Founded in 2009, Fermata Town is a Boston-based Mixed vocal band and a proud member of the Contemporary A Cappella League (CAL). The group released its debut album, Hold That Thought, in 2012 which was nominated for four Contemporary A Cappella Recording ...  moreFounded in 2009, Fermata Town is a Boston-based Mixed vocal band and a proud member of the Contemporary A Cappella League (CAL). The group released its debut album, Hold That Thought, in 2012 which was nominated for four Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs). Winners of the three A Cappella Community Awards (ACA's), the 2013 Boston Harmony Sweepstakes Region and recipients of Best Original Song honors at the Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals, the Townies pride themselves on their original arrangements, unique sound, and the ability to maintain a healthy balance between their music and active lifestyles.  less

Mixed Choir of “Makrygiannis” Cultural Association was founded in 1980, contributing since then to the development of choral art in the city of Arta, Greece. Its repertoire includes choral music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, works by contempor...  moreMixed Choir of “Makrygiannis” Cultural Association was founded in 1980, contributing since then to the development of choral art in the city of Arta, Greece. Its repertoire includes choral music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, works by contemporary Greek composers, traditional songs, spirituals, etc. It has given numerous concerts in Greece, Germany, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Norway, Switzerland, Hungary, Cyprus, Turkey, and Serbia. Since 2023, the choir has been organizing annually the “Arta Sacred Music Festival” which takes places in Byzantine churches of Arta. Since November 2021, the choir has been conducted by Antonis Ververis.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A concert is looming and there are a couple of songs you don’t know that well.   Photo by _foam   You’ll need to put in s...

A part of the choir's winning performance at 54th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2011 in Varaždin.

Nidarosdomens Guttekor from Norway sing an awesome version of andrew Lloyd-Webber's Pie Jesu. The soloists are Viktor Stenhjem and Lars Magnus Steinum

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You may have come across the term ‘natural voice’. You may also have realised by now that I am a member of The Natural Voice Network.   ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It doesn’t take long to form a habit. Sometimes just a tea break, let alone a whole lunchtime. But it can take ages to break a habit.    ...

Upper voice version of the set of folksongs that Seiber arranged in 1950.

A part of the choir's winning performance at 54th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2011 in Varaždin.

A part of the choir's winning performance at 55th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2012 in Varaždin.