[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is a time of blissful ignorance before you hear a song for the first time.   Later on, there comes a time when you know the song thoroughly, y...

The IX International choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the west coast of the Thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of...  more The IX International choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the west coast of the Thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. The Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main concept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival.  less

Mabe Ladies choir perform The Wayfaring Stranger arranged by Greg Gilpin in Concert at Caldicot Leisure Centre with Caldicot male Voice choir. Sept 6 2014. Conductor Amanda Ward, Accompanist Rico Gerber

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]You’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some people who really think that they can’t sing. Why is th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s not innate talent or vocal range or ability...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   The OK Chorale hAve just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan a...

Mabe Ladies choir perform One Voice by Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys in Concert at Caldicot Leisure Centre with Caldicot male Voice choir. Sept 6 2014. Conductor Amanda Ward, Accompanist Rico Gerber

A tribute to the sixties male choir a cappella music Music & lyrics: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Aleron choir Manila Christopher Ong Arceo conductor Pubisher: Delatour France --- http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu/ http://aleronchoir.com/ --- link to bu...  moreA tribute to the sixties male choir a cappella music Music & lyrics: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Aleron choir Manila Christopher Ong Arceo conductor Pubisher: Delatour France --- http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu/ http://aleronchoir.com/ --- link to buy the score: http://www.editions-delatour.com/fr/mixte/391-she-s-so-lovely-pour-choeur-a-cappella-9790560170671.html --- REFRAIN She's so lovely, so lovely, lovely, lovely; She's so lovely, so lovely, lovely, lovely. COUPLET 1 We are so happy there, That could be else where, This music so mere, Ring' in the night, sing' in the heart. COUPLET 2 Walking through the night, She's running in my heart, Changing around all bright, Just say' to me: "sure you are right?" Oh my love you hAve gone away a day, Gone away? Standing a lonely "just thinking"...  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Last week I looked at What is unique about singing together. In this post, I’ll consider which aspects of singing together can be duplicated online and...

Mabe Ladies choir perform J'entends le Moulin by Donald Patriquin at Concert at Caldicot Leisure Centre with Caldicot male Voice choir. Sept 6 2014. Conductor Amanda Ward, Accompanist Rico Gerber