[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...

Live sounds and impressions from our Concert "Cold Hands Warm Hearts" 10-12-2019 "Den Laethemschen Vriendenkring" Sint-Martens-Latem

"Pater Noster" by Jonathan Adams, performed by the Famiglia Sala at the Rimini International Choral Competition 2012. They were the winners in Class E.

This is our Choral tribute to Lily Allen who wrote this song for her mother, Alison Owen. Orchestrated and Arranged by Rachel Santesso **We have made our recording as a gift for you. If you'd like to download it for free, you can find it on our hom...  moreThis is our Choral tribute to Lily Allen who wrote this song for her mother, Alison Owen. Orchestrated and Arranged by Rachel Santesso **We have made our recording as a gift for you. If you'd like to download it for free, you can find it on our homepage: www.capitalchoir.com Enjoy! *** Video by Alexandra Berglof Recording engineers: Andrew Dudman and Sam Okell at Abbey Road Studios studio footage filmed by Nick Marangoni  

Sheffield Chamber Choir is a vibrant ensemble of highly experienced musicians with a common goal - producing imaginative Choral performances of the very highest artistic quality. We make numerous cathedral visits throughout the year, but also offer occ...  moreSheffield Chamber Choir is a vibrant ensemble of highly experienced musicians with a common goal - producing imaginative Choral performances of the very highest artistic quality. We make numerous cathedral visits throughout the year, but also offer occasional sung services to smaller churches without a choir. We also offer fundraising Concerts for charities, building appeals, etc. and are available to hire for weddings, funerals and other occasions.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] On the face of it, a workshop or Concert can be a resounding success.   photo by Andy Armstrong   But ask individuals about how they think ...

The chamber choir Hljómeyki was founded in 1974. It is one of Iceland’s finest choirs. It focuses mainly on contemporary Icelandic music, commissioning at least one major work annually. Hljómeyki has represented Iceland in Choral competitions and festi...  moreThe chamber choir Hljómeyki was founded in 1974. It is one of Iceland’s finest choirs. It focuses mainly on contemporary Icelandic music, commissioning at least one major work annually. Hljómeyki has represented Iceland in Choral competitions and festivals, and has published 5 CD’s with Icelandic music. In recent years it has frequently collaborated with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Other recent projects include Schnittke’s Concerto for Choir and Rachmaninov’s Vespers. Hljómeyki’s conductor is Marta G. Halldórsdóttir.  less

California State University, Fullerton's University Singers are directed by Dr. Robert Istad, and are recognized as one of the nation's premiere collegiate Choral ensembles. The University Singers have performed throughout the world, and have sung with a ...  moreCalifornia State University, Fullerton's University Singers are directed by Dr. Robert Istad, and are recognized as one of the nation's premiere collegiate Choral ensembles. The University Singers have performed throughout the world, and have sung with a variety of professional orchestras including the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the batons of conductors such as Carl St.Clair, John Mauceri, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart. Internationally acclaimed for their exquisite musicianship, they have been invited to perform at conferences organized by the American Choral Directors Association and the Music Educators National Conference. The ensemble’s recent Concert tours have included performances in Paris, Austria, Germany, Eastern Europe, Spain, and Australia in venues such as the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary, a performance for UNESCO in Pisa, Italy, and performances in the Ottobeuren a...    less

Formed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality Concerts of Choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual Concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Tau...  moreFormed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality Concerts of Choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual Concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Taunton, with the finest nationally and internationally renowned soloists and orchestras, performing innovative and varied programmes of music ranging from medieval through to 21st century.  

The Greenwood Chorale is made up of singers from the greater Greenwood region who enjoy singing Choral music together. We sing both sacred and non-sacred music covering a broad spectrum of music periods.