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...

Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir and Tenby Male Choir performing "An American Trilogy", a song arranged by country songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a Medley of three 19th century songs—"Dixie", a minstrel s...  moreAvon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir and Tenby Male Choir performing "An American Trilogy", a song arranged by country songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a Medley of three 19th century songs—"Dixie", a minstrel song that became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy since the Civil War; "All My Trials", originally a Bahamian lullaby, but closely related to African American spirituals, and well-Known through folk music revivalists. Sung as part of a concert at St. Johns Church, Keynsham, on 6th April 2013 to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Association.  less

A l'approche des fêtes de fin d'année, le Chœur d'Enfants Sotto Voce, nous offre un Medley de chansons de Noël depuis le toit du Théâtre. Le Chœur d’Enfants Sotto Voce, composé d’une soixantaine d’enfants originaires de toute la région parisienne, est...  moreA l'approche des fêtes de fin d'année, le Chœur d'Enfants Sotto Voce, nous offre un Medley de chansons de Noël depuis le toit du Théâtre. Le Chœur d’Enfants Sotto Voce, composé d’une soixantaine d’enfants originaires de toute la région parisienne, est une véritable « famille artistique » qui a créé en 1993 par Scott Alan Prouty et accueilli par le Théâtre du Châtelet depuis 18 ans. Considéré comme « l’un des meilleurs chœurs d’enfants en France aujourd’hui » le Chœur d’Enfants Sotto Voce est surtout connu pour l’originalité de ses prestations, ses créations et son répertoire très varié allant de la musique classique à la comédie musicale américaine en passant par le jazz et la chanson française. Depuis plus de 28 ans, le chœur a marqué la scène parisienne et séduit des publics varies à l’occasion de plus de six cents concerts et spectacles en France et à l’étranger. _ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Eddie Pola/George Wyle _ Baby It’s Cold Outside, Frank Loesser _ Jingle Bells, arr. Ray Charle...    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.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders don’t last forever so there will come a time when a choir needs to find a new one.     If You’re the person ...

Dynamix Minis perform a selection of songs from Mary Poppins, arranged by Darren Bartlett and accompanied by Magna Sinfonia Orchestra at the 2016 Celebration Concert featuring Dynamix Minis and Salvacosta. Dynamix Minis from Dynamix School of Vocal Exc...  moreDynamix Minis perform a selection of songs from Mary Poppins, arranged by Darren Bartlett and accompanied by Magna Sinfonia Orchestra at the 2016 Celebration Concert featuring Dynamix Minis and Salvacosta. Dynamix Minis from Dynamix School of Vocal Excellence. www.darrenbartlett.co.uk/-dynamix.html Led by Darren Bartlett of DMB Music www.dmbmusic.co.uk Video Creation - MSL Productions