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 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...

"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 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

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...

[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...

Kantorei Choral Ensemble performing Crux Fidelis by Cesar Alejandro Carrillo live at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. This piece was an audience favorite on our recent "Music of Latin America" concert. Hear more from Kantorei at www.kantoreikc...  moreKantorei Choral Ensemble performing Crux Fidelis by Cesar Alejandro Carrillo live at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. This piece was an audience favorite on our recent "Music of Latin America" concert. Hear more from Kantorei at www.kantoreikc.org Chris Munce-Artistic Director  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The socially-distanced reopening of indoor performances in England was due to take place on 1st August, but the government then postponed it for at least anot...

Your choir’s next premiere can start long before the first rehearsal. When several choirs commission a piece together, they share the cost of bringing it into the world, and each ensemble can Make it part of its own season. That is the idea behin...

Under the direction of Leanne Crowther, here is the Children's section of the Barnsley Youth Choir.