live performance December 2023

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people find it hard to Sing quietly. they seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why ...

We are a ladies a cappella (unaccompanied) chorus based in Milton Keynes. We call ourselves a ‘chorus’, rather than a ‘choir’ because we don’t just Sing our Songs, we perform them. We Sing for fun, competition and charity in four parts mostly in the ‘...  moreWe are a ladies a cappella (unaccompanied) chorus based in Milton Keynes. We call ourselves a ‘chorus’, rather than a ‘choir’ because we don’t just Sing our Songs, we perform them. We Sing for fun, competition and charity in four parts mostly in the ‘barbershop’ style. Have a look at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Junction14MK/  

"When you repeat a mantra, it drives away other distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, Sing from the heart, and feel good through meditation and Singing. Relax, breathe, and Sing simple, soulful so...

Ottawa choir, the Stairwell Carollers, perform Earth Song written in 2007 by Frank Ticheli, a contemporary American composer. If you love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraiSing goal of $15,000 to celebrate thi...  moreOttawa choir, the Stairwell Carollers, perform Earth Song written in 2007 by Frank Ticheli, a contemporary American composer. If you love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraiSing goal of $15,000 to celebrate this milestone! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Donate.html. All Donations receive a charitable tax receipt ! Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. the Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. the group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through con...    less

Live performance at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL on May 18th, 2015

Sing from the Heart  Singing Retreat Holiday Agon Coutainville, Normandy - France   7-14 September 2024   Take a deep breath of the fresh sea air, relax, Sing your heart out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals on our small group sin...

Last open session on Monday 14 September at Brighton and HOve High School, after that we get down to the serioius work of learning a Song about seaweed, a contemporary scottish Song about borders and an amazing arrangement of a John Coltraine number 'Lady...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many people won’t consider joining a choir or going to a Singing workshop because they believe they can’t ‘Sing’. Yet ask them to s...

"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. the metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.