When I first visited Riva del Garda, it was the Middle of autumn; and to my amazement, it felt like it was all the four seasons at the same time. the scent of still blooming flowery bushes reminded me of spring; the trees with ripe peaches and oranges rec...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We’re in the Middle of learning a song. People are struggling a bit. then someone asks: “What note is that?”   Photo by ph...

Mood Swing is made up of about 20 members. Some have been here since the beginning, some joined this year and others fit somewhere in the Middle. We have an exacting standard of singing - we are just not sure what that exactly is! One of the most impo...  moreMood Swing is made up of about 20 members. Some have been here since the beginning, some joined this year and others fit somewhere in the Middle. We have an exacting standard of singing - we are just not sure what that exactly is! One of the most important facets of Mood Swing is that we have fun with what we do and it comes across not only in our singing, but also in our performances. We may not have perfected laughing and singing at the same time, but we give it a fair go! Since 2001, Mood Swing have been wowing audiences with our full sounds and suave choreography. With a range of music from '20s swing, African songs, traditional gospel, contemporary hits and fun ditties arranged in three and four parts, Mood Swing have something for all Ages. Fabulously led by Lisa Schwabe, Mood Swing have been singing around Melbourne at concerts, churches and private functions to the delight of all who see and hear us. Don't you be the one to miss out!  less

One of the things we find with our choir is  that during the Middle or the year (our New Zealand winter) , we're often plagued with choir members getting sick, wintery bitter weather (so nobody wants to leave their warm homes), or members taking trip...

Be sure to check out "Choosing Choral Repertoire" at http://choosingchoralrepertoire.blogspot.com/.  New pieces and old favorites will be recommended for Middle school, high school, and university/community choirs. 

Come to our Swing! Into Christmas concert at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 12 December at 4pm and you will want to “Raise your voice and stamp your feet, get up and out of your seat and be in the mix in the Middle of the dance floor!" This conc...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I run singing workshops all over the place (why not book me and try one?).   Photo by C. Moses   At some places the workshops are full and...

A special African Prayer as performed by the UP Youth Choir 2012

Hafa adai Cantate-ians! We are gearing up for another exciting season. First rehearsal starts, Thursday, Aug 1st at St. John's parish hall in upper tumon. Singers of all Ages and abilities are welcome. No auditions needed. We're looking for solos, du...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Over the years I have run choirs and singing groups all based on the same principles, but in different locations. the general mix of genders, Ages, backgro...