[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Having written about starting your own Community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in...

ALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom ha...  moreALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom have contributed significantly to the growth of the Ateneo choral Community. ALERON, being an all-male ensemble, is geared towards exploring the male choral soundscape. Through innovative programming and the performance of repertoire across musical styles and genres, the group aims to deliver to its audiences a diverse and unique choral experience. ALERON envisions to broaden the all-male choral genre by continuously premiering new works of select resident composers and arrangers throughout its concert seasons. ALERON has recently been making waves in the Philippine choral scene, most notably with its First Prize distinction in the Vocal Ensemble Category of the 1st Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Manila in August 2013, serving as the gro...    less

[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...

Sheet music available by sending an email to contact@santiagoveros.site RITUAL DEL NUEVO DÍA (Ritual of the new day) SSAA + solo Commissioned by Lockport Township High School Bel Canto Chorale and its conductor Benjamin Saunders About the Work (app...  moreSheet music available by sending an email to contact@santiagoveros.site RITUAL DEL NUEVO DÍA (Ritual of the new day) SSAA + solo Commissioned by Lockport Township High School Bel Canto Chorale and its conductor Benjamin Saunders About the Work (approx. duration 4 mins.) When Santiago and I began to discuss this commission, we kept returning to the subject of mental health and inclusion. In a discussion with students, one student voiced that they “feel excluded and not cared for,” and that their struggle with mental health “has made [them] feel alone and helpless.” Santiago begins the piece with an old, quasi-ritualistic melody that calls back to previous times and traditions. As the work continues, the melody unites together with the other voices to emulate inclusion and unity of voices. His text draws parallels to nature and how we are able to bloom through the darkness of adversity with the help of others. We hope this work aids in our conversations about the importance of discussing mental heal...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently singing is the UK’s second most popular activity after sport.     Photo by Shaunette Babb   According to The Gua...

Community singing group, Just Singin', celebrate their tenth anniversary and the launch of their debut CD with a concert held on Saturday 16th March 2013 at Birnam Arts Centre. Camera and Production by Calum Hadden

[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...

El CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta AVE MARÍA de E. Elgar bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN en el V Encuentro Coral Internacional que organiza el Coro Santa María, cuyo coro invitado fue La Chorale du Lundi (Paris) el 22 de noviemb...  moreEl CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta AVE MARÍA de E. Elgar bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN en el V Encuentro Coral Internacional que organiza el Coro Santa María, cuyo coro invitado fue La Chorale du Lundi (Paris) el 22 de noviembre de 2014, en la Parroquia de San José de Coria del Río (Sevilla). Toda la información acerca de este y otros conciertos en nuestra web: www.corosantamaria.org  

A group of vibrant young men and women, poised to uplift souls up to heaven with every effort and opportunity they have, through good Choral music.

Atmospheric choral music often includes at least four harmony parts, sometimes many more. For the average village or Community choir this can be a challenge to say the least, especially when many of the singers have limited experience or are non-music rea...