[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...

Dan Forrest's REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING 1. Introit-Kyrie 2. Vanitas Vanitatum Voices of the Commonwealth Northern Kentucky Youth Sinfonia Tony Burdette, conductor St. John's United Church of Christ Newport, Kentucky November 16, 2014

This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  Isn't it the truth?  Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy.  What is it that is holding you back?  Have you thought that maybe YOU should be the director of t...

Recorded October 2020 Traditional Basque Carol Arr: Barlow Bradford Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Program Notes: http://www.utahchamberartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CHRISTMAS-CAROLS-notes-rev.pdf ...  moreRecorded October 2020 Traditional Basque Carol Arr: Barlow Bradford Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Program Notes: http://www.utahchamberartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CHRISTMAS-CAROLS-notes-rev.pdf ...... The angel Gabriel from heaven came His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame "All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary, Most Highly favored lady," Gloria! "For know a blessed mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honor thee, Thy Son shall be Emanuel, by seers foretold Most Highly favored lady," Gloria! Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said, "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most Highly favored lady. Gloria! Of her, Emanuel, the Christ was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:1 "Most Highly favored lady," Gloria!  less

We're an exciting, fun female choir, with a competitive edge. We sing everything from modern pop to choral and barbershop. On our first birthday, we won the Acappella/barbershop class at the 2011 International Eisteddfod in Wales, and we have earned ...  moreWe're an exciting, fun female choir, with a competitive edge. We sing everything from modern pop to choral and barbershop. On our first birthday, we won the Acappella/barbershop class at the 2011 International Eisteddfod in Wales, and we have earned many awards and recognitions to date in varous competitions. Under the direction of the exceptionally talented Mr Andrew Walker and his music team of award winning vocalists Affinity embraces educational aims, and encourages personal development in singing and performance. Affinity are always happy to hear from potential bookings, and welcome new members to audition for the choir, we are a fun loving group of women who share the joys of singing, we employ strong values of team work, friendship and support. We love to sing in competitions, special events and shows locally and afar, we’ve been known to hop on a plane or a boat to travel abroad to take part in other countries fantastic music festivals , its a wonderful way to connect us and share this amazing ...    less

More than 150 choirs, over 5'000 choir actors, 14 stages, more than 30'000 people - that's the state choir festival "Rhineland-Palatinate sings", at 2019, 31st of August in Mainz. Come to visit and discover for yourself the great variety of R...  moreMore than 150 choirs, over 5'000 choir actors, 14 stages, more than 30'000 people - that's the state choir festival "Rhineland-Palatinate sings", at 2019, 31st of August in Mainz. Come to visit and discover for yourself the great variety of Rheinland-Palatinate choir music.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I went to a workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka people of Central AfricA. Living in the rA...

Conductor: Ronell Onate Musica Sacra Choir Festival Phil- Am Life Auditorium September 17, 2011

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Choirs are not meeting at the moment so lots of you have gone online to sing. Given that it will be just you singing at a screen, what can you do to get the ...