[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Back in 2008, BBC television ran a series called Last choir Standing, basically a knock-out choir competition.     On their website they...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...

Watch the video of this recording here: https://youtu.be/qRx60LHevlE - - - Recording info: Phoenix Chamber choir (https://phoenixchoir.com) Frédéricka Petit-Homme, soloist Nicholle andrews, Conductor Venue: Pacific Spirit United Church - Vancouver...  moreWatch the video of this recording here: https://youtu.be/qRx60LHevlE - - - Recording info: Phoenix Chamber choir (https://phoenixchoir.com) Frédéricka Petit-Homme, soloist Nicholle andrews, Conductor Venue: Pacific Spirit United Church - Vancouver, BC, Canada Brad andrews, Audio Engineer May 7, 2022 - - - Order score at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/nou-la/ - - - About the work: “Nou La” (We Are Here) was commissioned by the Phoenix Chamber choir. The organization uses their platform to make a difference and stand with those whose voices who have yet to be heard. Written in 3 languages, the text of “Nou La” was a collaborative effort between Sydney, Frédéricka Petit-Homme and Lloyd Reshard Jr.. After many meaningful conversations, the heart of the text was realized. Lloyd expressed his sentiments, stating: “The English portion of ‘Nou La’ stems from the social, cultural, racial and political unrest that has been stirred during the global Covid-19 pandemic. It was important for me to captu...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I used to run a small women’s choir of 12 singers. One day it dawned on me that my job was to make myself redundant.     I researched,...

Bringing together talented musicians from all over the world, this conductor-Less string orchestra performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons with renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin joining as soloist. Tickets to this event include Museum admission. &nbs...

Trouble of the World from Traces !0th anniversary Concert at Cosmopolite. Siv Iren Misund soloist

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Everything in the concert is going brilliantly. The choir is firing on all cylinders. The audience are lapping it up, even your lame banter between songs....

Catholic Junior College choir from Singapore - 2014 Orientale Concentus VII Grand Prix winner! Lim Huimin, assistant conductor... Toh Ban Sheng, conductor.... - - - English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you wo...  moreCatholic Junior College choir from Singapore - 2014 Orientale Concentus VII Grand Prix winner! Lim Huimin, assistant conductor... Toh Ban Sheng, conductor.... - - - English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up and don't miss it, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't wait, don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you with your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunity To do something for the nation! Listen, don't miss a great opportunity to do someth...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’m usually the last one to notice, but often when I’m teaching one section of the choir, there’s chit chat from the rest of the singers....