The Hong Kong Women’s Choir is a registered charitable organization, founded by a group of dedicated women, both expatriates and from Hong Kong, with a common love of singing. Within this organisation, there are two sister groups: NOVA, the core group of...  moreThe Hong Kong Women’s Choir is a registered charitable organization, founded by a group of dedicated women, both expatriates and from Hong Kong, with a common love of singing. Within this organisation, there are two sister groups: NOVA, the core group of singers performing to accompaniment and The Grace Notes who sing a cappella. Rehearsals are held weekly and fundraising concerts for local charities are run each year in May and December.  

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) is holding auditions in Glasgow on Monday 3 December, to find outstanding young singers to join with singers from across Great Britain.   NYCGB offers the best young singers from across Great Britain e...

The Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' Choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the Choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic directo...  moreThe Wilten Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' Choirs in Europe. Its history dates back to the 13th century. Today, the Choir consists of about 160 boys and young men, who sing in 5 different groups. Since 1991, Johannes Stecher is the artistic director of the Wilten Boys' Choir.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I wrote about whether it’s better to be over-rehearsed or under-prepared. I talked about people who like to spend a long time working on on...

The Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the Choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing Kwmbayah which is a famous African spiritual song. The Choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Wh...  moreThe Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the Choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing Kwmbayah which is a famous African spiritual song. The Choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Whitworth. Website: http://gmvc.99k.org  

SHE FLIES for SSA vocal ensemble or small Female Choir. Music composed by DAVIDE RIVA Performance and recording: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMBER Choir - Virtual Singers Text: EMILY DICKINSON To the bright east she flies, Brothers of Paradise Remit he...  moreSHE FLIES for SSA vocal ensemble or small Female Choir. Music composed by DAVIDE RIVA Performance and recording: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMBER Choir - Virtual Singers Text: EMILY DICKINSON To the bright east she flies, Brothers of Paradise Remit her home, Without a change of wings, Or Love’s convenient things, Enticed to come. Fashioning what she is, Fathoming what she was, We deem we dream— And that dissolves the days Through which existence strays Homeless at home.  

SHE IS THE RIVER Corra Sound, directed by Amy Bebbington, with Gabriella Jones, harp Saturday 3rd December, 7pm St Nicolas Church, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW A unique programme which highlights the power of the Female voice, featuring glorious mus...

We are a small, friendly chorus of women of all ages. We enjoy entertaining and competing, and have a lot of fun, whilst constantly working on improving our sound. We always welcome visitors at our rehearsals, and are always happy to recruit new members. ...  moreWe are a small, friendly chorus of women of all ages. We enjoy entertaining and competing, and have a lot of fun, whilst constantly working on improving our sound. We always welcome visitors at our rehearsals, and are always happy to recruit new members. The chorus is a member of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS)  

With a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber Choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur Choirs. Directed for more than ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans the Renaissance to the pres...  moreWith a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber Choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur Choirs. Directed for more than ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans the Renaissance to the present day and has included the Scottish premieres of works by James Whitbourn, Hans Gál, Jan Dismas Zelenka, Richard Bush and Judith Bingham. The Choir performs regularly in Glasgow and central Scotland, and has toured to France, Holland and Sweden, where it has formed links with other Choirs. Recent BBC radio engagements have included William Walton’s Henry V Suite with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Sunday Worship live and Bryan Burnett’s ‘Get it On’ show live on BBC Radio Scotland. The Choir features regularly in Raymond Gubbay’s Christmas Festival in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.  less

[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...