[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...

Performed on Never a Brighter Star, a Christmas Concert November 17, 2018 At Aula Simfonia Jakarta Love Came Down at Christmas Word and Music by Joey Raney

Santo Salvadoreño- Coro Lux Dei Parroquia Santa Rita de Casia Director: Alfonso Ortega Mantecón. Informes y contrataciones (sólo México) a coroluxdei@hotmail.com

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Your church or community centre sets up the concerts. Your committee deals with the finances and the social events. Your musical director teac...

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's folk Chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's folk Chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together.  

Thameside Harmony has been in existence for over 30 years. A ladies' a capella four part harmony group we have our roots in barbershop but sing all sorts of music from old standards and barbershop classics to mega pop hits by groups like Abba and Queen. W...  moreThameside Harmony has been in existence for over 30 years. A ladies' a capella four part harmony group we have our roots in barbershop but sing all sorts of music from old standards and barbershop classics to mega pop hits by groups like Abba and Queen. We perform sing outs for local groups in our area of Hampton in South West London, and take part in local fairs and festivals. Our weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays are a fun evening of singing, chatting and having fun together. We are always open to having new members. Experience is not required, nor is the ability to read music as we have 'teach tracks' with the songs in your part on (tenor, lead, baritone or bass) and access to these are given alongside sheet music. From time to time we run singing courses or open evenings for which there are no auditions. On a course we usually all learn a new song together and sometimes are able not only to benefit from the direction of our musical director but also guest expert coaches from our parent organisation, the La...    less

Napa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performa...  moreNapa Valley Chorale is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. Members of the choir are auditioned, multi-generational, and range in age from 17 to senior citizens. Performance music includes a wide variety of musical styles. Performances take place in local churches, theaters, etc. The Chorale programs two rehearsal and concert seasons each year. Artistic Director & Conductor Jan Lanterman and Associate Conductor Jason Nett conduct rehearsals and performances.  

The opening from our Christmas finale at the "winter warmer" concert! : )

From our 2014 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by guest vocalists Holly Ruth Gale (Assistant Professor of Music, ATU) and Adam Stanley (student, UCA). ~Premiere performance

Here's a new setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Alleluia! O virga mediatrix. Language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: a bit tricky. Duration: circa 2 minutes. It's in six parts with no divisi, so it would also suit a sextet. It may be used for church or c...  moreHere's a new setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Alleluia! O virga mediatrix. Language: Latin. Standard of difficulty: a bit tricky. Duration: circa 2 minutes. It's in six parts with no divisi, so it would also suit a sextet. It may be used for church or concert performances free of charge – please contact me for the score: • Facebook: david.basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com Also, please let me know when the performance date is approaching. I'm keen to receive feedback, and I'll happily link your publicity material and website to my social media pages. Choirs are most welcome to post their own versions here on ChoirPlace.  less