[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke thing, but now I realise that there are good reasons why it’s h...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For many of us, this time of year is just one concert after another. It’s great to be doing so much singing, but it can have its downsides. &n...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is often a mismatch between how good you think you are as a singer and what your abilities really are.     Some people vastly ov...

The Graduate Choir NZ is one of New Zealand's premier choirs. Directed by Terence Maskell, the Mixed-voice choir is known for the warmth and breadth of its sound, varied programming that is accessible and universal in appeal, and for the unique cultural ...  moreThe Graduate Choir NZ is one of New Zealand's premier choirs. Directed by Terence Maskell, the Mixed-voice choir is known for the warmth and breadth of its sound, varied programming that is accessible and universal in appeal, and for the unique cultural blend of its singers. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheGraduateChoirNZ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGraduateChoirNZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraduateChoirNZ Our website: http://www.graduatechoir.co.nz Subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.graduatechoir.co.nz/support  less

An award-winning Mixed-voice choir based in Dublin and conducted by Orla Flanagan. The choir has around thirty-five singers from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities including Ireland, England, Wales, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Aus...  moreAn award-winning Mixed-voice choir based in Dublin and conducted by Orla Flanagan. The choir has around thirty-five singers from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities including Ireland, England, Wales, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Australia and the USA.  

Chernomorski Zvutsi Mixed choir was established in 1914 and has an active presence in the cultural life of North-East Bulgaria. Numerous participations, diplomas and awards at international choral competitions and festivals throughout Europe have been rec...  moreChernomorski Zvutsi Mixed choir was established in 1914 and has an active presence in the cultural life of North-East Bulgaria. Numerous participations, diplomas and awards at international choral competitions and festivals throughout Europe have been recorded in the choir’s artistic biography. It has issued three CDs, a documentary „The Journey” and a book.The choir has been honoured with two prestigious Bulgarian awards in the field of the musical art: The Golden Lyre of the Union of the Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers and the Golden Plaque of the Bulgarian ChoralUnion – both of them for its creative activity and contribution to the Bulgarian musical culture. Chernomorski Zvutsi is a world of work and creativity, companionship and fusion where assimilating yourself, you become part of a whole. United by their love of music and the intoxicating feeling of community and synergy, these fine and highly sensitive people write the cultural history of the town of Balchik. It is of equal interest to them...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Occasionally I give questionnaires to choir members in order to get feedback on how people are finding the weekly sessions, what songs they like best, how ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m probably preaching to the converted here as I guess most of you reading this already sing regularly.   photo by T Sundup   So ho...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Imagine going to Soho with a group of like-minded friends and gathering in a dimly-lit, subterranean private room with plush seats and stylish decor. Fully ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I went to a workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka people of Central Africa. Living in the ra...