Does chanting and mantra singing work?   We love to share mantras and chants with our HeartSong Normandie meditation groups and singing retreats. It can be such a beautiful experience and opportunity to calm, relax and Feel the vibr...

Greetings fellow choral educators!   Please Feel free to click on the links below to hear some of my latest choral music.  Send me an email if you would like some sheet music (great prices)!  I’m also accepting four more commissions...

"When you repeat a mantra, it drives away other distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, sing from the heart, and Feel good through meditation and singing. Relax, breathe, and sing simple, soulful so...

'Peace is not something you wish for; it is something you make, something you do, something you are and something you give away' ~ John Lennon Solo: Charles Murage Song is available on the Album 'Spirit of Africa' #SettheMusicFree www.kenyanboyschoir,com

TEDx TEDx was created in the Spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." the program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. BUMC C...  moreTEDx TEDx was created in the Spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." the program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. BUMC Classical Choir Since 1994, the choir continues to bring students together in choral life. Besides its regular concerts in Bogazici University, they also performed in cities such as Ankara, Canakkale, Afyon, Denizli, Izmir, Antalya, Mugla, Sakarya, Kocaeli and reach their voices to people in the country. Some of the significant performances of the choir can be listed as Ankara Polyphonic Choir Festival, Afyon Classical Music Festival, Austrian Consulate Culture Office New Year Concert, Jungend Musiziert Competition Opening Concert, Istanbul International Choir Days (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) In year 2007 announced as ''Mevlana (Jalāl ad-Dīn Rūmī) Year'' by UNESCO, the choir prepared the repertoire including the works of Mevlana and Yunus Emre. In this contex...    less

Vox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. the group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine Spirit, especial...  moreVox Grata Women's Choir is comprised of joyful women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. the group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine Spirit, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville community. the singers also enjoy the opportunity to mentor exceptional high school and college-aged women who participate in the choir as part of its choral scholar program.  less

A Review of the the UK Choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could Feel included. the answer is simple: energy, and by the...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “I love singing, but I haven’t sung for years and I really miss it.”     So why haven’t you joined a choir or co...

Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and Spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem...  moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and Spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first Time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León. Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a...    less

Chicago Master Singers' vision is to grow a culture of inclusive, intergenerational ensemble singing through extraordinary musical experiences that lift the human Spirit. Established in 1979, Chicago Master Singers (CMS) is an auditioned chorus of 100...  moreChicago Master Singers' vision is to grow a culture of inclusive, intergenerational ensemble singing through extraordinary musical experiences that lift the human Spirit. Established in 1979, Chicago Master Singers (CMS) is an auditioned chorus of 100 volunteer singers from Chicago and suburban communities. the ensemble’s repertoire includes great choral works and new works by living composers. CMS performs unaccompanied, and also collaborates with professional instrumentalists and soloists. the chorus has international acclaim, having toured extensively throughout Europe for the past 30 years.  less