[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

A Review of the The UK choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could feel included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the...

12th International Chamber choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12

12th International Chamber choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Concert St. andreas Nesselwang a June 12

"Deck the Hall" first encore performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009, Saint Charles Church. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for loc...  more"Deck the Hall" first encore performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009, Saint Charles Church. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Buy our CDs!!! They make great Christmas gifts and they help local charities. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html  

This is the national anthem for the micronation of Rheinbergen (the length of the river Rhine). The text was written by Gerard, Fürst von und zu Rheinbergen in collaboration with Rheinbergen's Court Composer David Warin Solomons, who wrote the music. It...  moreThis is the national anthem for the micronation of Rheinbergen (the length of the river Rhine). The text was written by Gerard, Fürst von und zu Rheinbergen in collaboration with Rheinbergen's Court Composer David Warin Solomons, who wrote the music. It is very grand and rousing music with just a little pomposity. The performance here is by the Budapest Scoring choir under Péter Illenyi.  

"Now I Become Myself" by Gwyneth Walker. Text by May Sarton. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis...  more"Now I Become Myself" by Gwyneth Walker. Text by May Sarton. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert choir ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places; I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "Hurry, you will be dead before--" (What? Before you reach the morning? Or the end of the poem is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! The black shadow on the paper Is my hand; the shadow of a word As thought shapes the shaper Falls heavy on the page, is heard. All fuses now, falls into place From wish to action, word to silence, My work, my love, my time, my face Gathered into one intense Gesture of growing like a plant. As slowly as the ripening f...    less

choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour   Melbourne Street choir Inc presents choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM   Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years O...

The People's Show choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of res...  moreThe People's Show choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve