[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...

Chichester's All Ladies Choir is ready to welcome you to a fun, friendly time, Singing contemporary music in harmony. With styles ranging from pop to gospel, we're sure there's something to suit your taste. Come and join us on Tuesday evenings at the Univ...  moreChichester's All Ladies Choir is ready to welcome you to a fun, friendly time, Singing contemporary music in harmony. With styles ranging from pop to gospel, we're sure there's something to suit your taste. Come and join us on Tuesday evenings at the University of Chichester, where we rehearse. We aim to give two/three concerts a year – we hope you can be in the next one! We are a group of ladies with ages ranging from early 20s to 50s. We usually run around the school holidays as we have a few mums but can run in the holidays as well if enough people are available. We charge per half term which works out at £5.50 a week when you commit to the whole half term. Please contact us if you would like to come so we can let you know which room we will be in.  less

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Folklore competition.

The East Central University Chorale performing György Ligeti's Nacht un Morgen. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded at the East Central University Chorale and ECU Singers Fall concert. December 19th, 2012.

St. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school choir that was first started in 1993. The choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the choir’s repertoire has included performa...  moreSt. Catherine University in Minnesota maintains a school choir that was first started in 1993. The choir itself is composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the Twin Cities community. Over the years, the choir’s repertoire has included performances of: Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, The Requiems of Brahms and Mozart, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and others. Auditions held every August and January.  

The pioneer choral group in the Lady of Pillar Parish in Imus, Cavite. Himig Batingaw was founded in March of 1979 by group of graduating students of Imus Institute to sing for that year's baccalaureate mass. In the first few years of the choir's existenc...  moreThe pioneer choral group in the Lady of Pillar Parish in Imus, Cavite. Himig Batingaw was founded in March of 1979 by group of graduating students of Imus Institute to sing for that year's baccalaureate mass. In the first few years of the choir's existence, they conducted rehearsals at the church belfry; hence the name Himig (melody) and Batingaw (peal of bells) was born. The choir is very influential in the rise and development of choral music in the parish and having introduced new pieces for liturgical use most of which are composed or arranged for the group and having graduated noted local musicians from its ranks. The choir began to tread new ground under the directorship of Mr. Edward Gerodias in the late 1980's then on to Mr. Rey Roland Bergado in the late 1990's, both sought after pianists. This period witnessed a string of successful concerts, and a Grand Prize at the first Paskuhan sa Imus Choral Competition. They also participated in as long as there is Music- choral festival and the Philip...    less

Performed during the National Music Competition for Young Artists at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last November 29, 2019. Koro Seraphim is a church-based Choir from the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Conductor: Ma...  morePerformed during the National Music Competition for Young Artists at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last November 29, 2019. Koro Seraphim is a church-based Choir from the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Conductor: Mari Aleli Antoni Arranger: Nilo Alcala  

University of Utah Chamber Choir, under the direction of doctoral student Sonja Sperling performing Brahms' "Neckereien" on their 2013 Spring Concert in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women Singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

The Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the ...  moreThe Hofstra Chamber Choir specializes in the study of traditional, contemporary and multicultural choral repertoire, extending from the Renaissance to the 21st century. This smallest and most select of the Hofstra choirs comprises the best singers at the University, both within and outside the Department of Music, and focuses on the distinct art of unaccompanied, or a cappella, ensemble Singing, presented in carefully chosen performance spaces that are uniquely attuned to celebrate the human voice's potential. From an educational standpoint, the ensemble serves two main functions for the University. First, it acts as a laboratory for Hofstra’s future music educators, both undergraduate and graduate, providing outlets for the exploration of the art of ensemble preparation through the study of the highest-quality choral literature. Second, it provides all qualified students with the experience of Singing in a professional-level ensemble (as well as the associated "real-world" responsibilities of the ...    less