[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women Singing the same part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s when things can get weird!...

The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than Singing is more Singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...

DID YOU KNOW THAT Singing CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves Singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT Singing CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves Singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community Singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

Live performance of The U.P. Singing AMBASSADORS during the 60th Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo in Italy. The choir garnered First Prize in Romantic Category, First Prize in Folklore Category, Second Prize in Mixed Choir Category and Finalist...  moreLive performance of The U.P. Singing AMBASSADORS during the 60th Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo in Italy. The choir garnered First Prize in Romantic Category, First Prize in Folklore Category, Second Prize in Mixed Choir Category and Finalist for the Grand Prize Competition.  

Are you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No audition...  moreAre you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

Singing Retreat Holiday Hauteville Sur Mer, Normandie France 20-27 May 2023   Breath in the fresh sea air, sing from the heart & enjoy delicious home cooked food on our small group Singing retreat holiday on the stunning Normandy coast A place f...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and Singing.     haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A.   This week I present seven ideas that you m...

This post was orginally published on Embro Thistle Singers blog. When I was 15, I took Singing lessons from the nuns at "The Pines".  These ladies were well respected for the results they achieved in musical training.  Our performance group o...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...