La Nova Singers Female 'bel canto' vocal ensemble performing the Saint-Saëns Ave Maria. Photographs were taken of the group performing at the National Trust's Stourhead Gardens, during their Festival of the Voice in 2009 and 2011. The music is take...  moreLa Nova Singers Female 'bel canto' vocal ensemble performing the Saint-Saëns Ave Maria. Photographs were taken of the group performing at the National Trust's Stourhead Gardens, during their Festival of the Voice in 2009 and 2011. The music is taken from La Nova Singers' first CD, 'DEBUT'; it was recorded live in concert at St Mary's Church, Dorchester in 2009. For more information on La Nova Singers, visit the website www.lanovasingers.co.uk or see our page on Facebook.  

Voices of Harmony, (VOH), is an award winning, all women's barbershop group based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Founded in 2005, VOH has been entertaining Abu Dhabi audiences ever since! We have members of all skill levels and are ...  moreVoices of Harmony, (VOH), is an award winning, all women's barbershop group based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Founded in 2005, VOH has been entertaining Abu Dhabi audiences ever since! We have members of all skill levels and are a multicultural group. We use professionally made voice tracks to help learn our pArts with precision, thus allowing us to put aside our sheet music and really enjoy the magic of hearing all the harmonies merged into the ringing chords of the Barbershop style! It’s the blend of these unique vocal pArts that creates the space for an exciting ensemble. Barbershop singing style is unaccompanied, and creates four-part a cappella harmony. Although barbershop-style music is usually built on simple melodies and is relatively easy to sing, the "a cappella style" and the ear training necessary for independent part singing make it one of the most challenging and rewarding accomplishments of a vocal ensemble. A “friendly” audition is required, and a commi...    less

"Earth teach me quiet", Ēriks Ešenvalds Commissioned by Vocal Art Ensemble of Sweden/Jan Yngwe and supported by Swedish Arts Council Vocal Art Ensemble of Sweden Conductor: Jan Yngwe Daniel Berg, marimba Recorded in S:t Jacobs Church Stock...  more"Earth teach me quiet", Ēriks Ešenvalds Commissioned by Vocal Art Ensemble of Sweden/Jan Yngwe and supported by Swedish Arts Council Vocal Art Ensemble of Sweden Conductor: Jan Yngwe Daniel Berg, marimba Recorded in S:t Jacobs Church Stockholm Januari 31st 2015 Camera, sound and editing David Böling  

Gradski pjevački zbor Neuma, Drniš (Croatia) https://www.facebook.com/neuma.drnis http...  moreGradski pjevački zbor Neuma, Drniš (Croatia) https://www.facebook.com/neuma.drnis https://www.instagram.com/gpz_neuma_drnis  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a Choir because they share the passion and vision of the Choir leader. Your Choir leader is the creative heart of your Choir and is what g...

Choir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Dire...  moreChoir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Director is Mark Strachan BEM, and our Musical Director is Ben England BEM. Please visit our website to find out more about our online choral family and our exciting past, current and future projects! Please check out our Greatest Hits playlist on YouTube. Please follow us on social media: on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  less

One of the beauties of Choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling Choir is one of the best ways to experience Choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi Choir - embark ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many Choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of Choir it is.But Choirs change over time. Maybe your Choir name doesn’t fit what y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is a Choir leader without a Choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your Choir in person. Here are some things to help k...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I started my first ever Choir, WorldSong, it was an open-access beginner’s Choir and anyone who wanted to sing could join.   &nbs...