HEAL THE SOUL OF AMERICA in 2020. Change requires a powerful idea. A simple idea can change the course of history and what happens next in the USA will affect every corner of the planet. “Make America Love Again” must be the message in 2020. “There is ...  moreHEAL THE SOUL OF AMERICA in 2020. Change requires a powerful idea. A simple idea can change the course of history and what happens next in the USA will affect every corner of the planet. “Make America Love Again” must be the message in 2020. “There is noThing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America”. We ask you to adopt Make America Love Again as an anthem for 2020 . Music with words moves us more than arguments. “Make America Love Again” is a song that that can heal America’s soul. This is the MILLION PEOPLE FOR MALA campaign. It opens up a space for those who want more than words, it can appeal to every American. Recent history suggests the unimaginable is now the possible. Through weight of numbers, using our collective imagination, let’s make some noise in 2020. Let’s aim to hear “Make America Love Again” echoing round the USA, a message that can influence millions of individual’s perceptions and decisions. Join our campaign for 1000 CHOIRS to sing this anthem.  less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

London Community Gospel Choir on ITV's Alan Titchmarsh Show on Wednesday 31st October 2012 singing 'Now That We've Found Love'. For more information on LCGC go to www.lcgc.org.uk Management: info@mvlsmusic.com

"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" Elton John arr. Rafał Renz

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke Thing, but now I realise that there are good reasons why it’s h...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I went to see a concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs from around the world: Georgi...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   ... YOU!   photo by Stephen Mcleod   Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done. ...

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "My True Love" from his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at Treetops...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "My True Love" from his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK. Video by David Tilsley Links: www.appletreemusic.net www.dorkingcamerata.org www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  

Do You Hear the People Sing? choir performing Somebody to Love in rehearsal http://www.doyouhearthepeoplesing.net/

For the Lovers of culture and/or food, the first Thing that comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is - the cherries! Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, thes...