[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   OccasionAlly I give questionnaires to choir members in order to get feedback on how People are finding the weekly sessions, what songs they like best, how ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I went to a workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka People of Central Africa. Living in the ra...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] With far fewer People around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normAlly notice. It made me realise that in our usuAlly busy dail...

[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   And I mean English … not Irish or Welsh or Scottish. How is it possible to have an unplanned, spontaneous and genuine gathering of People who sing t...

T'aint what you do de Sy Oliver and James Young par le Canterbury Ladies Choir dirigé par Kerry Boyle à Ris Orangis

We're a group of Young professionals who specialise in early music, but Polyphony especiAlly. the singers are made up of Cathedral choral scholars and Oxbridge choral scholars. they're directed by Matthew Collins.

Northern Lights, a beautiful Choral CD, musicAlly describing the visuAlly awesome natural event in Norway.    the music by Young contemporary Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo, has been recorded by Chandos and the Phoenix Choir.  It has alr...

Voyces, a 20- piece ensemble of Young adult choristers, was formed with the aim of performing a chAllenging, quality mix of contemporary and traditional choral music. Members saw the need for a name which reflected their distinctive sound and musical obje...  moreVoyces, a 20- piece ensemble of Young adult choristers, was formed with the aim of performing a chAllenging, quality mix of contemporary and traditional choral music. Members saw the need for a name which reflected their distinctive sound and musical objectives. they chose Voyces – a uniting image, powerful in its simplicity, a word with a bit of a twist, reflecting the eclectic and often unusual repertoire of the choir. In using the archaic spelling – ‘Voyces’ – the choir acknowledges thousands of years of rich choral tradition whilst establishing itself in the 21st century choral landscape. the choir is fast making a name for itself premiering works never before heard in Perth or in fact the world. Voyces seeks to be an interactive and involved performing group in the local WA and wider Australian musical community. As a strong supporter of emerging Young composers and Australian composers, Voyces showcases their works on a regular basis.  less

With a clear start to my groggy day, i reminisce on the wedding the day before thinking how lovely it was to see my friend happily married and content. People had been gracious with the kind words regarding my music for the ceremony and I was grateful for...