[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. they seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   It’s the time of year when many people make resolutions, set goals and devise plans for the coming year.   photo by --Tico--   But i...

Due to Covid restrictions all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series of rehearsal recordings... all for free! Enjoy this SATB version of "Wonderful Peace" !

the Choir was formed in August 2009. Several months previous, a number of likeminded individuals began to visualise the formation of a Male Choir for the Lower Llynfi Valley, something which this area of the County Borough of Bridgend, South Wales lacke...  morethe Choir was formed in August 2009. Several months previous, a number of likeminded individuals began to visualise the formation of a Male Choir for the Lower Llynfi Valley, something which this area of the County Borough of Bridgend, South Wales lacked. Following lengthy discussions with a number of experienced and well respected Choristers, we came up with some basic philosophies. • Keep the choir to a manageable size • Take our music to the community-at-large • Establish ourselves as a quality musical group • Encourage less experienced Choristers to grow in ability and musicality • Share our joy in singing One thing was fundamental, and that was to keep the choir `Ego-Free` their mantra being ‘Leave your Egos at the door as it’s the music that matters’. their desire was to form a group in which lasting friendships would grow and be nurtured, with an aim to bond and enjoy singing, and at the same time, perform to the community, raise money for charity and have lots of pleasure doing so. Members...    less

In choral music, I found my tool for social change. Growing up in a Latin American country with a sociologist mother, I witnessed social injustice firsthand. I gained class consciousness and experienced crises personally. I'm talking about financial crise...

If you enjoy singing with others, you will love being a member of the Tri-Cees Community Chorale. the group performs something for everyone: Seasonal Favorites, Classic Hits, Spirituals, Broadway Showtunes, Standards, World and Historical music. We mee...  more If you enjoy singing with others, you will love being a member of the Tri-Cees Community Chorale. the group performs something for everyone: Seasonal Favorites, Classic Hits, Spirituals, Broadway Showtunes, Standards, World and Historical music. We meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M in the sanctuary of United Presbyterian Church in Slatington, PA.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Put me in front of a huge crowd of strangers and I’ll perform loud and proud.   Photo by Anirudh Koul   But in a room full of friend...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Unless you’re singing vocalises or songs with just one word (‘alleluia’, ‘mravalžamier’), you have to deal with lyrics at some...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my singing workshop I record the group singing through all the songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...