"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Why can’t I Sing?” The short answer is: “You can. Everybody can.”   Choir of the Munich University of Applied Scien...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Those of us who love to Sing often love to Sing at the top of our voices. It’s joyous!   photo by William P. Gottlieb But when you&r...

On September 9th, 2015, Queen Elizabeth surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch in Britain's history. This is our tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Congratulations from The Peterborough Singers! "Her Majesty", written by Paul McCartney "R...  moreOn September 9th, 2015, Queen Elizabeth surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch in Britain's history. This is our tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Congratulations from The Peterborough Singers! "Her Majesty", written by Paul McCartney "Royals", written by Lorde and Joel Little The 100+ voices of The Peterborough Singers Artistic Director: Syd Birrell Videography: M. Wotherspoon, A. Gray, K. Gray Audio recording: C. Gibson Editing: M. Wotherspoon, E. Wotherspoon, L. Wotherspoon www.peterboroughSingers.com  less

Traditional Spiritual Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Praise The Chord" on December 15, 2015.

I have been running community choirs for years and years. I have always wanted to Make choral Singing, whatever the genre, available to everyone - even those who don't read music. I would like to introduce my new app created in association with 3fire ...  moreI have been running community choirs for years and years. I have always wanted to Make choral Singing, whatever the genre, available to everyone - even those who don't read music. I would like to introduce my new app created in association with 3fire music. It would be great to know what y'all think of my baby! Many thanks and wishes Jane  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve been under the weather lately with no energy at all. But last night was choir night so I had to pull something out of the bag.   So ti...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]    Some people I know think that to Sing harmony with others you have to get on with them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I don&rsq...

This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  They sang the wrong notes and the chord is less than pleaSing. Do you have a break down?  I think not.Do you Make nasty faces & tell those around you what a bad job that w...

"Can't Help Falling in Love" is a song recorded by American Singer Elvis Presley for the album Blue Hawaii (1961). It was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. The Melody is based on "Plaisir d...  more"Can't Help Falling in Love" is a song recorded by American Singer Elvis Presley for the album Blue Hawaii (1961). It was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. The Melody is based on "Plaisir d'amour", a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini. This is an arrangement by William C Sveglini, performed by the dwsChorale.