Randall Stroope's setting of the W B Yeats poem "The Cloths of Heaven" Sung by Bournemouth Male voice Choir

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We bandy terms around like ‘authentic voice’ and ‘natural voice’ when we talk about singing.   photo by Jean Spector &nbs...

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, To shine upon you and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up the light Of His countenance upon you, And give you peace, Amen.

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less