[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my choir.     Unless choir members come for a drink after a...

     Praise in Public for legitimate accomplishment, don’t pander. Create challenging but attainable goals; short term, mid-term and long term. Take trips to both destinations and festivals, combined trips are best Schedul...

Grupo Vocal Aequalis was formed in 1998. Since its early days, it has performed compositions from different musical periods spanning from the Renaissance to current times. Nowadays, it mostly interprets pieces by contemporary composers. GVA has don...  moreGrupo Vocal Aequalis was formed in 1998. Since its early days, it has performed compositions from different musical periods spanning from the Renaissance to current times. Nowadays, it mostly interprets pieces by contemporary composers. GVA has done concerts at the main churches, museums and theaters in Buenos Aires, as well as in Mendoza, Mercedes, Tandil and Capilla del Señor. Abroad, GVA has been part of: 2009 - 45 Barcelona International Days of Chorus Singing. Spain. 2011 - Cantus Salisburgenesis. Salzburg, Austria. Choral Festival Saint-Maximin. France. 2013 - Aveyron Choral Festival. France. Concerts in Sant Pere de les Puel•les and Santa Maria del Mar. Barcelona, Spain. 2017 - Barcelona 11th World Symposium on Choral Music. Spain Concert in Carcassonne. France In 2014 as an independent group, GVA invited the highly acclaimed catalan conductor Daniel Mestre Dalmau , who gave concerts and workshops about the Lutheran choral tradition. 2011 TOUR Cantus Salisburgensis 2011...    less

WomanSong is for any woman or girl who LOVES to sing! Our motto is ‘Laugh, Sing, Belong’ and there is no audition - all are welcome. Sponsored positions are available so don’t let money be a barrier. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm during sch...  moreWomanSong is for any woman or girl who LOVES to sing! Our motto is ‘Laugh, Sing, Belong’ and there is no audition - all are welcome. Sponsored positions are available so don’t let money be a barrier. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm during school terms at the CWA Hall, 20 West Market St, Richmond, NSW. One of our members Pammy says: ‘It’s funny - most of us think we can’t sing but somehow together, we sound amazing!’ She’s right! So come along and join in the fun - it’s always a great time of singing our hearts out, laughing our socks off and meeting friends old and new.  less

You don’t know a lot about Michele Josia, one of the artistic directors of Musica Eterna Roma? Michele is a film composer and choir conductor with an extensive experience gained in over 15 years of artistic activity all over the world. He has per...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I never sleep the night before running a singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m singing or conducti...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I sing and teach sacred songs from a wide range of religious traditions. But I don’t have a religious bone in my body.   photo by 10x1...

Sri Lanka's Premier All Female Choir Ranked with some of the most renowned choirs in the world, Soul Sounds have enthralled many an audience both in Sri Lanka and abroad with their ability to reach out to the soul with their passionate music. This dedicat...  moreSri Lanka's Premier All Female Choir Ranked with some of the most renowned choirs in the world, Soul Sounds have enthralled many an audience both in Sri Lanka and abroad with their ability to reach out to the soul with their passionate music. This dedicated group of girls are true ambassadors of the country, and have performed to great acclaim in the UK, India, China, Australia, Kuwait, Austria and France. In the forthcoming months, the choir is scheduled to perform many local concerts and international tours, with their Founder and Music Director, Soundarie David. For these girls, singing is soul searching. www.soulsounds.org  less

Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But You don't really care for music, do You? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor falls, the major lifts The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelu...  moreNow I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But You don't really care for music, do You? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor falls, the major lifts The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by choir members to play a recording of a song before I start teaching it so they can get an idea of how it sounds.   ...