ALBION on Radio 3 - find out a little more about us (with The help of Radio 3 BBC engineers) follow The link on The picture.   Andy Throssell talks a bit about The Albion way to The background of Songs from These Islands.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   At The end of each of my one-day workshops I’ve recently started to record all The Songs I’ve taught during The day. It’s nice for peopl...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   I’ve been asked to create a choir specially for an inter-faith event.   Photo by Catholic Church   There will be contributors from I...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   I’ve always known that I’m more interested in traditional Songs, but I’ve only just realised that it’s The vocal quality that I&rs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   It’s that time of year again. Summer is over and choir starts back. We choir leaders will be thinking about which Songs to teach for The next s...

SATURDAY 25 APRIL at 7.30pm ST MARY'S CHURCH, WIRKSWORTH, Derbyshire DE4 4DQ - website www.wirksworthteamministry.co.ukWe return to this beautiful venue for a special spring concert, with Songs fresh for 2015. All proceeds from this concert wi...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] I always teach Songs by ear. Despite my strong belief in The oral/ aural tradition, There is an increasing number of handheld recording devices appearing i...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] I ran a gospel singing weekend recently. One of The Songs was flagging a bit so I suggested people ham it up a bit and be more “American”.  ...

Meaning 'Be Fruitful". Lead singer is Uvaila Annoh and The ghana Community Choir performing at The Gospel Festival, Heineken Music Hall. Song written by Diana Hopeson The LYRICS; (God speaking to His people) You didn't call me but I called you. If you ...  moreMeaning 'Be Fruitful". Lead singer is Uvaila Annoh and The ghana Community Choir performing at The Gospel Festival, Heineken Music Hall. Song written by Diana Hopeson The LYRICS; (God speaking to His people) You didn't call me but I called you. If you bear fruit for me I will make your heart desire come to pass. Bear love, humility, joy, faith in God and hope Then I will make all your desires come true.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   A while back I taught a song wrongly. Not for The first time!     Even though I corrected myself quickly, The original version stuck in peo...