VIVA was on a tour in the Republic of South Africa 16 - 29 April 2011. This video was recorded under a concert held by VIVA in the Drakensbergs Boys Choir School's concert hall on the 27.April 2011.

Esibizione della corale polifonica di Arsoli in una sala di villa d'este (Tivoli) per INFO www.coralepolifonicadiarsoli.it

COLLAVOCE CHOIR combines a passion for revisiting and revitalising the sacred and the popular with an eclectic folio of musical theatre, jazz and folk. Book Collavoce Choir for your wedding service, reception, concert, festival or charity event. Choose fr...  moreCOLLAVOCE CHOIR combines a passion for revisiting and revitalising the sacred and the popular with an eclectic folio of musical theatre, jazz and folk. Book Collavoce Choir for your wedding service, reception, concert, festival or charity event. Choose from a Quartet to the full sound of 40!  

Our favourite choir song of the year.

The Magnets a cappella version of Doorbell by The White Stripes. Footage taken from The Magnets "Gobsmacked" DVD

Ginger and Tonic's a cappella version of Florence and the Machine's 'Shake it Out'.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?  ...

Napa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performa...  moreNapa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performances take place in local churches, theaters, etc. The Chorale programs two rehearsal and concert seasons each year. Artistic Director & Conductor Jan Lanterman and Associate Conductor Jason Nett conduct rehearsals and performances.  

We’re a community choir with the objective of raising the profile of our charity – Equal People Performing Arts, whose objective is to provide access to the arts regardless of ability, needs or background. The choir performs songs from pop, musical th...  moreWe’re a community choir with the objective of raising the profile of our charity – Equal People Performing Arts, whose objective is to provide access to the arts regardless of ability, needs or background. The choir performs songs from pop, musical theatre and film and, alongside our experienced choir director, is run by a professional vocal coach to ensure all members are learning good supported singing at the same time as the songs.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in How to teach (and learn) a song by ear 1  I wrote about the oral tradition, teaching by ear, starting notes and breaking a song down into...