This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  the other Day, there was a question about whether or not a choir director should sing while directing.  This is an age old question but as usual I have my own ideas.  ...

Hello!   Yorkshire choirs - Voices Yorkshire would love you to be a part of this exciting new project for our region!   Once upon a time, Leeds was the Place to be for Choral Music and the Leeds Triennial Choral Festival was one of the ...

Chien-Kuo High School Choir was formed in 1967 and has won both Distinction and First Place awards in the provincial and national music competitions. the choir also organizes concert every June, with the students taking care of every detail, from artistic...  moreChien-Kuo High School Choir was formed in 1967 and has won both Distinction and First Place awards in the provincial and national music competitions. the choir also organizes concert every June, with the students taking care of every detail, from artistic to administrative matters, with exacting standards that exceed their real age.  

the People’s Orchestra Charity ensembles will take to the Symphony Hall stage for a massed orchestra and choir performance celebrating the timeless power of film music. Featuring performers from the People’s Orchestra and the People’s Show Choirs, join us...

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust ever child like, no cares could destroy, be there at out waking, and give us we pray, your bliss in our hearts Lord, at the break of the Day, Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose str...  moreLord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust ever child like, no cares could destroy, be there at out waking, and give us we pray, your bliss in our hearts Lord, at the break of the Day, Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at, the plane and the lathe, be there at our labors, and give us we pray, your strength in our hearts Lord, at the noon of the Day, Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace, be there at our homing, and give us we pray, your love in our hearts Lord, at the eve of the Day.  less

A new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although of course the actual events took Place in rather warmer climes. ...  moreA new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although of course the actual events took Place in rather warmer climes. It also reflects much of the liturgical and popular symbolism of the Christmas season: robins, holly etc and it brings our thoughts towards the season of Easter with the blood of Good FriDay.  

Now in its 12th year, Play It Forward is proud to present Melbourne International Singers Festival with an even bigger and more diverse program for schools and community choirs, singers, teachers, musicians & conductors. JOIN US FOR THIS UNIQUE Day OF MA...

from a Mother's Day 2023 concert in Saskatoon, SK. Arrangement of a T.L. da Vittoria (Victoria) piece.

Devon folk song arranged for mixed choir the words of the song can be found in many Places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the Places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct Place sin...  moreDevon folk song arranged for mixed choir the words of the song can be found in many Places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the Places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct Place since it is so close to the centre of the events - ie towns and villages North and West of Dartmoor. (the Yetties' version of the song refers to "North Looe", but this is very unlikely to be correct, since Looe is much further into Cornwall). In this the version I finally decided upon "North Lew" (a compromise between Quoditch's version and the Yetties' version):  less

More than 10 million people use Zoom every Day - working and meeting friends online has swiftly become a way of life. For choirs, having online rehearsals has become a necessity, and choirs have quickly adapted to having “virchea...