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Where is a culture’s music tradition to be found?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]
A few years ago I spent two weeks travelling through the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I was really looking forward to hearing plenty of tr...
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Copying music – how to stay on the right side of the law
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]
I get regular emails from people asking questions about songs and copyright. I’m certainly no expert, but I have written a few articles that you migh...
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the curse of confusion: why thinking is bad for singing
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]
I teach a song by ear in less than an hour at a workshop. Everyone picks it up really quickly and then they sing it brilliantly.
We’ve been working ...
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Why singing together is a great healer
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]the world can be a scary and upsetting place. When I wrote this back in 2016, here in the UK we were witnessing political infighting, uncertain futures, auster...
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Before you use songs from other cultures check your sources!
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]Just because a song is in a foreign language, you still need to respect its origins.
Sami family by Morten Oddvik
there is a huge amount of misinformation ...
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Victoria Scholars
Newest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t
the namesake of the Victoria Scholars, Tomás Luis de Victoria, was an outstanding composer of the Renaissance period whose music is re... moreNewest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t
the namesake of the Victoria Scholars, Tomás Luis de Victoria, was an outstanding composer of the Renaissance period whose music is renowned for both its spirituality and emotional expressiveness. the essence of the Victoria Scholars’ music is an emphasis on the clarity and balance of sound so characteristic of Renaissance music. their repertoire encompasses medieval plainchant, works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, contemporary and newly commissioned works.
Past winners of the Canada Council Healey Willan Grand Prize in the CBC Radio National Competition for Amateur Choirs, the Victoria Scholars have performed with many of Canada’s exceptional vocal soloists, and have toured both in eastern and western Canada. they have produced three widely acclaimed recordings and have been broadcast nationally on CBC Radio and Vision TV, most recently in a Christmas special available at <... less
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Carlton Male Voice Choir
Carlton Male Voice Choir enjoys the opportunity to sing wherever they can. We have a great Musical Director who is always looking for perfection, and by the way, we have our own recording contract! and you can find us on SPOTIFY
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Johns Boys Male Chorus
Johns' Boys Male Chorus are a multi award winning choir from the village of Rhosllanerchrugog near Wrexham. We preform a range different genres and styles of music. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram.
Cor Cymru Same Voice Champions 20... moreJohns' Boys Male Chorus are a multi award winning choir from the village of Rhosllanerchrugog near Wrexham. We preform a range different genres and styles of music. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram.
Cor Cymru Same Voice Champions 2019
Llangollen Male Voice Winners 2019
Llangollen 'Cor Y Byd - Choir of the World 2019'
National Eisedtfodd of Wales Male Voice Choir Winners 2019
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the value of concert reviews (and how to get them)
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]
I don’t know what it’s like in other parts of the world, but here in the UK it’s notoriously difficult to get any kind of review of a con...
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Cwmbach Male Choir
the Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success... more
the Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success in competitions and concert performances.
Its success in competition,particularly eisteddfodau, was established in its early days. the first taste of success was second prize at Treorchy in 1928, followed by Cardiff in 1938 and Ebbw Vale in 1958. the first prize was ultimately achieved at Port Talbot in 1966 and repeated in 1968 at Barry.
During the 1950's when the Although in recent times the Choir has not been nearly as active in the competitive arena, it was successful in taking First prize in the Male Choir competition at the Limerick Festival of 1996 in Ireland. In 1997, the Choir took part in the International Eisteddfod at Roodeporte, Johannesburg, South Africa where they competed in the Folk Music Competition. they not only came fourth out of se... less