[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

The purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship p...  moreThe purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship programs that foster community among its members and encourages music-making of the highest level, understanding that music exists in all areas of our lives. Through participation in the Rise Up Chorus, participants will: Understand that we all have value Understand that WE ARE the music, not just makers of music Music isn’t limited to rehearsal and performance. Music envelops our lives and becomes who we are. We use music to do Good in the world We use music for healing We use music to serve others We are a place for everyone We break down barriers and do the right thing every time. It’s okay to make mistakes… as long as we learn from them We teach life skills through music: Collaboration Apprenticeship Mentorship Part...    less

Performed at the Our Lady of the Guadalupe Parish, General Trias Cavite "A Night of Choral Music". (June 30, 2018)

Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "A Fiery Christmas" in december 2013. Solo's by Naomi Riemis, Michael Limpens and Simon Callaerts

Music from James L. Pierpont & G.F. Händel Arr.: Jonathan Miller Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

Music: M. Leontovich Arr. & Lyrics: Peter J. Wilhousky Performed by the men of ' Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty Good.   photo by kalavinka   Then after lunch I get the group to stand f...

Behold the Star drops this Thursday! Get ready to experience and share the company of Good music this season with the Jamaica Youth Chorale - One of the island's finest choirs. The CD will be available for $9.99 (USD) on Cdbaby, Amazon and ITunes and...

Tania de Jong AM makes the case that people singing together can change the brain. Pushing the idea that creativity is the strategic tool of the 21st century, she says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any Good. She explains how...  moreTania de Jong AM makes the case that people singing together can change the brain. Pushing the idea that creativity is the strategic tool of the 21st century, she says how our voices have been silenced and that it's not doing us any Good. She explains how singing is a survival mechanism, how it makes our hearts beat together and can help heal strokes and depression. With singing, and the potential she believes it has, Tania dedicates herself to enhancing and promoting ingenuity and founded Creativity Australia and Creative Universe to do so. As a leading Australian soprano and through 'With One Voice', Tania works with disadvantaged communities. In 2008 she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the arts and for the establishment and development of arts enrichment programs for schools and communities. Connect with Tania: Tw: @TaniadeJong FB: https://www.facebook.com/taniadjongam Ln: http://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadejong G+: https://plus.google.com/102004449932208558046/posts...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Ann read my post The six qualities need to be a Good choral director and it sparked off a quite a rant. photo by bagogames She has obviously had a bad exp...