'An unforgettable experience, not just a festival' 5 - 8 June 2015 Queen's Birthday weekend   Now in its 6th Year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for choirs and individual singers, is proud to present internationally renowned composer...

On Saturday 31st May 2014 the choir had a casual day in Bristol recording our latest CD which is to be released later this Year. The video is a collection of photographs from the day and some video set against the backdrop of one of the items we recorded,...  moreOn Saturday 31st May 2014 the choir had a casual day in Bristol recording our latest CD which is to be released later this Year. The video is a collection of photographs from the day and some video set against the backdrop of one of the items we recorded, 'Sanctus'.  

Claudio Monteverdi (1567--1643): Vespro della beata Vergine (1610) (Marienvesper) - Lauda Jerusalem Dominum (Psalm 147) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Live recording of our historically informed performance at the abbey of Müns...  moreClaudio Monteverdi (1567--1643): Vespro della beata Vergine (1610) (Marienvesper) - Lauda Jerusalem Dominum (Psalm 147) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Live recording of our historically informed performance at the abbey of Münsterschwarzach on october 2nd, 2011. Antiphon: Favus distillans labia tua sponsa et odor vestimentorum tuorum sicut odor thuris. Chorus: Lauda, Jerusalem, Dominum, lauda Deum tuum, Sion. Quoniam confortavit seras portarum tuarum: benedixit filiis tuis in te. Qui posuit fines tuos pacem et adipe frumenti satiat te. Qui emittet eloquium suum terrae: Velociter currit sermo eius. Qui dat nivem sicut lanam, nebulam sicut cinerem spargit. Mittit crystallum suam sicut buccellas. Ante faciem frigoris eius quis sustinebit? Emittet verbum suum et liquefaciet ea, flabit spiritus eius et fluent aquae. Qui annuntiat verbum suum Jacob, iustitias et iudicia sua Israel. Non fecit taliter omni nationi, et iudicia sua non manifestavit eis. Gloria Patri ...    less

Since 1952, The Edinburgh Singers have been at the forefront of the city's musical heritage as one of its leading amateur choirs. The choir performs three or more significant concerts in Edinburgh each Year, and has become known further afield through ...  moreSince 1952, The Edinburgh Singers have been at the forefront of the city's musical heritage as one of its leading amateur choirs. The choir performs three or more significant concerts in Edinburgh each Year, and has become known further afield through broadcasts and concerts in Scotland, touring abroad, and singing in support of local and national charities.  

Each Year, in September, Musica International (www.musicanet.org) chooses as its Favorite Piece of the Month a beautiful piece which would be perfect for your Christmas program. Here are a few of them, with multimedia illustrations, recordings of pronunc...

Twice a Year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is that we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safar...  moreTwice a Year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is that we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safari began at the Warwick Folk Festival in 2006, and continued in 2011 when Chris moved to Suffolk. The winter safari ends in a shared concert in Ipswich, and the summer safari is a free half hour performance outdoors. Each safari learns about eight songs in 3- and 4-part harmony.  less

Compose Like a Girl with Jocelyn Hagan Often times, the most confident and assertive person you will ever meet is an 8 or 9 Year old girl. Then, somewhere along the way society teaches her that “like a girl” is not a compliment. For a dis...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs have a long break at this time of Year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

The Crown College Choir has performed for over 56 Years now with its repertoire including cappella classics, spirituals, and hymn arrangements. Auditions are held every Year during academic semesters. Meanwhile, the choir has toured internationally – cove...  moreThe Crown College Choir has performed for over 56 Years now with its repertoire including cappella classics, spirituals, and hymn arrangements. Auditions are held every Year during academic semesters. Meanwhile, the choir has toured internationally – covering countries across Europe.  

Now in its 12th Year, Play It Forward is proud to present Melbourne International Singers Festival with an even bigger and more diverse program for schools and community choirs, singers, teachers, musicians & conductors. JOIN US FOR THIS UNIQUE DAY OF MA...