There might be readers of this Blog who want to mount a really big work with a relatively small choir. In which case I thought I’d share some thoughts on our current project to perform Verdi’s Messa di Requiem in Guildford on November 24th 201...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Shama is from Bangladesh. She loves choral Singing, but wonders if all choral music is religious:   “I love Singing and have been Singing sinc...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   You’re learning a song in four-part harmony and you think you’ve nailed your harmony part.   © Copyright Basher Eyre and li...

We are a made up of individuals in recovery from addiction, parents & carers and friends of recovery. We raise the profile of recovery and reduce stigma through Singing. We are available to Sing at events, conferences, seasonal and any other times. We...  moreWe are a made up of individuals in recovery from addiction, parents & carers and friends of recovery. We raise the profile of recovery and reduce stigma through Singing. We are available to Sing at events, conferences, seasonal and any other times. We average 18 members and meet weekly.  

How about starting your choir year 2026 in the music capital Vienna?   meeting music, in cooperation with the Chorforum Wien and the Schubert-Gesellschaft Wien-Lichtental, invites you to the    34th edition of the International Franz S...

Latin “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We Sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, profess...  moreLatin “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We Sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founding artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two adult ensembles and two youth choirs. The five-time Grammy-nominated chamber choir Conspirare, with extraordinarily talented Singers from around the country, is presented in an annual concert series in Austin and other Texas communities, tours in the U.S. and abroad, and records on the Harmonia Mundi label. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer Singers performs at least one large choral/orchestral work annually in Austin and often collaborates with the Austin Symphony and other performing organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educat...    less

The Idea The award winning “Funky Voices” was founded and launched in 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that Sing modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by hi...  moreThe Idea The award winning “Funky Voices” was founded and launched in 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that Sing modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by highly qualified and experienced music tutors. SanDra Colston BA Hons (Musical Director) arranges the music to suit the choir members, and to bring the music up to date and possible for a choir to Sing. The Sound With passions for vocal harmonies, and personal influences being likes of; Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Luther VanDross, Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson. The aim is to bring a similar vocal energy to Funky Voices… From Emotional rich harmonies to Feel-good dance tracks, our repertoire includes, including “Take That”, “Michael Jackson”, “Queen”, “Supertramp”, making it an exciting and enjoyable experience for everyone. The People Funky Voices is not a ‘conventional’ choir due to the age range being open to ages 16 to 80 who come from all w...    less

The next Gospelnight Dresden season will start on 9 September 2011. Everyone is invited to Sing with us. Rehearsals are Fridays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Dresden-Strehlen. Invited are people from age 16, regardless of their origin or their faith, to get to...  moreThe next Gospelnight Dresden season will start on 9 September 2011. Everyone is invited to Sing with us. Rehearsals are Fridays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Dresden-Strehlen. Invited are people from age 16, regardless of their origin or their faith, to get to know fellowship and Christian love. With about 150 Singers, an organization team of 12 permanent members, a professional engineering and logistics crew, a band consisting of professional musicians and a passionate director Gospelnight Dresden fulfills all requirements to offer visitors of worship a memorable evening in meeting with the joy of the Gospel. Every season by collections we support a project for people in need with 2000-3000 €.  less

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