[A version of this article firSt appeared as a poSt on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I went to see a Concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs from around the world: Georgi...

[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...

Mozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "OrcheStra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of B...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Mozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "OrcheStra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of Blánaid Murphy. Four amazingly talented soloiSts; Grace Birmingham, Soprano Raphaela Mangan, Mezzo Brian Gilligan, Tenor Ben Russell, Bass  

Mandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldeSt choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from the experienced to the new Singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret e...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Mandskoret is a remarkably vigorous 100 year old male chorus, and is Haugesund (Norway) oldeSt choir. Mandskoret of 1914 are a group of adult, personable men who like to sing, from the experienced to the new Singers. Mandskoret av 1914 Mandskoret er en usedvanlig sprek 100 åring, og er Haugesund eldSte mannskor. I Mandskoret av 1914 er vi en gjeng med voksne, omgjengelige menn som liker å synge – fra de rutinerte, til helt nye sangere. 
 Mannskor mer enn bare sang Det handler om opplevelser knyttet til deltakelse, måten vi tar vare på hverandre og den spesielle sosiale aktiviteten. Mannskor favner mer om kvaliteten i musikkaktiviteten, enn kanskje den musikalske kvaliteten. Mannskor er også en viktig bærer av solide tradisjoner i vårt samfunn. Korsang er videreføring av tradisjon. Korsang er en verdifull aktivitet som fremmer livskvalitet. Mannskorsangen er en meningsfull aktivitet som gir helsemessige gevinSt. Korsang er helsefremende, og livskvaliteten forbedres som følge av følelsesmessig invo...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The SouthweSt Children’s Chorus is a non-profit organization with auditioned Singers in multiple choirs, each representing different levels of vocal ability. Members of the SouthweSt Children’s Chorus range in age from 7 to 14. The Chorus is a musical p...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The SouthweSt Children’s Chorus is a non-profit organization with auditioned Singers in multiple choirs, each representing different levels of vocal ability. Members of the SouthweSt Children’s Chorus range in age from 7 to 14. The Chorus is a musical performance and education program for children and youth, emphasizing the development of musical skills and underStanding. The mission of the organization is to provide quality music inStruction with the goal of attaining the higheSt level of artiStic excellence in choral music performance. Through its music activities, the choir helps to foSter the personal and social growth of its members and promotes their sense of self-eSteem, accomplishment and pride. The Tour Choir has performed across the world in over 35 States in addition to AuStria, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland. In addition, the choir has performed in every major venue in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and across the State of Texas.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Concierto de Navidad 2015, celebrado en el Convento de las Clarisas de Cieza. NIÑO DIOS D´AMOR HERIDO - Francisco Guerrero, S XVI

"She Walks in Beauty" by David Childs. Text by Lord Byron. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Art...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">"She Walks in Beauty" by David Childs. Text by Lord Byron. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. ArtiStic Director: Wallis Peterson, AccompaniSt: Gayle Giese, OboiSt: Lisa Gelfand. She walks in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and Starry skies; And all that's beSt of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The Hertfordshire Community Youth Choir (HCYC) is for mixed voices aged 7-21 and is for those that want to have fun and learn new skills at the same time. The rehearsals include popular songs, music from the shows, and many more Styles, and will help ...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Hertfordshire Community Youth Choir (HCYC) is for mixed voices aged 7-21 and is for those that want to have fun and learn new skills at the same time. The rehearsals include popular songs, music from the shows, and many more Styles, and will help with learning to read music as well as learning to sing in new and different languages. We gather members from all areas of Hertfordshire so whether you are in Hitchin, Stevenage, Letchworth, Welwyn, Ware etc you are welcome to come along. Subscription coSts are set low at £2 per week which covers heating, rehearsal space and other fees. Email us for more information: hcychoir@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/HertsChoir Twitter: @hcyouthchoir  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Sleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake RuneStad Based on “Holy Innocents” by ChriStina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels love thee, And guard thy bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil beas...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Sleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake RuneStad Based on “Holy Innocents” by ChriStina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels love thee, And guard thy bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil beaSt to harm thee: Sleep, Sweet, devoid of fear Where nothing need alarm thee. The Love which doth not sleep, The eternal Arms surround thee: The Shepherd of the sheep In perfect love hath found thee. Sleep through the holy night, Kept from snare and sorrow, Until thou wake to light And love and warmth to-morrow.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Canterbury Voices sing Richmond Hill, arranged by David Andrews. Gueux Village Church near to Reims. April 2016.