(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) How do we measure success? This, of course, is a lifelong question that stares us in the face every Day. This article is far less philosophical, but does perhaps pose a way ...

Sept 23th - 28th, 2016 the Festival-competition “the voice of wealth” is one of the largest and brightest cultural events in Europe. Every year the Festival takes Place on the beautiful coast of Costa Brava where thousands of partic...

Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. the choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all per...  moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. the choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all periods and most styles. Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013. Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003. Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range...    less

South Salem's Symphonic Choir performs at the OSAA 6A State Choir Competition. This performance + their sight reading score earned them 3rd Place!

How could we start better our festival season together with the first rays of spring sunshine, if not with an original Italian festival on the shore of Lake Garda, in one of the jewels of the area, Riva del Garda. We love this Place: Lake Garda’s lu...

Vocalize is a community choir ran by Lauren Faulkner in saltney. We have around 30 mixed sex members and meet once a week to rehearse. We have performed in many local venues entertaining the community also entering Dee's Got Talent in 2012 coming third. W...  moreVocalize is a community choir ran by Lauren Faulkner in saltney. We have around 30 mixed sex members and meet once a week to rehearse. We have performed in many local venues entertaining the community also entering Dee's Got Talent in 2012 coming third. We are an expanding choir with a wide repertoire and have many aims and goals for the future.  

A recent Radio 3 plug: Tom McKinney from Radio 3 Classical Breakfast Show Sun 18th Oct 2015"I heard an incredible performance of that by the Albion choir, deep underground in Peak Cavern in Castelton Derbyshire a few weeks ago. An amazing Place for cho...

Classic Choral Society's 58th year begins in just a few weeks! As CCS launches into the next rehearsal season, we look forward to welcoming new and returning singers. Our first rehearsal will take Place on MonDay evening, January 16, 2017, at 7:30PM. the ...

[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 ...

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...