[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...

Vocal group Jazzva from Slovenia was formed six years ago. The members, who sing in some of the best choirs in the country, decided they want more musical freedom and creativity, wilder beats and louder sound of their own voices. Jazzva's repertoire c...  moreVocal group Jazzva from Slovenia was formed six years ago. The members, who sing in some of the best choirs in the country, decided they want more musical freedom and creativity, wilder beats and louder sound of their own voices. Jazzva's repertoire consists of many different genres, pop, rock, classical music, jazz, arrangements of folk songs and many more. As experienced choir singers, they are used to singing with as well as without electronic amplification. They also try to incorporate some choreography to their own music, thus making it even more interesting and fun. At the moment, Jazzva is officially the best a-cappella group in Slovenia. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 Jazzva won at Sredi zvezd, the Slovenian national pop-jazz a-cappella competition three consecutive times. They also got a prize for the best vocal arrangement of the competition all three times (the last two years the arrangements were made by the group's artistic director Jasna Žitnik). Seven singers and beat-boxer love challenges and wit...    less

The choir is formed of around 120 adult members from all walks of life and age ranges. The musical Director has, since 2013, been Dominic Ellis-Peckham. We foster a friendly and supportive environment, and have regular social activities. We're relaxed bu...  moreThe choir is formed of around 120 adult members from all walks of life and age ranges. The musical Director has, since 2013, been Dominic Ellis-Peckham. We foster a friendly and supportive environment, and have regular social activities. We're relaxed but focused when it comes to pursuing musical excellence and have a keen shared purpose in developing our individual vocal skills, and pushing ourselves with new and challenging repertoire from across the centuries and genres. Each season the choir usually promotes around six concerts in London in venues such as St James's Piccadilly and St Paul's Covent Garden, and organises two weekend tours - one in the UK, and one overseas (recent destinations include Paris, Porto and Rome); and we regularly receive external bookings.​ Past engagements have included with Pete Townshend and Alfie Boe for 'Classic Quadrophenia' at the Royal Albert Hall, and with Madonna for the Eurovision Song Contest Final in Tel Aviv.  less

An uplifting and light-hearted evening of ‘Music from Stage and Screen’ was performed to a full house at Bridgnorth Baptist Church last weekend by Bridgnorth Choral Society and special guests Oldbury Wells School Vocal Group 'Encore'. musical ...

[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]   “Hark the herald angels sing”. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s “Merry Christma...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...

Welcome to BeVox - the singing group that helps you to sing - whoever you are and whatever your ability. If you want to sing, be part of a community, or just increase your confidence, then we can help. Singing with us will leave you energised, exhilarated...  moreWelcome to BeVox - the singing group that helps you to sing - whoever you are and whatever your ability. If you want to sing, be part of a community, or just increase your confidence, then we can help. Singing with us will leave you energised, exhilarated and raring to go. Be part of the BeVox community and get ready to Find Your Voice!  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I raised the question of Whose choir is it any way?     © Copyright John Darch and licensed for reuse under this...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We are lucky that singing is a very social activity. Whether we are a choir leader or singer, we are amongst friends each week.     I'm diffe...