[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by choir members to play a recording of a song before I start teaching it so they can get an idea of how it sounds.   ...

[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]   Many of us don’t like the sound of our singing voice. Some people won’t even sing in front of others because they don’t want to inf...

Founded in 2002, the Chamber Choir is a talented group of singers from the Surrey Children's and Youth choirs, chosen for their ability to read music, their colour and range, and their commitment to choral music. The 2011 Chamber Choir consists of 12 treb...  moreFounded in 2002, the Chamber Choir is a talented group of singers from the Surrey Children's and Youth choirs, chosen for their ability to read music, their colour and range, and their commitment to choral music. The 2011 Chamber Choir consists of 12 treble voices, with singers aged 16-24. Accomplishments of this distinguished group include: Gold Standing at MusicFest Canada, Richmond, 2005 "Your choir resides at the level...of artistry. The level trod by musical saints..." - Malcolm Edwards, University of Alberta Second Prize in the CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs, Vancouver, May 2006 and 2008 First place winners, Vancouver Kiwanis Festival - followed by wins at Provincial and National level Vancouver/Saskatoon, 2009 Score of 97% in Female Voice Competition, International musical Eisteddfod, Llangollen, Wales, July 2009 First Prize Equal Voices & Second Prize Chamber Choir at the International Choral Kathaumixw, Powell River, ...    less

Greater Harmony Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through performance, competition, and education. This indepen...  moreGreater Harmony Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through performance, competition, and education. This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the world's largest singing organizations for women. Every member of Greater Harmony takes immense pride in her commitment and dedication to excel in the field of four-part harmony a cappella style. Our current membership is 50+ women strong.  less

[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...

The University School Glee Club is one of the school's oldest organizations dedicated to high quality choral singing and superior musical education for its members. The group performs several concerts each year and has toured throughout North America and Europe.

We are a mixed voice choir singing a variety of musical styles including classical, pop, musicals, sacred and Scottish songs. Members' ages range from teenagers to octogenarians. To date we have recorded over 30 albums and raised over £1.5 million for charity.

My musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would lik...  moreMy musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less