The Treble Tones is open to all women of the University community. Student membership includes students from all disciplines that love to sing and enjoy camaraderie through great music. It is intended to provide a foundation in area of vocal technique wh...  moreThe Treble Tones is open to all women of the University community. Student membership includes students from all disciplines that love to sing and enjoy camaraderie through great music. It is intended to provide a foundation in area of vocal technique while achieving a high standard of excellence in repertoire selected from all periods and musical styles. This ensemble is offered every fall and spring semester.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I have a low boredom threshold. There are 100s of gorgeous new songs I want to teach and it’s hard to cram them all in.   Photo by Leo Reyn...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In your singing lessons and choir warm ups you’re bombarded with exercises and technical advice about posture, breathing, enunciation, pitching...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us are in choirs where a particular section needs bolstering. In my case it’s a lack of altos, for others it might be too few tenors.  ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in choirs don’t fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

The Maple Leaf Singers have been providing a unique form of musical entertainment to a variety of audiences for over 55 years! We are a diverse group and always open to inquiries from people who love to sing. Rehearsals are in Burnaby, but our members com...  moreThe Maple Leaf Singers have been providing a unique form of musical entertainment to a variety of audiences for over 55 years! We are a diverse group and always open to inquiries from people who love to sing. Rehearsals are in Burnaby, but our members come from all over the lower mainland. Our new season starts in September and we invite you to check us out at www.mapleleafsingers.com. Then, if you are inspired, you can contact us at info@mapleleafsingers.com to schedule an audition. New members are generally accepted in September and January.  less

Recorded at Ham House on 26th July 2014. love Singing? Why not join our choir? See http://northkingstonchoir.wix.com/nkc for more details. Thanks to Dave Chapman and Clare Sumpner for the video.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   2012 is almost over so I Thought it would be an idea to look back on my most popular posts of the year in case you missed any of them. Just click on the tit...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Just because you as a singer have a great time in a concert doesn’t mean it went well.     Happy audience by Ekke Vasli   Just...