International Video Competition for Mixed Choirs Organizer: Alwin Michael Schronen and AS-Musikverlag Tholey/Saar - Germany In this international Video Competition for Mixed Choirs you can win a very special prize for your choir: a new a cappella compo...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   “I love Singing, but I haven’t sung for Years and I reAlly miss it.”     So why haven’t you joined a choir or co...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] The fact is that most of us don’t fit neatly into SATB boxes. What are we to do? Once upon a time we used to Sing togeTher and somehow find a place ...

The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen cAlled, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of Voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfiel...  more The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a national reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen cAlled, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of Voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield raves, “Octarium’s ability to change The nuance of Their tone and timbre without disrupting The flow of The music enables Them to pack Their performances with riches without ever over-reaching for Their effects.” At each presentation, Octarium offers The polished choral sonority and embodiment of The philosophy, “Eight Singers, One Voice” for which The ensemble has become well-known and respected. The Riverfront Times writes that The “eight members of Octarium go beyond raiSing Their Voices togeTher in song; Their Voices warp and weave togeTher, coalescing as a Single instrument of tremendous power and depth. Octarium wields this might gracefully, never overpowering, opting instead to revel in The pliancy of The human voice.” In addition to a Kansas City...    less

Winner of The 2015 ASCAP/Chorus America award for Adventurous Programming, Choral Chameleon is known for championing New Music for Voices within The context of mixed-genre Thematic programming and experiments in non-traditional staging. Founded in New ...  moreWinner of The 2015 ASCAP/Chorus America award for Adventurous Programming, Choral Chameleon is known for championing New Music for Voices within The context of mixed-genre Thematic programming and experiments in non-traditional staging. Founded in New York City in 2008 by Artistic Director Vince Peterson, The organization now encompasses: a roster of professional ensemble Singers, a volunteer chorus of 40-50 adults and an annual week-long Summer Institute in Brooklyn for composers and conductors. The culture of The organization marries informality, loving support and joyful curiosity, with The expectation of solid and technical musicianship, constant learning and openness toward The unexpected.  less

We are a a mixed chorus of around 30 Singers, making music for fun and achievement. We Sing mainly pop,rock and show tunes without instruments. We are available for bookings around The Bristol area. for Birthdays,Weddings, Anniversary Celebrations a...  moreWe are a a mixed chorus of around 30 Singers, making music for fun and achievement. We Sing mainly pop,rock and show tunes without instruments. We are available for bookings around The Bristol area. for Birthdays,Weddings, Anniversary Celebrations and Corporate events  

ShumaYela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout Briti...  moreShumaYela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, They sang in Ottawa at The Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 The group was featured at The presitigious and exciting international Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever The choir travels, we spread The joy of music-making and hope to bring communities togeTher through song. ShumaYela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with Singers learning about healthy vocal production, The body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on musical literacy, music Theory, and sightSinging skills. As with All our ensembles, ShumaYela provides a secure and accepting social environment where All Singers feel Their importance as members of The group...    less

IF SO - COME AND JOIN US IN The DALES!!  TIM KNIGHT MUSIC SingING HOLIDAY ‘DALES ESCAPE’ Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019 NEWFIELD HAll, AIRTON, NR MALHAM, BD23 4AA We are delighted to invite experienced Singer...

My Love - a hypnotic and strangely Yearning canon for three equal Voices, with an ostinato guitar motif, composed and performed by David W Solomons (aka dwsChorale). My love is far from here I sense in my dreams that she's dreaming of me far off in...  moreMy Love - a hypnotic and strangely Yearning canon for three equal Voices, with an ostinato guitar motif, composed and performed by David W Solomons (aka dwsChorale). My love is far from here I sense in my dreams that she's dreaming of me far off in that country dreaming that we shAll once more Sing our old song We'll Sing in harmony longing for The day when harmony can sooThe our sorrows and make us smile to think that harmony can sooTher our sorrows dreams far off.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   A few weeks back I wrote about why people might not join choirs or attend Singing workshops: 10 reasons why people don’t join choirs (but love to...