayItForward - 195 views - 0 comments

    Presented by Play It Forward and Choir of Opportunity Celebrating our 10th anniversary, Play It Forward & Choir of Opportunity presents a joyous, rousing concert of all the greatest rock music classics from Queen to Midnight Oil, Bon Jovi, U2, Cold Play, John Farnham, Bette Midler, Tina Turner...and more! WITH OUR AW... read more

  • Santiago Veros

    MY MONUMENTAL EFFORT TO UNITE HUMANITY - By Santiago Veros

    Added March 15 by Santiago Veros - 182 views - 0 comments

    Dear Friends, This is one of the most important moments of my life. It's a thrill to finally share with you the exciting news about "Kyrie" from its premiere at Jacksonville University, a moment so special that I flew there to experience it firsthand. Having my friend Julian Bryson conducting was very meaningful for th... read more

  • Music by Knut Nystedt

    Added March 15 by Trond Nystedt - 937 views - 0 comments

    The Norwegian composer, Knut Nystedt, has a variety of works in several genres.  We have a website: Knut Nystedt | Norwegian composer (1915-2014) where you can find information and a complete list of his works: Works | Knut Nystedt. Here you can listen to many of his works, and there are links to ... read more

  • Frances Wilson

    Stanford Singing Break at Queens' College Cambridge, 12-14 July

    Added March 7 by Frances Wilson - 182 views - 0 comments

    12-14 July 2024 Come and sing choral music by Charles Villiers Stanford in the magnificent setting of Queens’ College, Cambridge, in an exclusive weekend course hosted by the Royal School of Music to mark the centenary of the composer’s death. There will be services of Evensong and Holy Communion, includi... read more

  • World Peace Choral Festival

    Join Us for the 13th World Peace Choral Festival in Vienna 2024

    Added March 7 by World Peace Choral Festival - 200 views - 0 comments

    Dear Friends of Choral Music, We're excited to invite you to the 13th World Peace Choral Festival in Vienna, from July 18th to 21st, 2024. This year, we continue our mission under the motto "Coming together to sing, Singing for a better future," promoting world peace through music. Highlights include: Opening Cere... read more