[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s not innate talent or Vocal range or ability...

The Bartholomean Chamber Singers is a church-based choir that serves every 9am Sunday mass at The San Bartolome de Novaliches Parish, Quezon City. Under The tutelage of The current Philippine Madrigal Singers member, Jet Torres, The group has won in lo...  moreThe Bartholomean Chamber Singers is a church-based choir that serves every 9am Sunday mass at The San Bartolome de Novaliches Parish, Quezon City. Under The tutelage of The current Philippine Madrigal Singers member, Jet Torres, The group has won in local choral competitions and has been participating in various choral festivals. Each year, The group also holds fund-raising concert activities to support its annual outreach programs.  

Charnwood Voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, The choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better k...  moreCharnwood Voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, The choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better known and popular pieces, both sacred and secular. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend three rehearsals before an informal voice appraisal.  

Welcome Choir Warm, welcoming, lively choir who laugh as much as They sing (Mostly) acapella songs from global genres in harmony, taught by ear, working towards fun performances at festivals, local events and large joint choir concerts. Everyo...  moreWelcome Choir Warm, welcoming, lively choir who laugh as much as They sing (Mostly) acapella songs from global genres in harmony, taught by ear, working towards fun performances at festivals, local events and large joint choir concerts. Everyone is welcome, including those who think They can't sing. "Love learning new songs from around The The world as well as familiar songs with inventive new arrangements. By simply doing something completely different at end of your day you can achieve brilliant results. Leave each session uplifted by joining The choir and you'll have The time of your life!" - Steve Thursdays 7-9pm, Term time, St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, London SE19 2RX FIRST TASTER SESSION FREE Then pay by term £108/ £96 More info: Therosewindow.org/choirs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.Therosewindow.org/choirs  less

Celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2013, National Taiwan Univer- sity Chorus (NTU Chorus) is The largest mixed choir on campus with The longest history among student groups and clubs. The one hundred avid choral singers, all non-music m...  more Celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2013, National Taiwan Univer- sity Chorus (NTU Chorus) is The largest mixed choir on campus with The longest history among student groups and clubs. The one hundred avid choral singers, all non-music majors, come togeTher into this vigorous and passionate auditioned musical group. With all Their bright talents, immense potential, remarkable adaptability, diligence and love towards choral music, The singers delight in performing works from a wide range of choral repertoire, including canonic Western choral literatures, American folklore, spirituals and gospel, music, Chinese art songs, Taiwanese folksongs, operatic choral numbers, musical medleys, and commissioned works by Taiwan's own emerging talented composers. NTU Chorus is especially acclaimed for its immensely enjoyable concerts, where beauty of The human voice, joined by brilliant choreography and lighting effects, sings out wonders in harmony. In March, 2012, NTU Chorus has just won The...    less

Cantate begun as a community chorale in 2001 with a mission to provide high quality music education, experience and opportunity to The island of Guam. Highlights of recent seasons include highlights from The 80′s rock musical ‘Chess,’ ’Messiah’, by G....  moreCantate begun as a community chorale in 2001 with a mission to provide high quality music education, experience and opportunity to The island of Guam. Highlights of recent seasons include highlights from The 80′s rock musical ‘Chess,’ ’Messiah’, by G.F. Handel, Gloria, by Vivaldi, The Durufle Requiem, The Pope Marcellus Mass by Palestrina, Magnificat by J.S. Bach and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. During The summer, Cantate presents The Pacific Summer Music Festival which hosts guest musicians such as The nation’s most beloved choral conductor, Dr. Weston Noble, concert pianists, Itay Goren and Frank Pavese and The Grammy-nominated string Ensemble, Quartet San Francisco. The chorale also performs during special occasions with The Guam Territorial Band led by alumnus, Maximo Ronquillo Jr.  less

HeartSong Sing For Your Heart A Singing Group for Cardiac Friends "You can forget your troubles, you live in The moment and enjoy The singing – beautiful!" – J Singing is a gentle form of cardio-vascular exercise with many wellbeing bene...  moreHeartSong Sing For Your Heart A Singing Group for Cardiac Friends "You can forget your troubles, you live in The moment and enjoy The singing – beautiful!" – J Singing is a gentle form of cardio-vascular exercise with many wellbeing benefits: Encourages deeper breathing – promoting respiratory health Releases stress – potentially lowering blood pressure Lifts The spirits – releasing happy hormones Brings us togeTher – in a creative activity Boosts memory skills – it’s brain gym Can be Seriously Good Fun! Sessions include gentle warm up exercises and singing of songs from around The world All taught by ear – no previous musical ability required. Open to all cardiac patients, Their friends and family. Lead by experienced singing facilitator Katie Rose It doesn’t really matter how you sing, you sing for The enjoyment and The fun of it and you feel safe - D Join us for Happy Healthy Harmonies Sessions take place bi-monthly Holwell Village Hall Pirton Road, Holwell, Hitc...    less

A cute version of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, sung by me, multi-tracking as The dwsChorale

Thank you for visiting www.portaraEnsemble.com. Here is a compilation of a few pieces performed at our Winter 2010 Concert. Enjoy!

Have you ever wonderd if There is a good tool out There for assisting in managing The day to day running of The chorus or Vocal group?   Our managment team has! We tried writing our own web based management application.  It worked pretty well bu...