Chamber is a mixed singing ensemble that specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre. The MVHS Chamber Singers were invited to perform at the Western Division American Choral Directors Association in Tucson, Arizona. Then in Mar...  moreChamber is a mixed singing ensemble that specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre. The MVHS Chamber Singers were invited to perform at the Western Division American Choral Directors Association in Tucson, Arizona. Then in March 2011, Chamber Singers performed at the ACDA national conference in Chicago, Illinois.  

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

The Junges Vokalensemble Hannover was founded in 1981 by its artistic director Prof. Klaus-Jürgen Etzold. The Choir consists of about 60 Female and male singers. Many of the members are active and former students of the University of Music, Drama and Medi...  moreThe Junges Vokalensemble Hannover was founded in 1981 by its artistic director Prof. Klaus-Jürgen Etzold. The Choir consists of about 60 Female and male singers. Many of the members are active and former students of the University of Music, Drama and Media Hannover, but other professions are represented as well, and all singers are united in their wide choral experience and their joy in singing challenging works together. The performance of a wide range of a cappella works, some of them quite unknown, forms an important emphasis of the Choir. In addition to sacred and secular a cappella music of the 15th century until today, the Choir performs cantatas, masses, oratorios, and passions. Many compositions were broadcast for radio stations or published on CD. The Choir has recorded ten CDs and performed several world premieres of contemporary compositions, e.g. by Büsing, Dinescu, Fuchs and Wangenheim. In 2010 the Choir received the ECHO KLASSIK award for the CD "Glaubenslieder", the hi...    less

Cantores Celestes is now an auditioned New Brunswick - based women's Choir founded in 1989 by Kelly Galbraith. The members of Cantores Celestes have donated over $60,000 to local charities. Cantores has appeared on CBC Radio 1 and 2, recorded music for th...  moreCantores Celestes is now an auditioned New Brunswick - based women's Choir founded in 1989 by Kelly Galbraith. The members of Cantores Celestes have donated over $60,000 to local charities. Cantores has appeared on CBC Radio 1 and 2, recorded music for three films, and released six albums.  

The Mapúa Cardinal Singers, formerly known as Mapúa Concert Singers, is the official resident Choir of the Mapúa Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The group is composed of male and Female members who are passionately dedicated to t...  moreThe Mapúa Cardinal Singers, formerly known as Mapúa Concert Singers, is the official resident Choir of the Mapúa Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The group is composed of male and Female members who are passionately dedicated to the choral art. The group is under the baton of Prof. Angelito E. Ayran Jr.  

Les Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Billy Joel's beautiful And So It Goes arr. Michael Neaum from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - A...  moreLes Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Billy Joel's beautiful And So It Goes arr. Michael Neaum from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - Andrew Nunn Accompanist - Fionnuala Ward  

Traces Gospel Choir is a small women’s group with roots in many continents. Traces is a diverse ensemble, with members of different musical backgrounds who sing gospel and positive secular music in Norway and the rest of the world.

I am very excited to be adjudicating the Choir festival and training the winning Choir for their recording studio session. I will be joining Choirmaster Dr. Mark Conley, who has been there since May working with the 14 village Choirs and prepari...

Singing in a Choir can be profoundly uplifting - but not all Choirs automatically feel safe, supportive, or mentally healthy. If you’re starting a new Choir from scratch, now is the perfect time to lay foundations that protect and support the mental...

[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...