In 1969, parents and grandparents involved in the Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor, and other Central Ohio German Singing societies, wishing to pass on and share German culture and traditions with their children, formed the Columbus Kinderchor/Jugenchor, w...  moreIn 1969, parents and grandparents involved in the Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor, and other Central Ohio German Singing societies, wishing to pass on and share German culture and traditions with their children, formed the Columbus Kinderchor/Jugenchor, which operates as part of the Columbus Maennerchor organization. This children's chorus quickly became one of the most dynamic choruses in the city. The Kinderchor, which means "children's chorus" and the Jugendchor, which means "youth chorus", attribute their success to the dedication to the children. Membership is open to all children regardless of nationality, recognizing the shared German heritage so prevalent to Central Ohio. While our focus remains the children and the children's choral music, gatherings and trips are planned to include the entire family. We aim to share not only the fun of German Singing, but also to impart the joy of German hospitality. The children's repertoire is tailored to meet the needs of growing voices and...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to lead a women’s Singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s In...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people look back to the good old days when we all used to gather round a piano and sing for hours, or join in a good sing-song down the local pub. &n...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We are not all born equal. Some have longer legs which helps them to win at hurdles or the high jump. Some have longer fingers which helps them to play jazz ...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The other weekend 50 singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languag...

meeting music is happy to announce the 10th Per Musicam Ad Astra International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition in Toruń, Poland,  June 28-July 2, 2023 This event is a great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotio...

The Community Choir of Arizona is dedicated to making it easier to say “yes” to Singing and helping you rediscover the joy of making music! We teach you how to sing, push your musical limits, and offer a space to interact with fellow community members.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I only have to hear two notes of a song and I know what it is.   Photo by bishib70   Often I join in with someone Singing a song...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my Singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...