According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many Choirs have rehearsed together using video c...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   If I get 30 singers on one of my weekend workshops someone will say “Gosh, what a large group!” whilst another says “Quite low numb...

Commotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber Choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st ce...  moreCommotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber Choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st centuries. Matthew Berry, the founder and conductor of the choir, enthusiastically promotes the work of a younger generation of composers, as well as bringing to the fore little-known works of more established writers. In short, Commotio offers singers and audiences alike something a little different.  less

RJC Chorale sings in Calgary Alberta for students at Menno Simons Christian School. The first part of the song got cut off - sorry.

Over 15 members. Founded by its conductor Reyes Duarte.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Audiences at choral concerts.   Sangstream rehearsal by fiddledidee   But what if your choir doesn’t perform?...

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1498), Florentine philosopher wrote a wonderful sentence: “Music is nothing more than a Decoration of Silence”. What a wonderful statement.  Shall we take it to the choir?   Undoubtedly silence is in many way...

It takes a fair bit of engery and time to run any choir...nobody would disagree I hope!   Sometimes it's important to take stock and look at goals for growth and what tasks can be shared with others. For me, with 3 Choirs and a more than full time ...