[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently it’s the summer break here in the UK. The weather is sunny, Choir doesn’t start back until September, kids are off school and ice c...

 five-star review in the Telegraph for the Howells Requiem from Trinity College Choir and Stephen Layton. “A fluid lyrical gift, an imaginative harmonic spectrum and a sense of occasion … the Trinity College Choir brings clarity of words...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lots of mixed Choirs don’t have enough male singers, and many established male voice Choirs are not managing to find younger recruits (see my series of ...

Dear Choir Directors, Congratulations on successfully completing another semester filled with beautiful choral performances and uplifting musical experiences. As we wrap up this chapter, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments ach...

Jubilate Deo by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini http://www.ivoantognini.com WORLD PREMIERE Slovenian Philharmonic Choir Matjaž Šček, conductor soloists: Katarina Lenarčič, soprano Darja Vevoda, alto Martin Logar, tenor Matija Bizjan, ba...  moreJubilate Deo by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini http://www.ivoantognini.com WORLD PREMIERE Slovenian Philharmonic Choir Matjaž Šček, conductor soloists: Katarina Lenarčič, soprano Darja Vevoda, alto Martin Logar, tenor Matija Bizjan, bass The Marjan Kozina Hall - Ljubljana - November 15, 2015 photographer: Darja Stravs Tisu producer: Boris Rener Slovenian Philharmonic Choir with artistic director Martina Batič commissioned this piece  

We are actually three Choirs meeting in different parts of Bristol. One in Thornbury, another in Shire and the other in Easton. We come together as one mega Choir for concerts and other performances at events. Our aim is to build community through gospel ...  moreWe are actually three Choirs meeting in different parts of Bristol. One in Thornbury, another in Shire and the other in Easton. We come together as one mega Choir for concerts and other performances at events. Our aim is to build community through gospel music and so we emphasise the fact that we are a Choir for anyone to join, no auditions and nor previous experience is required. If you love to sing...we're the Choir for you!  

"Song to the Moon (La Luna)" by Z. Randall Stroope. Based upon an aria from the opera "Rusalka" by Antonín Dvořák. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ...  more"Song to the Moon (La Luna)" by Z. Randall Stroope. Based upon an aria from the opera "Rusalka" by Antonín Dvořák. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 18, 2012. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Oboist: Lisa Gelfand, Flutist: Emma Mellinger. In this song, a water nymph has fallen in love with a human prince and beckons the moon to find him and tell of her longing for him. Text: La Luna, La Luna, Your light sees through endless time, Tell, o tell me where my love lies. O moon e'er you pass, Wake my dreaming lover, I am waiting, I am calling, Tell him, light his place. Ah, moon, help him remember And dream of me, Tell him, O tell him, Who is waiting, who is longing! I am waiting, longing! Longing! Tell him come, tell him, O moon. Help to remember our laughter and tears, Mem'ries of summer nights. Help him remember our triumphs and fears, May this rememb...    less

The name of this set of songs is "Mīlas dziesmas" (or "love songs" translated from latvian) Performed by RSU mixed Choir Riga (conductors Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte, Choir master Agris Puķe) and dance group "Ačkups" lead by Elita Treilone. Instrumen...  moreThe name of this set of songs is "Mīlas dziesmas" (or "love songs" translated from latvian) Performed by RSU mixed Choir Riga (conductors Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte, Choir master Agris Puķe) and dance group "Ačkups" lead by Elita Treilone. Instrumental by: Tango Sin Quinto solo: Aija Vitolina, Inguss Petersons  

Се ныне... (R. Twardowski) Interpretează corul de bărbați "Brio Sonores" Dirijor: Ion Brătescu Se nine... (R. Twardowski) Plays men's Choir "Brio Sonores", Choir master: Ion Brătescu Се ныне... (R. Twardowski) Исполняет мужской хор "Brio Sonores"...  moreСе ныне... (R. Twardowski) Interpretează corul de bărbați "Brio Sonores" Dirijor: Ion Brătescu Se nine... (R. Twardowski) Plays men's Choir "Brio Sonores", Choir master: Ion Brătescu Се ныне... (R. Twardowski) Исполняет мужской хор "Brio Sonores" дирижор: Ион Брэтеску i.bratescu@gmail.com  

'Hail, gladdening light', composed by Stephen Barker, performed by the Choir of St Stephen's Church, Canterbury in Portsmouth Cathedral. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing copies of the score to perform with your own Choir.