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...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Being able to Make 40 people who do not know each other sing so well together was amazing”   “An excellent day proving that 50...

www.keystoneacappella.com www.facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals HAPPY SPRING! Live from the interior of Lady Jayne Seymour Honda, KeyStone sings an audience favorite (and wields ice scrapers). Music by Michael Mosser, Gerry Goffin Arrangement by Tom ...  morewww.keystoneacappella.com www.facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals HAPPY SPRING! Live from the interior of Lady Jayne Seymour Honda, KeyStone sings an audience favorite (and wields ice scrapers). Music by Michael Mosser, Gerry Goffin Arrangement by Tom West Lead vocal: Jen Steinberg Shot live on an iPhone in 20-degree weather. In a car. The music in this video is unedited and not mastered.  

Love Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve g...  moreLove Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve got news for you. Love Soul Choir is the first choir of its kind to correctly balance harmonies, performance, tuition and socialising to give you the quickest route to developing yourself as a vocalist and…to get you singing!  

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

A madrigal (Though Philomela lost her Love) by the Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, followed by a 20th century re-write of the madrigal by Richard McHale in she-woop-de-wop style (with Mr Morley looking on in some confusion!), ending with the original ...  moreA madrigal (Though Philomela lost her Love) by the Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, followed by a 20th century re-write of the madrigal by Richard McHale in she-woop-de-wop style (with Mr Morley looking on in some confusion!), ending with the original version Again, just to round it off. The new version by Richard McHale can be downloaded free of charge at http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196252_though_philomela_she-woop-de-wop_version_for_saatb.html The original version is available at cpdl.org  less

[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...

Some more news for you! Mixed choir watch out and get in touch with our published piece at PH Publisher "Make me a picture of the sun" by Battista Pradal.   His works have been performed internationally. Many of his pieces were performed in Ita...

"Nyon Nyon" by Jake Runestad. 2013 Nebraska All-State Choir. André Thomas, conductor. Purchase scores: http://jakerunestad.com/store This video was produced by Mid-America Video Images.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...