[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...

Just in case your choir hasn't already participated in this new research from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, this is a reminder that the survey is open until the beginning of September. the study is exploring why people sing in Choirs, ch...

[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...

Performed at our Choirs R Us Christmas Concert 2017 in Barnet on 9th December 2017 in aid of the North London Samaritans. Choir Director: Jenny Bennett. Keyboardist: Ben Croft. For more info: www.Choirsrus.co.uk

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Hold On" Conductor: Leon Starker Soloists: Lauren Patterson, Astrid Joseph & Tapuwa Mwashita Composer: Moses Hogan Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert wit...  moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Hold On" Conductor: Leon Starker Soloists: Lauren Patterson, Astrid Joseph & Tapuwa Mwashita Composer: Moses Hogan Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Hold On arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Spiritual Moses Hogan was an internationally renowned pianist, composer and arranger of choral music best known for his arrangements of spirituals. He studied with a full scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory of Music before continuing with his graduate studies at Julliard School of Music. He won several piano competitions during his performance years and published many CD's as well as songbooks. 'Hold On!' is an example of his 'soloist vs choir' style of spiritual arrangements. there is a solo throughout that sings the primary lyrics and message of the song while the rest of the choir provides a lively and energetic - often rhythmic - accompaniment. He uses the choir as a single instrum...    less

Nightmarish atmosphere with its haunting monks choir, stabbing strings, and relentless percussion, creating a sense of impending doom

A member of the Ministry of Liturgical Music - Mary Immaculate Parish - Moonwalk Village, Talon Singko, Las Piñas City 1747. Sings all Sundays @ 5:00 PM and other liturgical services or solemnities. We sing to inspire and help the congregation with pr...  moreA member of the Ministry of Liturgical Music - Mary Immaculate Parish - Moonwalk Village, Talon Singko, Las Piñas City 1747. Sings all Sundays @ 5:00 PM and other liturgical services or solemnities. We sing to inspire and help the congregation with prayer and worship through the celebration of the liturgical mass... 1985 - present  

MUSYCA Children's Choir performs with Aloe Blacc at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards: Wake Me Up and the Man!

"Gebed" by Koos du Plessis Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted and arranged by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media:...  more"Gebed" by Koos du Plessis Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted and arranged by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media: STBB Website: https://stbb.co.za/