Announcing a new study which explores partcipation in choirs and Singing groups. This is a new research project from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK. The study asks why people sing in choirs and what the experience of Singing has been duri...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There was an article by Alex Petridis in The Guardian a few years back in which he claimed that:   “Singing out of tune can convey emotions tha...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes we’re asked to lead a rehearsal or run a Singing workshop or perform a song and we do our job very well. But afterwards we don’t feel...

Goss Community Choir (Hallam & Tarneit) were created in 2009 to bring together people with a passion for Singing. There is no pre-requisite to have prior Singing or choir experience so we welcome beginners as well as seasoned vocalists. The minim...  moreGoss Community Choir (Hallam & Tarneit) were created in 2009 to bring together people with a passion for Singing. There is no pre-requisite to have prior Singing or choir experience so we welcome beginners as well as seasoned vocalists. The minimum age requirement for our adult chorale is 16yrs. Both males and female are welcome to join our Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass groups. Performances are organised in conjunction with local council support throughout the year  

I wrote an essay about group Singing for Time, and I mentioned ChoirPlace as one of the places to find a choir.    This is a picture of a summer sing I went to on Monday, hosted by the West Village Chorale.  

Are you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Newport is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No auditions ...  moreAre you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Newport is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries from people looking for one-to-one Singing lessons. I tell them that unfortunately I don’t offer them.     I...

Alive and Singing perform "Viva La Vida", (by Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin), arranged and conducted by Jamie Serafi, on Saturday 6th July 2013 at Bedford Corn Exchange, at their SINGSATIONAL 100 Voices End Of Year Concert. Fi...  moreAlive and Singing perform "Viva La Vida", (by Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin), arranged and conducted by Jamie Serafi, on Saturday 6th July 2013 at Bedford Corn Exchange, at their SINGSATIONAL 100 Voices End Of Year Concert. Find out more about joining Alive and Singing at http://www.aliveandSinging.com  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Planning a Singing workshop is a lot like planning a regular choir session.   Photo by Pink Singers   The main differences are t...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is something different and special about a residential learning experience.   photo by Martyn Gorman   A whole day of Singing i...