[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few years ago I started a discussion on my blog about Why men won’t sing.     time for another song by willposh   At around t...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   My real love is to teach a lot of relatively simple songs so people can spend more time singing and less time learning in a workshop (see We’ve come ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Three years ago, for the first time in over 13 years, I started a choir from scratch. I put a call out to my readers for advice on how to recruit singers t...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing is very simple really: you open your mouth and the sound comes out.   photo by chaosmunkey   But we often allow our heads (an...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Ann read my post The six qualities need to be a good choral director and it sparked off a quite a rant. photo by bagogames She has obviously had a bad exp...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...

The male vocal ensemble Camerata Musica Limburg was founded in 1999 and has since then been under the musical direction of Jan Schumacher. The choristers looked at the formation of the choir as further development to their shared roots from singing with t...  moreThe male vocal ensemble Camerata Musica Limburg was founded in 1999 and has since then been under the musical direction of Jan Schumacher. The choristers looked at the formation of the choir as further development to their shared roots from singing with the Limburg Cathedral Boys Choir. They also looked to continue the tradition of successful male chamber choirs founded by former members of Limburg Cathedral Boys Choir, which is unique in Germany. The ensemble has committed itself to presenting the audience with unfamiliar male choir works of the highest level, but without neglecting the traditional canon of compositions, which makes for a exceptional combination. The repertoire includes a range of the following: Gregorian chants, works of old masters, romantic motets, contemporary compositions, arrangements of jazz and pop songs. The intensive study of new choral music results in numerous compositions that have been written for Camerata Musica Limburg, by composers such as Robert Sund, Kurt Bikkembergs, Walt...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is a choir leader without a choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help k...

  A virtually full Bridgnorth Baptist Church enjoyed a very varied summer concert programme from Bridgnorth Choral Society and their guests on Saturday evening with songs from musical theatre to grand opera.   Oldbury Wells School Vocal Group...