With age, vocal cords become less flexible and most singers find that it becomes harder to hit the high notes as the years go by. This can become a challenge, especially for older choir members. It’s important to take care of your voi...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

Cappella Caeciliana is one of Northern Ireland's leading choirs and has performed at liturgies at concerts Ireland, Scotland, the USA, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

sing with delight! having a good time together when singing the masterpieces of choirmusic from "every corner". feeling the music in our hearts. the audience will listen and see this in our performances and our faces. - if your feeling is well, ...  moresing with delight! having a good time together when singing the masterpieces of choirmusic from "every corner". feeling the music in our hearts. the audience will listen and see this in our performances and our faces. - if your feeling is well, your voice is well. some projects: f. mendelssohn bartholdy "elias", psalm 42, and a cappella-music g. f. händel "coronation anthems", "messias" (2013) f. schubert "messe es-dur", w. a. mozart "requiem", g. fauré "requiem", j. haydn "schöpfung", "missa in tempore belli", ... and a capellasongs  less

Live-Mitschnitt vom Chorwettbewerb Austria Cantat 2012 in Salzburg

meeting music with the Choral Association Salzburg gladly welcome choirs from all over the world to the capital of music for the event of the 4th Salzburg International Choral Celebration and CompetitionJune 15-18, 2023 in Salzburg, Austria. Let’...

The roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former membe...  moreThe roots of Cantilena lie within the children’s choir “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”. The memories of the wonderful and exciting years, the great musical and personal experiences gained while singing in the children’s choir motivated a group of former members to reunite and to found a female vocal ensemble – in January 2004, students, mothers and young professionals come together to sing for the first time as “Cantilena”. Prof. Elisabeth Ziegler, conductor of the “Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen”, was entrusted to be the artistic director of the new women’s choir. She was tempted by the possibility to go beyond the limits given by the repertoire of a children’s choir and to discover new choral literature with the now adult singers. From the very first moment of the foundation of “Cantilena” until today, Elisabeth Ziegler guides and supports the plans of the enthusiastic young women by sharing her extensive musical expertise. It was her lifelong passion for choral music that was planted into the singers’ hearts back in ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

'Amour, Où Es-Tu ?', music for Treble choir in unison, cello & piano. Looking for its premiere. Composer & lyricist: Anthony Sylvestre. French Pronunciation guide video: https://youtu.be/_0Qz8zxAR6g The lyrics tell a story about someone who hopes...  more'Amour, Où Es-Tu ?', music for Treble choir in unison, cello & piano. Looking for its premiere. Composer & lyricist: Anthony Sylvestre. French Pronunciation guide video: https://youtu.be/_0Qz8zxAR6g The lyrics tell a story about someone who hopes to meet the love of their life in the near future. 'Amour, Où Es-Tu ?', musique pour chœur à voix égales à l'unisson, violoncelle & piano (dans l'attente de sa première représentation). Compositeur & parolier: Anthony Sylvestre.  

Colla Voce Youth Choir is like a family away from home - united by the mutual love to sing and to serve and bless others. To us, music is a universal language which needs no translation and crosses every boundary. We sincerely hope that our music may tou...  moreColla Voce Youth Choir is like a family away from home - united by the mutual love to sing and to serve and bless others. To us, music is a universal language which needs no translation and crosses every boundary. We sincerely hope that our music may touch the heart of every person who hears us sing!