[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] If you're anything like me, you leAve everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Opportunities to sing with others, especially in harmony, are very rare when you’re confined to your house. This could be a chance to discover the joys...

Nidaros Cathedral choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ choir has over 900 years of ric...  moreNidaros Cathedral choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ choir has over 900 years of rich history. It’s the main choir of Nidaros Cathedral which is located in the ancient capital of Trondheim, Norway. It’s also the main choir of Royal events. The choir will celebrate its 100 years of modern history in 2027 with a global tour. Current artistic director and conductor, Bjørn Moe - a former soprano in the choir, successfully reinvented the choir since joining as conductor in 1973. There are 100 members in the main choir, 70 sopranos/altos (9-15 years old) and 30 tenors/basses (15-68 years old). In addition, the mini-boys choir, has 40 boys ages 7-9. Apart from religious repertoire, the choir also sings Norwegian folk songs as well as songs from different cultures around the world. Each year the choir collaborates with orchestras to present...    less

8th Colors of Worship A Sacred Music Festival @ Church of the Risen Lord UP Diliman

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low.     Just lik...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs hAve a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

The Alberton mens' choir was founded by Bennie Bierman in 1992. Since 2018 Dr. Paul Potgieter is the conductor. We perform at a variety of functions, often during church services. Our Easter-and Christmas programs are very popular. We also present a prais...  moreThe Alberton mens' choir was founded by Bennie Bierman in 1992. Since 2018 Dr. Paul Potgieter is the conductor. We perform at a variety of functions, often during church services. Our Easter-and Christmas programs are very popular. We also present a praise service ("Lofdiens") as church service. Our "soiree choralis" is another enjoyable event that we host. This is an ideal fundraiser for a church or other organisation.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Often, at the end of a singing workshop, someone will tell me that they didn’t think they were singing the right thing and ask if there is anything they...