• Lisa Wong

    Searching for Choral Repertoire?

    Added February 12, 2014 by Lisa Wong - 984 views - 0 comments

    http://choosingchoralrepertoire.blogspot.com/

  • Yin-Chu Jou

    Last Few Places: 2014 Directors' Familiarization Trip "Jump into Ireland"

    Added February 8, 2014 by Yin-Chu Jou - 877 views - 0 comments

    Few places left. Apply today by sending an email to Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou: yinchu@faf.org 1-800-526-2908 Apply for FAF’s 2014 Familiarization Travel Grant: a complimentary 5-night Familiarization Trip to Ireland! (Land-Only Offer; Airfare refunded upon choir's contract signing for Festiv... read more

  • A Valentine from Jane Monheit

    Added February 6, 2014 by Met Museum Presents - 617 views - 0 comments

    Beloved Grammy-nominated vocalist Jane Monheit performs a special program in celebration of Valentine's Day.   The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 212 570 3949 for tickets or visit  http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/a-valentine-from-jane... read more

  • Karen Boyce

    Children's Choir Welcomes all (Upper Hutt New Zealand- published in Upper Hutt Leader Wednesday 29 January 2014)

    Added February 6, 2014 by Karen Boyce - 827 views - 0 comments

      Singing in a choir can develop children’s listening and cooperative skills, give them confidence and show them how music expresses feelings and ideas. It can also be a lot of fun. Upper Hutt’s Major Minors Children’s Choir meets again on Sunday, February 2, and the two volunteer tutors are inv... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to use gestures to conduct your choir effectively

    Added February 5, 2014 by Chris Rowbury - 2250 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I describe my job as being the guy who stands out front and waves his arms about. “I point, you sing” is what I tell the choir.   Caradog Statue, Aberdare by Darren Wyn Rees   That i... read more

  • Stacy Horn

    TEDx Talk about the Joys, Benefits, and Science of Singing

    Added February 4, 2014 by Stacy Horn - 1570 views - 0 comments

    I gave a TEDX talk about group singing.  I had a very short time to hit all the crucials points.  I'm sure I left many out, but I did my best! I hope it gets more people to join choirs and other groups of people who sing together.    

  • Andrew Throssell

    A happy New Year, and a New Album

    Added February 1, 2014 by Andrew Throssell - 685 views - 0 comments

    Bringing our loyal fans the VERY FIRST LISTEN to our new album, THESE ISLANDS! You can listen to and download Greensleeves, from our forthcoming album, COMPLETELY FOR FREE! Complete with a stunning solo from Mr Chris Hughes. Equally, if you would like to give a donation towards Albion's unique and exciting work,... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    Come and Sing - Albion

    Added February 1, 2014 by Andrew Throssell - 902 views - 0 comments

    Have you heard Albion?   Now is your chance to sing with them and perform.   After the lovely massed singing at Christmas, this year we're holding a Come and Sing! Absorb some of the Albion techniques, work closely with the singers in a choral workshop, and then take part in the 'Spring Songs' concert i... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    12 ideas to help deal with problems in a small chorus

    Added January 29, 2014 by Chris Rowbury - 1843 views - 0 comments

    [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers on my own blog.Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.  A choir leader asks:   “I would very much appreciate yo... read more

  • Michael McGlynn

    On Choral Music in Worship

    Added January 28, 2014 by Michael McGlynn - 1503 views - 0 comments

    [Originally published on Michael McGlynn's Wordpress site HERE, and subsequently published by On Being, December 2011]   I was brought up as a Roman Catholic. My parents endeavoured to give me every opportunity to be exposed to a vast range of music, strongly encouraging our explorations, be they rock or classic... read more