42 undergraduate singers compose Cedarville University’s Concert Chorale – a Choir that has toured internationally and across the eastern United States. Just some of the music the chorale has performed: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mozart’s Vespers, and Me...  more42 undergraduate singers compose Cedarville University’s Concert Chorale – a Choir that has toured internationally and across the eastern United States. Just some of the music the chorale has performed: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mozart’s Vespers, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah.  

The Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford Choir. It started life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more ce...  moreThe Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford Choir. It started life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more central for members coming from all parts of Bradford and the surrounding area. In 1979 James Ashworth moved on to projects new and was succeeded by Douglas Robinson who had recently retired as Chorus Master at Covent Garden and who held the post until ill health forced his retirement. During this period the name was changed first to The Ashworth Singers and later to The Bradford Chorale. John Coates took over as Musical Director in 1984 and was followed by Tricia Platts in 1991. Since Tricia’s departure the Chorale has been led by several Musical Directors including Carleton Etherington, Andrew Dibb, Elizabeth Altman, John Griffiths and Christopher Rathbone. Our new Musical Director, Paul Dewhurst took us into the second quarter century of musical life and ...    less

Love Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve g...  moreLove Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve got news for you. Love Soul Choir is the first Choir of its kind to correctly balance harmonies, performance, tuition and socialising to give you the quickest route to developing yourself as a vocalist and…to get you singing!  

Mandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldest Choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from the experienced to the new singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret e...  moreMandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldest Choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from the experienced to the new singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret er en usedvanlig sprek 100 åring, og er Haugesund eldste mannskor. I Mandskoret av 1914 er vi en gjeng med voksne, omgjengelige menn som liker å synge – fra de rutinerte, til helt nye sangere. 
 Mannskor mer enn bare sang Det handler om opplevelser knyttet til deltakelse, måten vi tar vare på hverandre og den spesielle sosiale aktiviteten. Mannskor favner mer om kvaliteten i musikkaktiviteten, enn kanskje den musikalske kvaliteten. Mannskor er også en viktig bærer av solide tradisjoner i vårt samfunn. Korsang er videreføring av tradisjon. Korsang er en verdifull aktivitet som fremmer livskvalitet. Mannskorsangen er en meningsfull aktivitet som gir helsemessige gevinst. Korsang er helsefremende, og livskvaliteten forbedres som følge av følelsesmessig invo...    less

Fulham Camerata is primarily a non-auditioning amateur chamber Choir with between 25 and 50 members. It is supported by a smaller, auditioning Fulham Camerata Ensemble which is made up of professional and semi-professional Singers, allowing the main Camer...  moreFulham Camerata is primarily a non-auditioning amateur chamber Choir with between 25 and 50 members. It is supported by a smaller, auditioning Fulham Camerata Ensemble which is made up of professional and semi-professional Singers, allowing the main Camerata to tackle exciting repertoire and maintain high musical standards while fostering the careers of young professionals. The Choir also offers choral scholarships to promising young soloists which provides vocal support for the amateur Choir, and fosters career development for the scholars. The amateur and ensemble groups come together for at least three main concerts a year with additional Christmas concerts, sometimes with orchestra. The amateur Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 9.30pm  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...

"Scântei solare (Solar Flares)" by Jonathan R. Pieslak. Text Sabina Păuţa Pieslak. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Direct...  more"Scântei solare (Solar Flares)" by Jonathan R. Pieslak. Text Sabina Păuţa Pieslak. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Translation (Romanian): Sun and stars, many tiny ones A game of light on the mountain peak, The snow has melted easily, It flows clearly towards the spring. The warm wind carried the spring, The doe once again leaps through the valleys. She drinks from the pure, crystal river That pours itself smoothly into the sea; Springtime is fully born, The sea is rising, waves with foam, Migratory birds are gathering, A siren sings sweetly to them, "la da lo ..."  less

The Hutt Valley Singers and The Major Minors Children's Choir have both been nominated as finalists (Arts & Culture) Upper Hutt in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.   For me, personally, this is a thrill as I accompany both Choirs...

MCS Chorus is a chamber Choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the commu...  moreMCS Chorus is a chamber Choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the community, and engaged in improving their vocal skills under the expert leadership of Artistic Director Mervin William Fick.  

"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir...  more"Cancion de los Tsáchilas." Four traditional Tsáchila songs, arr. Michael Sample. Recorded live on December 14, 2014, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Percussion: Bradley Peterson. This indigenous community, often referred to as The Colorados, is located in the northern coastal region of Ecuador. In the face of modernization, music serves as a tool for this group to preserve their history, traditions, and culture. Tsáchilas music-making includes dance, philosophy, spirituality, cultural traditions, and community involvement with a strong connection to nature and respect for the land. By singing this piece, our ensemble is actively helping to protect and promote the Tsáchila community. A portion of the proceeds from our purchase of the score has been sent to the community to assist in the preservation of their culture. TRANSLATION Beautiful woma...    less