This is a Zulu Song recorded at our summer concert on July 13th 2014. It translates as: Hush, sleep little baby, Daddy will be home by dawn, there's a star that will lead you home. It is primarily a lullaby but was also used as a Song of hope d...  moreThis is a Zulu Song recorded at our summer concert on July 13th 2014. It translates as: Hush, sleep little baby, Daddy will be home by dawn, there's a star that will lead you home. It is primarily a lullaby but was also used as a Song of hope during the apartheid era. Version courtesy of Big Big Sing www.bigbigsing.org. We welcome new members - if you would like to join us have a look at our website http://northkingstonchoir.wix.com/nkc.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I found myself last week arranging a bunch of Songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed.   &nb...

At the time of writing music, my mission was always to bring People together. It seems to me that the union that is achieved thanks to singing is one of the most transcendental unions that humans can experience. With "Dear Earth" I wanted to go one step b...

VocalPoint is an intense choral experience that challenges People through music to build a better world. http://vocalpointchorus.org Here's how you can help 1. Donate today. A donation to VocalPoint -- in any amount -- will help ensure that this ...  moreVocalPoint is an intense choral experience that challenges People through music to build a better world. http://vocalpointchorus.org Here's how you can help 1. Donate today. A donation to VocalPoint -- in any amount -- will help ensure that this unique blend of artistry, advocacy and philanthropy can continue to grow. http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Vocalpoint 2. Attend a concert. 2014 Concerts are February 8 and 9, 2014 in Saint Paul. for more information visit: www.vocalpointchorus.org  

    Since I have been conducting choirs in UK, there is something that I found intriguing. That is the fact that some People gave me, amongst other kinds of positive and most interesting feedback, comments about “surprising” and &l...

It's a great tribute to the skill and warm-heartedness of the group of wonderful People that makes up Albion that YET AGAIN we have sold out a concert in Sheffield before the day. I'm proud of you all that you create and perpetuate something in which so m...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   there is often a mismatch between how good you think you are as a singer and what your abilities really are.     Some People vastly ov...

Live concert in Kranj, on 2.2.2013. Song is writen by G.Ipavec, slovenian composer. And arrange by R.Gobec. Soprano: Irma Hostnik, Hana Hribar, Katja Kotar Odlazek, Anita Medvešek Alto: Eva Dobravec, Zala Pavšič, Špela Pavlič Kos, Urša Poglajen and M...  moreLive concert in Kranj, on 2.2.2013. Song is writen by G.Ipavec, slovenian composer. And arrange by R.Gobec. Soprano: Irma Hostnik, Hana Hribar, Katja Kotar Odlazek, Anita Medvešek Alto: Eva Dobravec, Zala Pavšič, Špela Pavlič Kos, Urša Poglajen and Mateja Potrebuješ Simonič.  

Live 2009, Trento, Teatro Cuminetti Tratto dallo spettacolo "Il pioppo nella neve", regia di Elena Galvani e Jacopo Laurino. Musiche originali di B. Brecht, K. Weil, H. Heisler Arrangiamenti di Roberto Di Marino e Dario Tosolini

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Occasionally I give questionnaires to choir members in order to get feedback on how People are finding the weekly sessions, what Songs they like best, how ...