Andreas Christi Famulus by swiss composer Ivo Antognini. Cappella Nova (Scotland) : dir. Alan Tavener 21st November, 2010 : St. Andrews-in-the-square, Glasgow - Scotland **Finalist in the 2011 Simon Carrington Chamber Singers Composition Competition**...  moreAndreas Christi Famulus by swiss composer Ivo Antognini. Cappella Nova (Scotland) : dir. Alan Tavener 21st November, 2010 : St. Andrews-in-the-square, Glasgow - Scotland **Finalist in the 2011 Simon Carrington Chamber Singers Composition Competition** Andreas Christi Famulus Dignus Dei Apostolus germanus Petri et in passione socius. Videns Andreas Crucem, cum gaudio dicebat: Salve, crux preciosa, quae in corpore Christi dedicata es. O bona crux. Now this Andrew was a worthy Apostle of God, for being a servant of Christ and a brother to Peter, he was in death made like unto them both. When holy Andrew sax the cross, he said with joy: Hail, O precious Cross, Sacred to the body of Christ. O gracious cross.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

Richard Janzen, director Audrey Falk Janzen, piano Emma Gillingham, solo Video by Craig Bauman Audio Engineering by Zac Schellenberg Sound Mixing by Brandon Janzen Filmed in Marysburg Assumption Church, Marysburg, Saskatchewan, Canada

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young Singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

We have an outdoor choir and baby/toddler friendly indoor choirs. We are welcoming, friendly and relaxed with no requirement for previous experience of the ability to read music.

[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 th...

This post was orginally found on our Embro Thistle Singers blog. I remember when we had Professional Development Days when I was teaching, the teachers would complain that they were more tired that day than from a whole day of teaching.  I had had...

"Shaker Suite" arr. Nina Gilbert. Traditional Shaker spirituals. Recorded live on June 4, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis ...  more"Shaker Suite" arr. Nina Gilbert. Traditional Shaker spirituals. Recorded live on June 4, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. 1. Oh, the Beautiful Treasure 2. We Will Walk with Mother and Mourn 3. Hop Up and Jump Up.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Even though I’ve been teaching for almost 30 years, I still get affected by that glum-looking face in the third row.   ... and it's no...

Hugo Gutierrez. Agnus Dei Performed by Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois Conductor Hugo Gutierrez October 23, 2016 Church of St Catherine (St Petersburg, Russia) Video by Peter Trubinov