DID YOU KNOW THAT Singing CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience The joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves Singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT Singing CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience The joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves Singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through The life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge The gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through The neuro-scientific benefits of community Singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. TogeTher, we can change The world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Certain people are raTher dismissive of “Singing for fun” choirs. If it’s for fun Then it can’t possibly be of any quality. ...

Why Everyone Should Join a Choir When They Retire In Britain, over 2.8 million people enjoy The benefits of Singing in a choir. There is music for every taste, from rock and pop choirs, to gospel and classical. Choral Singing isn’t just s...

Singing with Us The Manchester Bach Choir welcomes everyone, who enjoys Singing. We perform to a high standard and have a friendly but hardworking atmosphere. There is no audition but some previous experiece, past or present, and The ability to read mu...  moreSinging with Us The Manchester Bach Choir welcomes everyone, who enjoys Singing. We perform to a high standard and have a friendly but hardworking atmosphere. There is no audition but some previous experiece, past or present, and The ability to read music can be very helpful. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings, 7:45pm to 9:45pm, at St Andrew's Community Church, Hall Street, Stockport, SK1 4DU. (View Map) At present we are keen to recruit new members to all sections SATB and are partucularly keen to enroll new bass singers. If you are interested in joining The choir or just want to find out a bit more about us, why not contact us? For furTher information please visit our website manchesterbachchoi.com where you can contact The choir's recruitment team.  less

I gave a TEDX talk about group Singing.  I had a very short time to hit all The crucials points.  I'm sure I left many out, but I did my best! I hope it gets more people to join choirs and oTher groups of people who sing togeTher.   &nb...

Founded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of The most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. They take Their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since Their first concert took Place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springstee...  moreFounded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of The most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. They take Their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since Their first concert took Place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springsteen was touring Italy in 2006. In 2011 They published Their first CD, Songs of Freedom, a collection of protest songs with a strong connection to The Civil Rights Movement. In 2015 TSV published Their first original single, “Graces (Dropping Again)” written by ZogaroS. In 2017 TSV will release a concept album of 16 songs and vocal interludes composed and produced by all The girls. “Broken Dream”, written by Chiara Cortez and Emanuele Jorma Gasperi, is The first single published to launch The record.  less

The Tsuru University Choral Society is a Japanese university choir founded in 1963. It is based in Tsuru City, located at The foot of Mt.Fuji. Under The our conductor, Prof. Masahiko Shimizu, we always practice in this Place, blessed in nature, with m...  moreThe Tsuru University Choral Society is a Japanese university choir founded in 1963. It is based in Tsuru City, located at The foot of Mt.Fuji. Under The our conductor, Prof. Masahiko Shimizu, we always practice in this Place, blessed in nature, with many friends who get togeTher at Tsuru University. Including The annual concert held on "World Chorus Day" on The second Sunday of December every year, we perform at elementary and junior high schools, social welfare facilities, etc., and sing at chorus festivals, giving The "TSURUBUN SOUND" in a variety of venues. We have also awarded at The All Japan Chorus Competition in many times and often won top prizes in The largest chorus competition in Japan.  less

As part of my 2017 www.communtiesinharmony.com blog project.  I'm featuring one choir from each of The 50 states and highlighting The ways in which community choruses are changing The world one community at a time.  This week, I'm feat...

International Christmas Contest, December 2018, Saint Petersburg. Winners of The First Place. Special prize for The best performance of sacred piece by Sergey Khvoshchinsky

Singing with Us The Manchester Bach Choir welcomes everyone, who enjoys Singing. We perform to a high standard and have a friendly but hardworking atmosphere. No audition required but some previous experiece, past or present, and The ability to read mu...  moreSinging with Us The Manchester Bach Choir welcomes everyone, who enjoys Singing. We perform to a high standard and have a friendly but hardworking atmosphere. No audition required but some previous experiece, past or present, and The ability to read music can be very helpful. At present we are keen to recruit new members to all sections SATB and are particularly keen to enroll new bass singers. If you are interested in joining The choir or just want to find out a bit more about us, why not contact us? Students welcome. For furTher information please visit our website manchesterbachchoi.com where you can contact The choir's recruitment team.  less