SInce 2008 we have been coming together in central London to learn and perform sea-shanties, murder ballads, protest songs, work songs, love melodies, folkified non-folksongs, and Good old knees-up tunes, from across the centuries and all over the world.
This unique combination of two choirs features friends, colleagues and family members - mother and daughter, cousins, siblings, aunties and uncles - you can really Feel this strong closeness and family vibe. This tailor made arrangement, from Musical Dire... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are some workshop and choir leaders who work through fear. They are not particularly nice people, but they do get Good results. phot...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...
Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have Good power, control and volume in the ...
We are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a... more
A Ho Ho Ho Lot of Harmony show will be at 2 pm and also at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Music City Chorus and, we, its female counterpart TuneTown Show Chorus will entertain with chord-ringing precision, humor and Good cheer. The a cappella prog...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As many regular readers will know, I hate a choir in uniform. However, it is a Good idea to have some kind of unifying dress code ...
We are a Choir of very friendly people, with great musical experience, a great desire to make Good music, with a very wide repertoire and many concerts offered. Come meet us!!