In English- Chamber Choir Cantinovum (established in 1989) is the youthful and ambitious choir of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) directed by Rita Varonen. Their name originates from the Latin words canti and novum. Together these w...  moreIn English- Chamber Choir Cantinovum (established in 1989) is the youthful and ambitious choir of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) directed by Rita Varonen. Their name originates from the Latin words canti and novum. Together these words become the identity of the choir and mean 'new song'. At present, there are approximately 30 singers in the choir for whom music is a passionate interest – for many it is also a future profession. Many of the singers, either study or work at the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences or the University of Jyväskylä. The repertoire of Cantinovum is colorful and varied. It spans from folk music to sacred music and from Renaissance to modern composers. It is very characteristic of Cantinovum to perform songs that have been specially composed for them. They have had the honour of premiering more than a dozen compositions both nationally and internationally. Some of the composers include: Jussi Chydenius, Jan Hellberg, Juha Holma, Heikki Korhonen, Ilkka Kuus...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing together is one of the most egalitarian experiences we can have.   Photo by wynlok   It doesn’t matter how much you earn, wh...

University of Santo Tomas Singers 16th International Concert Tour American Encore St. Marks Lutheran Church July 3, 2009 1111 ofarrell St., San Francisco, Ca Conductor: Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr. Members: Soprano May Anne P. Abeleda Belinda ...  moreUniversity of Santo Tomas Singers 16th International Concert Tour American Encore St. Marks Lutheran Church July 3, 2009 1111 ofarrell St., San Francisco, Ca Conductor: Prof. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr. Members: Soprano May Anne P. Abeleda Belinda Leigh V. Alano Jeanra S. Bometivo Eunice A. Escrupolo Florencia Marlia Kustandi Vidagrace Kahlil L. Mirang Irene V. Quiso Ma. Pilar Charlene V. Ramos Jade Rubis E. Riccio Alto Marie Alethea Ysabel B. Adriano Karen Stephanie D. Arriola Maria Lucia M. Lapido Ma. Melina G. Mariano Jaimie Rose O. Mojica Tenor Ronald Allan G. Bautista Enrico L. Gomez Juan Alfonso A. Mendoza Marc Andrei B. Reyes Jemeson M. Tiburan Bass Vernie Fernan P. Abando Noel P. Azcona Joshua Jenaro M. Badilla Marlo G. Balantucas Jessie Louie N. Singh Roberto Gabriel B. Tagalog Anthony G. Villanueva  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo Singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments...

You may be teaching yourself how to sing (by reading books and watching videos online) or taking Singing lessons to improve your voice. As a beginner singer, you need a lot of real time feedback and guidance.   I still remember tak...

[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...

About the Choir The University of Pretoria Youth Choir is a multi-cultural choir consisting of 90 members aged between 14 and 19 years and representing 33 Secondary Schools in the greater Tshwane area. They are all amateur singers. The choir forms p...  moreAbout the Choir The University of Pretoria Youth Choir is a multi-cultural choir consisting of 90 members aged between 14 and 19 years and representing 33 Secondary Schools in the greater Tshwane area. They are all amateur singers. The choir forms part of the multi-choir model of the University of Pretoria, the others being the UP Jacaranda Children’s Choir, UP Camerata.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People pay good money to come on a Singing course and want to sing as much as they can.     But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...

The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than Singing is more Singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...