[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get asked this at workshops after people have struggled to get their tongues around a few foreign songs.     I point out that ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a question I’m often asked at my singing workshops, especially by people starting out as choir leaders.   photo by James Vaugh...

Cantate is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading Youth Choirs. Cantate is a mixed-voice youth choir based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. It is open to all Young singers, whatever their background and musical upbringing. Cantate comprises th...  moreCantate is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading Youth Choirs. Cantate is a mixed-voice youth choir based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. It is open to all Young singers, whatever their background and musical upbringing. Cantate comprises three choirs for children and Young people which all perform to an exceptionally high standard. Cantate performed at the Royal Albert Hall, both in the BBC and Schools Prom Concerts, the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican, the Guildhall London, 10 Downing Street, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, and in many local and regional venues. Cantate has gained many national and international awards. In 2008 we achieved international acclaim at the world’s largest choral event – the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria – in which over 430 choirs from some 90 countries competed. Cantate won gold and silver medals, and was the only UK choir to win a gold medal in the finals.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills.  All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for the adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves takin...

Awarding Ceremony of the World Choir Championships for Youth and Young Adults in Graz 2011. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Preisverleihung bei der 1. Chorweltmeisterschaft für die Jugend in Graz 2011. Find all res...  moreAwarding Ceremony of the World Choir Championships for Youth and Young Adults in Graz 2011. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Preisverleihung bei der 1. Chorweltmeisterschaft für die Jugend in Graz 2011. Find all results here // Die Ergebnisse gibt's hier: http://www.interkultur.com/competitions-festivals/world-choir-championships/graz-2011/results/  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I wrote last week about people who think they can’t ‘sing’ because they think they need training or singing lessons first (Your sin...

Established in July 2009 by Adrian Green and Alexander Norman, Convivium Singers is a group of musicians who perform a wide variety of vocal and choral music. Its aim is to provide opportunities for Young singers at the early stages of performing careers...  moreEstablished in July 2009 by Adrian Green and Alexander Norman, Convivium Singers is a group of musicians who perform a wide variety of vocal and choral music. Its aim is to provide opportunities for Young singers at the early stages of performing careers, as well as for talented musicians who have chosen not to pursue careers in the music, but wish to continue singing to a high standard. they currently comprise singers from many established choirs, including Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Ex Cathedra, Armonico Consort, the Choir of Royal Holloway, Genesis Sixteen, Portsmouth Cathedral and York Minster. the group specialises in undiscovered or little-known British music, and in the music of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Working with its Guest Conductor, Neil Ferris, Convivium Singers have recorded two discs of contemporary choral music by Jonathan Dove (NAXOS – due March 2012) and Hugh Benham (Convivium Records – due November 2011). Convivium Singers has given recitals in th...    less

A song From the Luhya tribe found in the western part of Kenya. Asio is an initiation song that is sung during the ceremonies when Young boys make the transition into adulthood and are now considered the warriors, protectors, and future leaders of the c...  moreA song From the Luhya tribe found in the western part of Kenya. Asio is an initiation song that is sung during the ceremonies when Young boys make the transition into adulthood and are now considered the warriors, protectors, and future leaders of the community. This rendition by the Kenyan Boys Choir; Drums: Henry Wekesa Wanjala ( www.instagram.com/wekesahw ) Solo: Christopher Mukhovi ( www.instagram.com/krismuk ) Singers: Alvin Kadaji ( www.twitter.com/alvinkadaji ) Erick Kyama ( www.instagram.com/erickyama ) Lawrence Barasa ( www.instagram.com/lawrencebarasa ) Kenneth Gikuiyu ( www.instagram.com/kuiyuofficial ) Smith Milongo ( www.instagram.com/smith_hems ) Kelvin Mahasi ( www.instagram.com/k_mahac ) Bernard Agwanda ( www.instagram.com/agwandabena ) David Rombo ( www.instagram.com/dayvogram ) Charles Murage ( www.instagram.com/ragz2beechez )  less