It was a very interesting discussion onChoralNet.  there was a choir concerned that they had a concert and only 17 people turned up. they asked for some input on how to do things differently so that they didn't have that happen again.there were some ...

Performed live by Viva, Sandnes Kulturskolekor and recorded in a concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (!) in 2006. Composed by Rolf Løvland, famous from his own works of course, and also the group "secret Garden". Soloist: Karoline Krogedal

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

Christmas might be one of the most beloved holidays in the world. Its traditions could vary very much between cultures, countries, or even families - some celebrate it as a religious holiday, some as a feast of love and peace. there are so many things th...

[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...

Following the dreadful fire in March earlier this year, Thomas's Choral Society are inviting the local community to raise their voice in support of this appeal to help fund the restoration process in the name of the 'Phoenix Fund'. We are putting on a 'Co...

This is the first of a series that originally appeared on Helping You Harmonise.    One of the interesting things that happens when amateur musicians build themselves a training infrastructure is that they bring an incredible breadth of skills...

Franz Schubert was a true Viennese - he was born, lived and worked in the city. No wonder that there are so many things in Vienna commemorating this great composer - including our choir competition and festival. :) But what if we told you that the 34th in...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Once upon a time you could only hear your favourite song if you travelled to a live performance. It was a special, one-off, shared experience.   ...

How does a W.A. Mozart’s majestic Requiem sound when sung by hundreds of singers? Find out at our next festival Laurea Mundi Budapest!   One of the most powerful things is when many people are singing together as one. This is what our Festiv...