[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most of the people who come to my singing workshops are in their 50s and pretty much all of them have a story to tell about the Time someone told the...

… this how we think about it, but let’s see, what the others say! "Venezia in Musica was a great experience for me and my choir. the festival was well organized and the staff was always smiling and helpful. We found Caorle picturesque and ...

Dear Singers/Conductors, We invite you in the beautiful village Paralia, Greece, situated on the West coast of the thermaic gulf and in the shadow of Olympus, on the 9th edition of international Choir Festival "Music and sea" , September 1...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreDear Singers/Conductors, We invite you in the beautiful village Paralia, Greece, situated on the West coast of the thermaic gulf and in the shadow of Olympus, on the 9th edition of international Choir Festival "Music and sea" , September 10-15,2021. It's festival for competitive and non-competitive parts. Please see the rules and application form on our web page: www.magculture.mk If you had any questions or you need official invitation please contact us. Deadline for applications is July 30,2021.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

We defined storyteller because we range from Musicals (West Side Story) to the blacks of Africa (Homeless), the popular French songs (the Troi Cloches) tango (Libertango) From Scottish songs (Loch Lomond) to the '60s (California Dreaming ) by the Beatles ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe defined storyteller because we range from Musicals (West Side Story) to the blacks of Africa (Homeless), the popular French songs (the Troi Cloches) tango (Libertango) From Scottish songs (Loch Lomond) to the '60s (California Dreaming ) by the Beatles (Obladi oblada) to Italian folk songs (Improvviso) ... I stop 'cause the papyrus is stretching too ...! Siamo definiti CANTASTORIE perchè spaziamo dal Musical (West side story) ai neri d'Africa (Homeless), dalle canzoni popolari francesi (Le Troi Cloches) al tango (Libertango), Dalle canzoni scozzesi (Loch Lomond) agli anni '60 (Sognando California) dai Beatles (obladi oblada) alle canzoni popolari italiane (Improvviso)...mi fermo perche' il papiro si sta allungando troppo...!!!  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

We are a brand new auditioned SATB chamber choir based in Leeds, West Yorkshire committed to exploring the meaning of music in context. We welcome experienced SATB singers who are keen to perform music of all genres to a high standard in an informal envir...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe are a brand new auditioned SATB chamber choir based in Leeds, West Yorkshire committed to exploring the meaning of music in context. We welcome experienced SATB singers who are keen to perform music of all genres to a high standard in an informal environment. Our ethos: CONTEXT Historical, social and environmental contexts of music, and the influence of these on performance, will be central to rehearsals and cOncerts. they will define the themes of our repertoire each year. COLLABORATION Based in Leeds, the choir has numerous opportunities to collaborate with other ensembles, composers and charities to promote and support musicians throughout the North. We hope to work with a variety of musicians to develop quality and future collaboration within the choir. COMMUNICATION No music?! Yes, we will perform without sheet music in cOncerts. in doing this, we intend to submerse ourselves, and audience in the context of the music. This will enable the choir to fully communicate their interpretations of the ...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

Sydney Vocal Project is one of Australia's most unique and exciting contemporary chamber choirs. We sing with excellence in mind and have no tolerance of lazy singing!

One Voice Community Choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. individual choir mem...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreOne Voice Community Choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. individual choir members are involved in a wide range of local community projects and often call Upon the whole choir to help drive fundraising events across the region. One Voice Community Choir celebrates diversity and continually sources new material from its multi-cultural roots. the inspired leadership of Musical Director Tyndale Thomas MBE, combined with 14 years of performance experience has produced a stunning sound and versatile choral ensemble. We were thrilled to be Finalists in the 2013 BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year!  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

OK so some songs we recorded didn't make the CD "these Islands". Here is one that got away. the Miller of Dee. We will soon be putting up a podcast of the Choral Celebration, for a limited Time in the run up to the Grand Depart. Keep your eyes and ears...

I think I’ve started a new project that is going to keep me learning new musical skills for a long Time….. I love working on choral arrangements, however the more I do and the more I think about them, the more I actually learn. I am extremel...