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...

RSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 Years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the Years, the choir has been led by many talented co...  moreRSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 Years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National Choir. Over the Years, the choir has been led by many talented conductors, e.g. Centis Kriķis, Kārlis Beinerts, Edvīns and INGA Dziļums, Ints Teterovskis, etc. Today the conductors of the choir are Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte; choir master is Roberts Hansons. The repertoire of the choir varies, as performances include all sorts of music from the time of renaissance to modern music or music written by contemporary artists, e.g. Paul McCartney's oratorio "Ecce Cor Meum" or Czech composer Petr Eben's music "De Circuito Aeterno". The choir has performed in many countries and it has received many awards and international recognition in international competitions. On average, the choir gives many concerts a year and performs in various Latvian towns, as well as the Cerem...    less

Nidaros Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 Years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir has over 900 Years of ric...  moreNidaros Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. World touring choir from Norway with 900 Years of choir tradition. We bring you classical repertoires as well as delightful Norwegian folk songs. The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir has over 900 Years of rich history. It’s the main choir of Nidaros Cathedral which is located in the ancient capital of Trondheim, Norway. It’s also the main choir of Royal events. The choir will celebrate its 100 Years of modern history in 2027 with a global tour. Current artistic director and conductor, Bjørn Moe - a former soprano in the choir, successfully reinvented the choir since joining as conductor in 1973. There are 100 members in the main choir, 70 sopranos/altos (9-15 Years old) and 30 tenors/basses (15-68 Years old). In addition, the mini-boys choir, has 40 boys ages 7-9. Apart from religious repertoire, the choir also sings Norwegian folk songs as well as songs from different cultures around the world. Each year the Choir collaborates with orchestras to present...    less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 Years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 Years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 Years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

I have composed a choral piece on a poem by an M.E. patient. She is an Irish resident (Corina Duyn, you might want to Google her for more information) and is suffering from this horrible disease for quite some Years now. As an artist, she writes poems, ma...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 Years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

  Singers are multi-talented - We are convinced about that and confirmed through 20 + Years of experience. Let us ask a question: What is the best way keeping memories alive? Sure, first in your hearts  (yes, you know what it is all about!), ...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 Years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...