St. Marcellin’s choir of Maris Stella College Negombo is a leading choir in Sri Lanka which was started in 2007 at Maris Stella College. It has grown to a higher level by achieving numerous titles within the past few years and also recognized as the best ...  moreSt. Marcellin’s choir of Maris Stella College Negombo is a leading choir in Sri Lanka which was started in 2007 at Maris Stella College. It has grown to a higher level by achieving numerous titles within the past few years and also recognized as the best Tenor Bass voices from a school choir around the country. (Title gained 2014 onwards). The choir has performed in National and International level stages (2012 Rome) and hosting many choral events in negombo including the biggest carol service in Negombo since 2007.(Maris Carols). It is trained by Mr. Francis De Almeida (Choral Director) since 2004. This choir has influences some youth choirs including Speranza , etc.... And also the Past Pupils choir (The Old Maris choir). The choir is still hosting many Choral Events in Negombo. choir Leaders Rajitha Fernando 2004 Kasun Rajapaksa 2007 Ashan Wimalasekara 2008 Lakshan Perera. 2009 Shanaka Senanayake. 2010 Emil Orbis. 2010 Kenneth Peiris...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] In case you hAven’t noticed: this is the modern world.   photo by Yoel Ben-Avraham   If you’re not promoting your choir on social ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   As a member of the Natural Voice Network I share their belief that everybody can sing and nobody should be excluded from music-making. Which is why n...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   A concert is looming and there are a couple of songs you don’t know that well.   Photo by _foam   You’ll need to put in s...

The Semitone Singers is a group of choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed choir, a men's choir, and a women's choir. The mixed choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, ...  moreThe Semitone Singers is a group of choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed choir, a men's choir, and a women's choir. The mixed choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, and the men's and women's choirs meet at the Wilmslow Rugby Club. The repertoire consists of a little bit of everything - madrigals, movies, musicals, spirituals, shanties, serious songs, silly songs - everything. All singers are welcome, and there is no audition required. We sing as a team, one step at a time.  less

The Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compe...  moreThe Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compelling musical experience. Through music education, skill development and social interaction, the choir offers its adult and youth members opportunities for personal growth and self expression. The choir lends support through music and participates in the cultural life of the community.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] You may hAve come across the term ‘natural voice’. You may also hAve realised by now that I am a member of The Natural Voice Network.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   The evening’s are lighter, the weather is warmer, the songs are amazing, the singing’s as good as ever – it’s summer!  ...

Flint male Voice choir are recruiting. Please take the time to watch our short film and come along and Join.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question.   Here is a very familiar st...