[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I started my first community choir over 20 years ago. I used to worry that, after the long summer break, the Singers would have forgotten me and wouldn’...

"Academia" Female student choir of South-Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named aft. K.Ushinsky (Odessa, Ukraine) performs Е.Станкович - "Цвіт папороті", фрагмент из фольк-оперы "Коли цвіте папороть" ("Flowering Fern" a part from Ukrainian folk o...  more"Academia" Female student choir of South-Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named aft. K.Ushinsky (Odessa, Ukraine) performs Е.Станкович - "Цвіт папороті", фрагмент из фольк-оперы "Коли цвіте папороть" ("Flowering Fern" a part from Ukrainian folk opera by E. Stankovych) Solo - Luydmyla Mazur (academic-folk vocal)  

Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor.  We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the Singers and of the audience me...

In 1987, composer Michael McGlynn founded the choir in Dublin, Ireland, after many years of searching for a physical voice for his compositions, many of which are influenced by the history and mythology of his homeland. ANÚNA, is a unique and beautiful...  moreIn 1987, composer Michael McGlynn founded the choir in Dublin, Ireland, after many years of searching for a physical voice for his compositions, many of which are influenced by the history and mythology of his homeland. ANÚNA, is a unique and beautiful instrument that explores the stories of ordinary people, saints and scholars Within the songs are universal stories that are told through the landscape, the philosophy and the mythology of Ireland and beyond. Anúna created the vocal ambience of Riverdance (1994-1996), achieved a Top 10 placing on the U.K. Singles Charts while remaining at Number 1 on the Irish singles charts for eighteen weeks. In 2012 they appeared as the "Voices of Hell"on the video game Diablo 3 [Blizzard] gaining a Game Audio Network Guild nomination for the Best Original Choral performance in February 2013. While curating the Meltdown Festival at London's South Bank, Elvis Costello invited Anúna to perform as featured guests and in 2011 they featured on DVD ...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Men and women’s voices are different.     Obvious really, but it’s something many Singers find it difficult to come to terms wit...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I had a girlfriend who believed that we are all capable of anything if we just put enough effort in.   Photo by _foam   She believed that ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When a nervous singer turns up to your choir or someone comes to your singing workshop who’s never sung in public before, it’s all too easy for th...

Chichester's All Ladies Choir is ready to welcome you to a fun, friendly time, singing contemporary music in harmony. With styles ranging from pop to gospel, we're sure there's something to suit your taste. Come and join us on Tuesday evenings at the Univ...  moreChichester's All Ladies Choir is ready to welcome you to a fun, friendly time, singing contemporary music in harmony. With styles ranging from pop to gospel, we're sure there's something to suit your taste. Come and join us on Tuesday evenings at the University of Chichester, where we rehearse. We aim to give two/three concerts a year – we hope you can be in the next one! We are a group of ladies with ages ranging from early 20s to 50s. We usually run around the school holidays as we have a few mums but can run in the holidays as well if enough people are available. We charge per half term which works out at £5.50 a week when you commit to the whole half term. Please contact us if you would like to come so we can let you know which room we will be in.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to lead a women’s singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the Singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s In...