Setting trends in choral performance, these boys (14-18yrs) glide effortlessly between Classical, Pop and Indigenous Styles. World Champions (Scenic Folklore - WCG2012). the premier performance ensemble of Kearsney College, a leading independent high sch... more
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] I blame it on the Italians. Photo by cbmd the founder of the modern musical stave was an Italian; many well-known musical f...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Music and singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see the musicians or singers to appreciate their music. So why bother going...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about choirs that choose not to perform. None of the choirs or singing groups that I have run were formed as performing groups. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] I’ve always known that I’m more interested in traditional songs, but I’ve only just realised that it’s the vocal quality that I&rs...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even singing at all, as a result. &n...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] It’s that time of year again. Summer is over and choir starts back. We choir leaders will be thinking about which songs to teach for the next s...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]It’s that time of year again when you still have time to to pop to the local garage for last-minute presents. What on earth can you get for the choral...
Performed by the men of Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "Evolution Of Music" on May 10, 2016. Solo by Stijn Dierckx. Piano: Peter Jeurissen Camera: Jelmer Lokman, Robin Van Limbergen, Ben Verhaegen, Jordan De Deken Sound: Johan De Cock
Formed in 1956 as the Derby Police Choir, the choir retained a long-standing connection with the Derbyshire Constabulary until 2018 when the choir separated from the police and rebranded with an emphasis on promoting male voice choral singing and raising ... more