[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Again a practice session for 2008 Christmas Program.. 100 voice choir... I was Singing tenor :-)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on choir lea...

This fun-loving group of women enjoys Singing together, not just for the performance factor, but also for the pure joy of Singing together. We have about 25 members currently, but we are gaining new members each year. We put on two "shows" each ...  moreThis fun-loving group of women enjoys Singing together, not just for the performance factor, but also for the pure joy of Singing together. We have about 25 members currently, but we are gaining new members each year. We put on two "shows" each year to raise funds that benefit the chorus as a whole. We also perform throughout the year at various venues - retirement communities, nursing homes, churches, banquets, and other events.  

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some people lead their choir or Singing workshop with another person. I’ve tried it, and it doesn’t really work for me.     cont...

CHIJ KC Choir at Sing 'n' Joy Vienna 2012, the 1st Choir festival & 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition Singing Sakura Sakura

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I occasionally run workshops for members of my choir to help improve their Singing technique. photo by Intel Free Press I realised whilst teaching that al...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...