[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   To make singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet music when I teach. This often freaks out people who are used to having a score in their...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach songs without using any kind of musical notation. Like other members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network I believe that singing should...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I wrote about whether it’s better to be over-rehearsed or under-prepared. I talked about people who like to spend a long time working on on...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Over the years I have run Choirs and singing groups all based on the same principles, but in different locations. The general mix of genders, ages, backgro...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I have to admit that I’m not really a lyric person. I might have been listening to a particular pop song in English for years when I suddenly realise...

Traditions. It is important for you to show your folklore style, to save and hand on the next generation? We think so. You sing in a Choir or dance in a Folklore group? We can give you great platform for your aim. Please check the dates and location...

De Profundis for SATB Choir and organ which I wrote in remembrance for the dead of the First World War. If you would like to see the score with a view to performance I'd be delighted to let you have a free copy. Email bernardheyes@talktalk.net www.bernard...

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including Classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. The 21 Classically trained outstanding vocalists of The Nathaniel Dett Chora...  moreThe Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including Classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. The 21 Classically trained outstanding vocalists of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale have shared the stage with internationally recognized artists such as Juno Award-winning jazz pianist Joe Sealy, singers Molly Johnson and Jackie Richardson, and opera star Kathleen Battle and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble has performed for such luminaries as opera singer Jessye Norman and Dance Theatre of Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell. The Chorale has performed at events honouring world leaders Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, personality Muhammad Ali, and pianist Oscar Peterson and was the only Canadian ensemble invited to perform as part of the celebrations surrounding the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama in January of 2009.  less

The People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some Classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, The People’s Orchestra is not afraid t...  moreThe People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some Classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, The People’s Orchestra is not afraid to perform in new and exciting events. The People’s Orchestra Charity was founded to foster community music making into supporting those most vulnerable in our local communities with back to work or education support. With the continued support of brilliant staff, volunteers and musicians, the charity has grown from strength to strength, bringing the joy of music to more communities across the UK through our growing ensembles.  less

The Family Singers ensemble was founded in 2013. The composition of members is unique in the international Classical music world: all members are from one large family: six siblings between 8 and 21 years of ageand the two parents. Artistic leader: t...  moreThe Family Singers ensemble was founded in 2013. The composition of members is unique in the international Classical music world: all members are from one large family: six siblings between 8 and 21 years of ageand the two parents. Artistic leader: the parents, Zita and Vilmos Tóth, but the children also participate in creating musical conceptions and decisions. The parents have been singing in Choirs since they were children and have participated in numerous competitions, festivals and courses. The children have also sung in Choirs from an early age, usually singing solos. They study singing, musical theory and instrumental music. Our purpose is to promote the miracle of singing and music - that we owe so much - to people. With each passing year we strive to sing more and more beautiful compositions with a higher quality of performance. Our mission is to contribute to the distribution of Zoltán Kodály’s spiritual heritage, his musical education method, and to promote it Worldwide. We perform our co...    less