the IX international choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more the IX international choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. the Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main cOncept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. the idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, the People’s Orchestra is not afraid t...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, the People’s Orchestra is not afraid to perform in new and exciting events. the People’s Orchestra Charity was founded to foster community music making into supporting those most vulnerable in our local communities with back to work or education support. With the continued support of brilliant staff, volunteers and musicians, the charity has grown from strength to strength, bringing the joy of music to more communities across the UK through our growing ensembles.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending Time working on basic vocal technique and conf...

Message from Philip Lawson - From 2012 I will be moving on from the King's Singers to give myself more Time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a choral workshop or arranging seminar pl...

This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-Time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profe...

FREE DOWNLOAD OF THIS SONG http://soundcloud.com/keystonevocals/whitney-houston-tribute in memory. We are thankful for the gift of being able to sing with (and share it with) our friends. Written by Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin Arrangement by Tom...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreFREE DOWNLOAD OF THIS SONG http://soundcloud.com/keystonevocals/whitney-houston-tribute in memory. We are thankful for the gift of being able to sing with (and share it with) our friends. Written by Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin Arrangement by Tom West Lead Vocal: Jen Steinberg Audio recorded live in rehearsal with close micing. Minimal editing, fully mixed. KeyStone purchases the mechanical rights for all covers they distribute in any format, even when we give it away for free! http://keystoneacappella.com http://twitter.com/keystonevocals http://www.facebook.com/KeyStoneVocals Demand us! http://eventful.com/performers/keystone-a-cappella-/P0-001-000249430-9/demand  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

"Embraceable You" is a popular song, with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. the song was originally written in 1928 for an unpublished operetta named East Is West. It was eventually published in 1930 and included in the Broadway musical...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"Embraceable You" is a popular song, with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. the song was originally written in 1928 for an unpublished operetta named East Is West. It was eventually published in 1930 and included in the Broadway musical Girl Crazy where it was performed by Ginger Rogers in a song and dance routine choreographed by Fred Astaire. Billie Holiday's 1944 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me.     Antony Gormley's Field for the...

A setting of the olden Gaudete text for mixed, a cappella choir using stark harmonies and irregular Time signatures. Music composed by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes

Singing in a choir can be profoundly uplifting - but not all choirs automatically feel safe, supportive, or mentally healthy. If you’re starting a new choir from scratch, now is the perfect Time to lay foundations that protect and support the mental...