Note dall'Anima Choir began as an association of friends attending services and is therefore a non-professional choir. Since 2009, it has been gladding the ceremonies of parishes nearby, mainly thanks to new musical equipment and stabler rehearsals and or...  moreNote dall'Anima Choir began as an association of friends attending services and is therefore a non-professional choir. Since 2009, it has been gladding the ceremonies of parishes nearby, mainly thanks to new musical equipment and stabler rehearsals and organisation. The most unique thing about this choir is its style: apart from being always varied, it offers a joyous, rhythmical, alternative and new way of celebrating Mass, joining pop and rock with religious themes.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   … and there is a place in a choir somewhere for everybody.     Frank joined our choir a while back. He hadn’t sung for ages, bu...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable.     The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a busy concert time for most choirs.     I thought I'd give an account of a typical concert by one of my community choirs. This ...

we're just 6 weeks old in this video...that's why, for those people who find our version of the song "Bahay" quite wrong, please understand....this was our best that time =')

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers struggle with finding their starting note. Once they’ve nailed that, they’re off and it’s no problem. How can you make sure y...

"Vincent" by @Don McLean Solo: Brain Joubert Arrangement by Gavin Wild Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making o...  more"Vincent" by @Don McLean Solo: Brain Joubert Arrangement by Gavin Wild Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media: STBB Website: https://stbb.co.za/  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader.     Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We ...