[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sarcastic remarks from X Factor judges. Teachers telling kids to “stand at the back and just mime”. Being made to stand up and sing solo to get...

Manzanita Harmony, a new men's a cappella choir in Santa Rosa, CA just held its first rehearsal. We are 22 singers strong. All the men are solid singers, have good music reading skills, and can sing in a mixed standing.  We sing both barbershop and ...

Singing Lessons in Mortain, Normandy – Find Your Voice at HeartSong Have you always wanted to sing but never quite had the confidence? Or maybe you already sing and would love to develop your voice, improve technique, or simply enjoy music more ful...

This Song specially produced by the Sing Out Strong worldwide virtual choir during Covid-19 lockdown for VE Day in support of the Combat Stress Charity. None of the participants ever meeting. music available from all download stores (100% of revenue to th...  moreThis Song specially produced by the Sing Out Strong worldwide virtual choir during Covid-19 lockdown for VE Day in support of the Combat Stress Charity. None of the participants ever meeting. music available from all download stores (100% of revenue to the charity). Lyrics and music Emma Rowland 2015, Studio and video production Simon Hopkins Tewkesbury TV. Please see film credits for all volunteers.  

PROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My...  morePROGRAM NOTES: While reading James Weldon Johnson’s poem for the first time, I was immediately reminded of all the difficult times that music has helped me through. How I wrote the composition Hope to process a miscarriage, or how I wrote I Will Lift My Eyes at a time when multiple family members, both young and old, were being diagnosed with cancer. No matter life’s challenges, music has always been an outlet for me to cope and heal. It has helped me to persevere and fight through some of life's most difficult moments, ultimately making me a stronger person. The world can be a challenging place, but each of us are warriors—armed with the gift to Sing, and filled with the fire, passion, drive, and grit to conquer anything. CREDITS: "The Gift to Sing" For SATB and piano music by Zachary J. Moore Words by James Weldon Johnson Chamber Choir, Goose Creek High School Emily Reeves Bohl, conductor Ken Myers, collaborative pianist Josh Bohl, recording engineer Zach Moore, mixing and mastering  less

Sing We and Chant It by Thomas Morley sung by Cantu Spiritus Chamber Choir. Dress rehearsal. We are new, this was our first concert.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I believe that everyone can sing. If you want to know more, you can read “Everyone can sing...

From our August 11, 2013, concert, "From Darkness Into Light"

"Sing for Joy" from the oratorio "Judas Maccabeus" by George Friedrich Handel, arr. Linda Spevacek. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of ...  more"Sing for Joy" from the oratorio "Judas Maccabeus" by George Friedrich Handel, arr. Linda Spevacek. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Robert Todd, Accompanist: Susan Dodd.