[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 one-day workshops I’ve recently started to record all the songs I’ve taught during the day. It’s nice for peopl...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In 2010 artist Susan Philipsz won the Turner Prize  for "a Sound piece consisting of her own frail beautiful voice singing a Scottish lament over the ...

the moment before a concert begins, when singers and audience members wait for the downbeat, is a magical time. Our first video seeks to capture that shared moment - the hushed anticipation, the Sound of coordinated footsteps, the group intake of breath....  morethe moment before a concert begins, when singers and audience members wait for the downbeat, is a magical time. Our first video seeks to capture that shared moment - the hushed anticipation, the Sound of coordinated footsteps, the group intake of breath. Many voices, gathered as one...join us on the journey. www.dacapochamberchoir.ca Thank you to our funders - the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation (the Urie A. and Dorothy M. Bender Endowment Fund) and the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.  

Bogoroditse Devo is a contemporary Russian setting of the classic Hail Mary text. the piece was commissioned by the Rose Ensemble in 2009. It has quickly become a favorite of choirs and choral music lovers all over the world. This is a MUST Hear piece,...  moreBogoroditse Devo is a contemporary Russian setting of the classic Hail Mary text. the piece was commissioned by the Rose Ensemble in 2009. It has quickly become a favorite of choirs and choral music lovers all over the world. This is a MUST Hear piece, and if you're a mixed choir, a MUST PERFORM piece too!  

On Saturday 15th June 2013 at 11.30am, members of Didcot Choral Society treated shoppers at Sainsbury's to a surprise performance of an excerpt from Les Misérables. the surprise event was organised in part to promote Didcot Choral Society's summer concer...  moreOn Saturday 15th June 2013 at 11.30am, members of Didcot Choral Society treated shoppers at Sainsbury's to a surprise performance of an excerpt from Les Misérables. the surprise event was organised in part to promote Didcot Choral Society's summer concert next Saturday 22 June, 8pm at St Peter's Church, Didcot, which includes a medley from Les Mis. For more information, please visit www.didcot-choral-society.org.uk  

InChorus is a large, vibrant, contemporary choir of all ages, from Peebles in the Scottish Borders. This is no ordinary choir. From the start we set out to be the best at what we do and we love doing it. Our performance, our music, our Sound and our spiri...  moreInChorus is a large, vibrant, contemporary choir of all ages, from Peebles in the Scottish Borders. This is no ordinary choir. From the start we set out to be the best at what we do and we love doing it. Our performance, our music, our Sound and our spirit are all totally unique and cherished by all our members and our local community.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

Founded in 1964, the acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within the College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under the direction of Lisa Wong, the choir has been praised for its beauty of Sound...  moreFounded in 1964, the acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within the College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under the direction of Lisa Wong, the choir has been praised for its beauty of Sound, high level of artistry, and engaging performances. the Wooster Chorus presents several concerts both on and off-campus throughout the academic year, and embarks each spring on a week-long domestic tour. Membership is by audition. Recent collaborative performances have included Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor with the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus.  less

We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful Sound together in a...  moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful Sound together in a choir where every voice counts.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing is very simple really: you open your mouth and the Sound comes out.   photo by chaosmunkey   But we often allow our heads (an...