[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singers in a choir are used to singing their harmony part surrounded by others singing the same thing. Holding a part by themselves in a small group ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and singing.     haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A.   This week I present seven ideas that you m...

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Take a musical journey to the 16th century with "Tourdion," a lively French Renaissance song published by Pierre Attaingn...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Take a musical journey to the 16th century with "Tourdion," a lively French Renaissance song published by Pierre Attaingnant in 1530. Let the spirited melody and playful lyrics transport you to an era where dance was a celebration of life and love. Enjoy the timeless charm of "Tourdion" as it brings the past to life through enchanting notes and rhythms. Replongez au cœur du XVIe siècle avec "Tourdion", une allègre chanson française de la Renaissance parue sous la plume de Pierre Attaingnant en 1530. Laissez-vous emporter par la mélodie enjouée et les paroles ludiques qui évoquent une époque où la danse était une célébration de la vie et de l'amour. Appréciez le charme intemporel de "Tourdion" alors qu'il ressuscite le passé à travers des notes et des rythmes enchanteurs. Conducted by Jad Harjane Djembe : Aya Bouajaja , Nada Qlila. Composed by Pierre Attaingnant Fil...    less

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is a mixed choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The choir serves as a musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is recognized throughout the worl...  moreThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is a mixed choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The choir serves as a musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is recognized throughout the world. The Choir calls the Salt Lake Tabernacle, which houses an organ with 11,000+ pipes, home. The choir has won many awards, including an Emmy and Grammy award, sang for 10 US Presidents, and hosts the longest continual broadcast Music and the Spoken Word (which airs live every Sunday at 9:30am Mountain Standard Time). On October 26, 2020 the Tabernacle Choir was named one of the top 10 choirs in the world by Britain’s CLASSICAL-MUSIC.  less

Singing Circle of Life from the motion picture Lion King, live on the show Do posljednjeg zbora (Croatian version of the Battle of the Choirs)...

La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a co...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a couple of vocalize additions above and below it. The pdf file contains the score and a separate guitar part. The sound sample is performed by the composer. Let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia as in the Baroque time Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia It spans all the centuries up to now (la la la) (cu cu cu!)  less

This video can't be watched without smiling! Colorful, musical, adorable, full of aloha! The trebles and adult choristers of the Hawai'i Sacred Choir recorded the audio in a cathedral and then produced the video, showcasing special spots in Hawai'i,...  moreThis video can't be watched without smiling! Colorful, musical, adorable, full of aloha! The trebles and adult choristers of the Hawai'i Sacred Choir recorded the audio in a cathedral and then produced the video, showcasing special spots in Hawai'i, using its own pre-recorded audio.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries about how you train to become a choir or singing workshop leader.     I don’t offer courses myself, but th...

Reading Phoenix Choir is a 50-strong mixed voice choir, singing a wide variety of music from Bach and Gabrieli to Bernstein and the Beatles. The choir continually strives to sing at professional standards under the expert musical directorship of David Cro...  moreReading Phoenix Choir is a 50-strong mixed voice choir, singing a wide variety of music from Bach and Gabrieli to Bernstein and the Beatles. The choir continually strives to sing at professional standards under the expert musical directorship of David Crown. The choir has a varied programme throughout the year including charity concerts, festivals, workshops, Come and Sing events, CD recordings and a hugely popular Carol Concert.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Whether it’s bringing up a family or long-term illness or a bad singing experience, many people find it hard to get back into singing when they...