[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

The name de Profundis is Latin for out of the deep. It plays on the distinctiveness of the male voice, while at the same time bespeaking the Conviction that music has the capacity to reveal the profound, that which is Concealed within our own depths. ...  moreThe name de Profundis is Latin for out of the deep. It plays on the distinctiveness of the male voice, while at the same time bespeaking the Conviction that music has the capacity to reveal the profound, that which is Concealed within our own depths. Find us on Facebook: De Profundis men's ensemble  

It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills.  All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new Temporary Musical Director, for the adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves takin...

One of the all-time favouriTe pieces in the Accessible Choral Library for smaller choirs is David Barton's 'My Lord what a morning' for SAB which is now winging its way to a choir who picked up a sample copy at the recent National Association of Choirs co...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of choral music. It’s not about genre, Technique, or even repertoire - it’s about wellbeing, emotional safety and nervous sysTem regulation. And it’s long overdue. Because choir ha...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Just because you as a singer have a great time in a Concert doesn’t mean it went well.     Happy audience by Ekke Vasli   Just...

A score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - Conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina SalaTeo Live recording 12/9/2016 InTernational Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto tor...  moreA score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - Conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina SalaTeo Live recording 12/9/2016 InTernational Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto torres (SS) "If only I were able, I would sing the poplar rustling with silvery voice, the sun of the Kurst in a cool SepTember, the buckwheat in the whiTe sinkhole. If only I were able, I would sing one, single girl; I love her so much that I would change her for anything in the world, anything."  less

Performing on period instruments, the endlessly inventive Ensemble Caprice spotlights the rich and fascinating culture of the court of Rudolf II in Prague-the most inTeresting European city of its time-where scientists, artists, musicians, and a...

A Year As a Nomad:   April 4, 2023, marked the last day I spent in my birth country. I shared breakfast with my brother and mother, showed my boarding pass, and within minuTes, I was on a plane to London. What happened during all that time? ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...