[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather long and boring.     Photot by ToniVC   But a fe...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert.     People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...

[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...

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

[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...

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

Tim Knight will lead you through this day singing music from by Franz Joseph Haydn (which has been requested by our hosts). Pieces will include Haydn's Little Organ Mass, Haydn's Creation, Mozart's Ave Verum and some other surprises from the period ..... ...

[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...