[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (Don't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in yo...

the Musical Directors of three Cornish Male Voice Choirs talk about how their choirs have coped so far during the Covid crisis.

Rendezvous was formed in Toronto in 2008 when 3 prairie-born best friends were singing in a stairwell, and a complete stranger asked them if they needed a fourth. the rest is history. the Line-up of Rendezvous is: Danny Fong (tenor) - voice major Bro...  moreRendezvous was formed in Toronto in 2008 when 3 prairie-born best friends were singing in a stairwell, and a complete stranger asked them if they needed a fourth. the rest is history. the Line-up of Rendezvous is: Danny Fong (tenor) - voice major Brodie Cuff (lead) - voice major Andrew Kesler (baritone) - piano major Rob McLaren (bass) - guitar major Since their inception, Rendezvous has been singing strong at barbershop chapter shows, private functions and schools where it is their goal to spread the magic of barbershop singing to a younger audience. Rendezvous has charmed audiences throughout Canada and the United States with their energetic and fun shows, yet the driving force of these four young men is their dedication to musicality. Rendezvous has been gaining an international fanbase as well, as all of it's members are avid "Youtube Multitrackers", posting videos of tags and full songs of the group recording in studios. Rendezvous has r...    less

Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant Line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaki...  moreBill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant Line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaking into glorious harmony. Bill’s descant is a nice touch, like adding a cherry to the cake. It is dedicated to "Spirits Free" of the Burlingame United Methodist Church, Burlingame, California.  

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Valentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Berns...  moreValentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Bernstein, and a wide range of a cappella repertoire, which we have also toured abroad. Our second CD was released in November 2009. A friendly choir of 60-70 singers, we give four main local concerts a year and enjoy touring. Since 2002, our concert tours have included Lake Garda, Venice, Umbria, Tuscany, Kraków, Amiens and Ghent. In the UK we have performed at the London Coliseum (2006), Ely Cathedral (2007), the Southbank Centre (2010) and Winchester Cathedral (2011).  less

Music Niagara Festival launches its 21st season with 29 concerts in four weeks spanning from July 14th to August 11th.    This seasons Line up celebrates and presents a wide range of genres that span the musical spectrum—chamber mus...

This video is made up of moments from NMVC wonderful 2010. Not all events have been recorded on this video so as to leave room for other videos. Newquay and the surrounding coast Line provides the back ground . It is hard not to sing when blessed wit...  moreThis video is made up of moments from NMVC wonderful 2010. Not all events have been recorded on this video so as to leave room for other videos. Newquay and the surrounding coast Line provides the back ground . It is hard not to sing when blessed with a home land as beautifull as ours. Oll an gwella  

Aiming for 16-20 voices, SATB, rehearse in Hammersmith/Chiswick, about every 2 or 3 weeks. All busy professional folk, who understand we cannot all make every rehearsal! Classical almost always unaccompanied repertoire. Palestrina, Bach, Victoria, Britten...  moreAiming for 16-20 voices, SATB, rehearse in Hammersmith/Chiswick, about every 2 or 3 weeks. All busy professional folk, who understand we cannot all make every rehearsal! Classical almost always unaccompanied repertoire. Palestrina, Bach, Victoria, Britten, Howells, RVW, Elgar, Poulenc etc, Need enthusiasm, music reading and some sight singing, or a good ear and quick learning. We dont audition, but invite you to try us and we to try you for a couple of sessions and see. Perform about 2 or 3 times a year.  

[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...