"My sweetheart ... ... is wearing a red fez ... has black eyes, and honey lips. Does he want to kiss me? I’d give all the czar’s treasure for it." This Concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a Choir from scratch for one ni...  more"My sweetheart ... ... is wearing a red fez ... has black eyes, and honey lips. Does he want to kiss me? I’d give all the czar’s treasure for it." This Concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a Choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

Joint Concert with Denbigh Male Voice Choir at St.John's Church, Llandudno, 27th June 2015.

Gresley Male Voice Choir, Autumn Celebrity Concert 2015

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino Choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

The Blackheath Conservatoire’s chamber Choir is aimed at experienced choral singers and works on a project basis. Singers are therefore welcome to apply at any point, since the group will be fixed from a central pool for each Concert. Repertoire is wide-r...  moreThe Blackheath Conservatoire’s chamber Choir is aimed at experienced choral singers and works on a project basis. Singers are therefore welcome to apply at any point, since the group will be fixed from a central pool for each Concert. Repertoire is wide-ranging, from Renaissance polyphony to commissions from established and emerging British composers. The group is directed by Hilary Campbell and welcomes interest from experienced and enthusiastic choral singers of all ages.  

Sanita Melodia Choir at Symphony of Life Concert on November 2013

Gresley Male Voice Choir, Autumn Celebrity Concert 2015

Gresley Male Voice Choir, Autumn Celebrity Concert 2015

[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...