[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their School. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s Choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior high School years, with Vocal tu...  moreThe Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s Choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior high School years, with Vocal tuition, performance and learning experiences that encourage the enjoyment of singing and learning Music, teamwork, good communication and self-esteem. For many years the blue and gold robes of the Australian Youth Choir have featured at cultural events that shape our nation. The Australian Youth Choir has a rich tradition in choral Music education, educating thousands of choristers throughout Australia. Choir Lesson Program Choir and singing lessons follow a set choral curriculum structure to develop the following skills on a weekly basis: Choral repertoire Sight singing / memory training Voice production Breathing techniques Performance and stagecraft skills Lessons also include rehearsal of selected Music for two annual performances.  less

Performed by VIVA Sandnes Kulturskolekor. Recorded on CD 2005. Composer Edv Grieg, lyrics by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje (1860). All photos are from the mountain massive "Rondane", taken by various photographers that you can see more of at the Norwegian To...  morePerformed by VIVA Sandnes Kulturskolekor. Recorded on CD 2005. Composer Edv Grieg, lyrics by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje (1860). All photos are from the mountain massive "Rondane", taken by various photographers that you can see more of at the Norwegian Tourist Association's homepages www.dnt.no  

Tragic and heroic film score where the haunting chants of a monk's Choir intertwine with driving strings and percussion, capturing the bittersweet essence of valor and sacrifice.

Live performance at the "Nacht der Jazzchöre" in June 2013 (Karlsruhe)

KCKCC The Standard performance and clinic at the 2016 JENerations Jazz Festival as a part of the Jazz Educators Network National Conference in Louisville, KY. Friday, January 8th at 10am. Clinicians are Rosana Eckert and Greg Jasperse. Arrangement by Britt Quentin.

Chor Leoni performing We Rise Again by Leon Dubinsky at the 2009 ACDA National Conference. To purchase the entire concert, please visit Via Media at http://viamediaavpro.com.

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For those of us who work to School terms, it is now the summer holidays. Unlike us poor folk here in the UK, the summer break is months long i...

The Vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield ...  moreThe Vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield raves, “Octarium’s ability to change the nuance of their tone and timbre without disrupting the flow of the Music enables them to pack their performances with riches without ever over-reaching for their effects.” At each presentation, Octarium offers the polished choral sonority and embodiment of the philosophy, “Eight Singers, One Voice” for which the ensemble has become well-known and respected. The Riverfront Times writes that the “eight members of Octarium go beyond raising their voices together in song; their voices warp and weave together, coalescing as a single instrument of tremendous power and depth. Octarium wields this might gracefully, never overpowering, opting instead to revel in the pliancy of the human voice.” In addition to a Kansas City-a...    less

Weeping, by Dan Heymann, as performed by The Drakensberg Boys' Choir on Wednesday 22 September 2010