[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We’ve all seen it: a timid, slouched, nervous person approaches the microphone. We expect disaster. They Open their mouth And the most amazing, beauti...

[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...

6 World Choir Games in Shaoxing (China, 2010)

5 World Choir Games in Graz (Austria, 2008)

An class="view_more">【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 He´s Got the Whole World 全世界都在祂的手中 編曲：Ray Liebau 雷．李寶 歌詞與旋律取材自眾所周知的美國黑人靈歌曲調，這曲調經常在教會、學校、甚至商業廣告中傳唱。李寶(Ray Liebau, 1937-)在編曲中加入了爵士與藍調音樂的元素，使它成為這一首豐富而精緻的無伴奏人聲合唱曲。 李寶是著作頗豐的作曲家與編曲家，大學時期主修鋼琴，早年從事鋼...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 He´s Got the Whole World 全世界都在祂的手中 編曲：Ray Liebau 雷．李寶 歌詞與旋律取材自眾所周知的美國黑人靈歌曲調，這曲調經常在教會、學校、甚至商業廣告中傳唱。李寶(Ray Liebau, 1937-)在編曲中加入了爵士與藍調音樂的元素，使它成為這一首豐富而精緻的無伴奏人聲合唱曲。 李寶是著作頗豐的作曲家與編曲家，大學時期主修鋼琴，早年從事鋼琴獨奏與伴奏。曾於美國密西西比大學(University of Mississippi)教授鋼琴與作曲長達30年之久。李寶幾乎一生都在作曲，創作的範疇極廣，包括許多鋼琴曲與歌曲、三齣音樂劇、爵士樂合奏曲、以及大量的合唱作品。而他最廣受大眾喜愛的作品，就是今晚為大家演唱的這首He´s Got the Whole World. He´s got the whole World in His hAnds, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole World in His hAnds, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole World in His hAnds, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole World in His hAnds. 全世界都在祂的手中。 He´s got the little, tiny babies in His hAnds, 小小的嬰孩在祂手中， He´s got the little, tiny babies in His hAnds, 小小的嬰孩在祂手中， He´s got the children of the World in His hAnds, 全世界的小孩都在祂手中， He´s got the whole World in His hAnds. 全世界都在祂的手中。 He´s got you And me, brother, in His hAnds, 你和我，兄弟，在祂手中， He´s got you And me, sister, in His hAnds, 妳和我，姊妹，在祂手中， He´s got all of us sinners in His hAnds, ...    lessAn>

JazzVocals @ Chor Open Stage II 09.06.2012 II Parochialkirche Berlin II T. & M.: Charlotte Martin, Arr.: Elena Wlatschkov

An class="view_more">Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural World through music from across the globe, And we have performed at events su...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural World through music from across the globe, And we have performed at events such as Glastonbury Festival 2013 Opening Ceremony, And the United Nations World Environment Day concert in Staines And in Oxford Street, central London. We welcome men And women of all abilities, And sessions are taught by ear so no experience is needed, just a passion for singing And a love of the earth! Our Musical Director is the renowned Susie Ro Prater who has supported choirs And natural voice movement workshops for mAny years. Our very enjoyable choir practices take place once a month at the Hythe Centre in Egham, Staines, easily accessible by train from Central London And free parking onsite. Membership is £15 for the year And minimum £5 per member for each of our sessions. Please bring a mug for refreshments. Incredible value! Non-members ...    lessAn>

An class="view_more">The second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful World of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless songs sung with stunning clarity And warmth. ...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">The second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful World of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless songs sung with stunning clarity And warmth. When You Wish Upon A Star Music & Lyrics by Leigh Harline & Ned Washington Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers / WonderlAnd Music CompAny Inc And Walt Disney Music CompAny Colors Of The Wind Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz And Music by AlAn Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Part Of Your World Lyrics by Howard And AshmAn And Music by AlAn Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers A Whole New World Lyrics by Tim Rice And Music by AlAn Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Performed by Muzaria Featuring Helene Brooke-Smith And Libbie Chiverton ArrAngement Darren Marc Bartlett This ArrAngement Copyright DMB Music Keys & Sound Engineer Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co....    lessAn>

Everybody WAnts To Rule The World...Tears for Fears (arr. Kerry Marsh) The StAndard Vocal Jazz Ensemble John Stafford II Jazz Cabaret April 23rd, 2015 KAnsas City KAnsas Community College

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I bet you think your choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with Open arms. But what if I told you that new members might fi...