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blog: Where is a culture’s music tradition to be found?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few years ago I spent two weeks travelling through the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I was really looking forward to hearing plenty of tr...

blog: Copying music – how to stay on the right side of the law

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I get regular emails from people asking questions about songs and copyright. I’m certainly no expert, but I have written a few articles that you migh...

blog: The curse of confusion: why thinking is bad for singing

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I teach a song by ear in less than an hour at a workshop. Everyone picks it up really quickly and then they sing it brilliantly. We’ve been working ...

blog: Why singing together is a great healer

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The world can be a scary and upsetting place. When I wrote this back in 2016, here in the UK we were witnessing political infighting, uncertain futures, auster...

blog: Before you use songs from other cultures check your sources!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Just because a song is in a foreign language, you still need to respect its origins. Sami family by Morten Oddvik There is a huge amount of misinformation ...

London Sings!
group: London Sings!

London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a High standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership ...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a High standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership and by bringing top quality performances to the local area and beyond. We also plan to have a lot of fun doing it!We don’t hold auditions and are delighted to welcome new members of all voice types and experience levels.  

il coro che non c'è
group: il coro che non c'è

The "coro che non c'è" (Neverchoir) is a choir that may not actually seem real. It was born thanks to its director, Ludovico (Dodo) Versino, who instilled the love for choral music in High school students all across Rome, which led them all to ...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The "coro che non c'è" (Neverchoir) is a choir that may not actually seem real. It was born thanks to its director, Ludovico (Dodo) Versino, who instilled the love for choral music in High school students all across Rome, which led them all to become friends. It doesn’t have an exact date of birth, because it began as a way to get together, rather than as a formal choir. They don’t have a uniform, a fixed meeting place, or a specific repertoire genre. only one thing is certain: they tell their story through their singing, so come listen the coro che non c’è  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Salford Youth Choir
group: Salford Youth Choir

Salford Youth Choir is run by Salford Music and performing Arts Service for children aged between 11-18. This is a fun group of youngsters that love to sing and perform. We tackle all kinds of music and sing at local venues as well as 'The Lowry' and othe...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Salford Youth Choir is run by Salford Music and performing Arts Service for children aged between 11-18. This is a fun group of youngsters that love to sing and perform. We tackle all kinds of music and sing at local venues as well as 'The Lowry' and other High profile venues around the area. If you love to sing come and give it a go. Thurday 6.45pm-8pm term time only. 0161 778 0256  

blog: The value of concert reviews (and how to get them)

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t know what it’s like in other parts of the world, but here in the UK it’s notoriously difficult to get any kind of review of a con...

blog: How to be a confident singer

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I was much younger I used to think that once you knew everything and were vastly experienced, only then would you become confident.   photo ...