Choral competition in Kork (Ireland), May 2013

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike:   “Where do you get all your Songs from?”     Well, here...

Kitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented i...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Kitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented in house music team. We perform all over London in clubs and pubs and can be relied upon to bring a sparkle to any occasion, as Musical Director Kat Yates explains: "In KiS (as we're known to our friends) we've really put the emphasis on fun - and our audiences relate to this. As a result we've performed at festivals, events and celebrations all over London and people always ask us back for more. Plus we sing all your favourite 80s Songs - what more could you want ?"  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Fingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lau...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Fingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a broad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lauridsen and McMillan, and is highly regarded at home and abroad. In 2011, we travelled to Trondheim, Norway, to take part in Sangforening, a major festival featuring hundreds of Norwegian choirs, and were the first ever foreign choir invited to take part. 2012 saw us visit Languedoc, France, where we gave concerts in beautiful old churches in Alzonne and Montréal, near Carcassonne. We are active in radio and television, having featured in many broadcasts of recorded and live services by the Irish national broadcaster RTE, including one recorded in Swords CoI church which was broadcast on Christmas day, 2010 and Easter and Advent services in 2012 and 2013. We are frequently asked to perform at weddings and corporate events and recently had the pleasure of ...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Innismara, meaning "island in the sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Innismara, meaning "island in the sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to the performance of the intimate and hidden treasures of the vocal ensemble repertoire. Well-known for specializing in sacred and secular music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Innismara also enjoys experimenting with contemporary, pop, jazz and spiritual arrangements as well as exploring the rich folk music of Newfoundland and Labrador.  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Na juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the time of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, American swing to Slovenian partisan Songs. Fr...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Na juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the time of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, American swing to Slovenian partisan Songs. From Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Kiss me Good Night, Sergeant Major, Lili Marleen, Lets Remember Pearl Harbour, Je suis swing, to Kovači smo and Na juriš. Author of the project and conductor: Karmina Šilec Carmina Slovenica Slovenian Armed forces Orchestra Big band of the Slovenian Armed forces Orchestra with soloists Janez Dovč, accordion Marko Črnčec, piano Matej Hotko, doublebass Gašper Peršl, percussion Saša Olenjuk, violin, guitar, harmonica Darko Rošker, tuba Nadja Stegne, Zvezdana Novaković, Mojca Potrč, Jasmina Črnčič, Eva Germ, vocal Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy music Hughie Prince, text Don Raye, arr. Jani Šalamon European Choir Video Award  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Glaslinn Choir is a female three-part choir based in Bandon, Co Cork. We sing a varied repertoire including religious, traditional Irish, classical and popular. We take part in many concerts, fundraisers and competitions. There is a very friendly, social...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Glaslinn Choir is a female three-part choir based in Bandon, Co Cork. We sing a varied repertoire including religious, traditional Irish, classical and popular. We take part in many concerts, fundraisers and competitions. There is a very friendly, social atmosphere in the choir and new members are always welcome.  

Deep river Academic choir "Ivan Goran Kovačić" Conductor Michael Mitchell Concert "African American spiritual Songs" St. Catherine Church, Zagreb, 02.12.2012.

Songs of Enchantment Dalibor Bukvić, composer Vocal Ensemble BREVIS, Osijek Croatia The Women's Choir of the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek Conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Choreography: Vuk Ognjenović Audio recording and mix: Davor De...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Songs of Enchantment Dalibor Bukvić, composer Vocal Ensemble BREVIS, Osijek Croatia The Women's Choir of the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek Conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Choreography: Vuk Ognjenović Audio recording and mix: Davor Dedić Video: Josip Grizbaher  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my singing workshop I record the group singing through all the Songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...