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blog: What do words add to music?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other Day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...

blog: I Will Dream With You || Santiago Veros & Anthony Silvestri is now available for your next concert

ToDay, I received an unexpected blast from the past that brought back so many memories. Google reminded me of a beautiful drawing done by Alan for the cover of "I Will Dream With You." It's incredible how time flies because exactly one year and one Day ag...

blog: Singing My Way to Health and Happiness

A couple of years ago, around this time of year, actually, I was having a particularly awful Day. I won’t bore you with the details, but let’s just say I was dealing with some pretty heartbreaking family drama, work was pretty crappy at the ...

blog: The Lord Bless you and keep you....

After an outing at our latest Sing Day in North Yorkshire, this lovely gently flowing arrangement of Tim Knight's 'The Lord bless you and keep you' proved to be immensely popular so we've now made it available on our website (you can also source the piece...

blog: Choirs Without a Conductor

Okay- so I've been a bit slack about blogging lately.  Not that I have been idol- there is so much to blog about but 24 hours in a Day a full time job and more music than I can ever learn to play means there  isn't enough time!   In the l...

blog: Conducting in the moment

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I watched a TV documentary the other Day called How a choir works with Gareth Malone.   Photo by TheCamerons   At one point he talked about...

blog: Lifting Our Voices to Improve Our Health As We Age

Music has always had the powers to lift our spirits and make the Day seem a little brighter. As we age, music can be one of the most comforting ways to connect with our favorite past-times. Hearing the song you once danced to with your sweetheart as a tee...

blog: Join Me on a Musical Journey This Summer

Dear Choral Enthusiasts, Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the spirit of unity and freedom, I am excited to share some wonderful updates and opportunities to connect through the power of choral music. Creating Together Music has always been a too...

blog: A Year As A Nomadic Composer: Teachings And Thoughts By Santiago Veros

A Year As a Nomad:   April 4, 2023, marked the last Day I spent in my birth country. I shared breakfast with my brother and mother, showed my boarding pass, and within minutes, I was on a plane to London. What happened during all that time? ...