[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers coMe to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Having written about starting your own community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Back in 2008, BBC television ran a series called Last choir Standing, basically a knock-out choir competition.     On their website they...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...

The Tabernacle choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform "Let Us All Press On," by Evan Stephens and arranged by Richard Elliott. Episode 4697. Aired September 22, 2019. Rebroadcasted August 30, 2020 as episode number 4746.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I used to run a small woMen’s choir of 12 singers. One day it dawned on Me that my job was to make myself redundant.     I researched,...

Featuring the upbeat choral music of Stephen L Bigger. We perform and record exciting selections intended to encourage positive change and promote world choral music. Ages include high school to adult, encouraging families to perform together in one group...  moreFeaturing the upbeat choral music of Stephen L Bigger. We perform and record exciting selections intended to encourage positive change and promote world choral music. Ages include high school to adult, encouraging families to perform together in one group. We also feature an eclectic orchestra with instruMents from a variety of cultures including but not limited to strings, brass, percussion, taiko, sitar, and more!