This day is special in some countries, among them Hungary and Germany: It is Santa Claus Day!   According to tradition, on this day Santa Claus puts a bag of sweets and other Goodies into the shoes of children who were Good during the year.  ...

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why choral music sounds so Good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

Slowly the Nights are getting longer; and the stars in the Night sky start to shine earlier every day. And if you are like us, the starry sky reminds you of Per Musicam Ad Astra!   Find the announcement for next year’s event here: https://ww...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have Good power, control and volume in the ...

We are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a...  moreWe are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a break for chat and refreshment at St Leonards Primary School in Exeter on Wednesday evenings.  

Choirs and singers of Sheffield - Come and take part in a massed choral performance in the Heart of Sheffield! Albion have been commissioned, with funding from Arts Council England, to stage a special performance as part of the opening weekend of the T...

A Ho Ho Ho Lot of Harmony show will be at 2 pm and also at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Music City Chorus and, we, its female counterpart TuneTown Show Chorus will entertain with chord-ringing precision, humor and Good cheer.   The a cappella prog...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As many regular readers will know, I hate a choir in uniform.     However, it is a Good idea to have some kind of unifying dress code ...

Coordination is the key to a high-quality choral performance. Singers must breathe together, watch together and sing together! This workshop will explore innovative techniques to develop Good rehearsal and performance habits, while breaking those that ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative Heart of your choir and is what g...