"Amor Vittorioso" was written in 1591 as Part of a musical Commedia dell'arte. What could that have to do with half hour TV comedies? Well, I'll tell you. Did you know that Renaissance Madrigals helped birth Opera and Operettas? Yeah, I didn't e...

Hi. I am carrying out research into the vocal health habits and experiences of amateur singers as Part of a Post Graduate certificate with the Voice Workshop, in conjunction with the University of Wales. Please could all of you lovely people who sing re...

[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...

County Town Singers perform Masters in This Hall (Audrey Snyder) at their December 4, 2010 Christmas Concert at Simcoe Street United Church, Oshawa, ON

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is Part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question.   Here is a very familiar st...

It is fun and challenging to truly listen.  When you allow the sound you hear to connect with the brain, some interesting synapses are formed.  Whether you are listening to a recording, live performance or a conversation, using the energy to tru...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...

http://www.lanovasingers.co.uk Dorset choir La Nova Singers perform the popular festive tune 'In Dulci Jubilo', arranged by Howard Goodall for his 'Enchanted Carols' collection. Conductor: Michelle Nova Solo: Jennie Evans Piano: Victor Burbidge ...  morehttp://www.lanovasingers.co.uk Dorset choir La Nova Singers perform the popular festive tune 'In Dulci Jubilo', arranged by Howard Goodall for his 'Enchanted Carols' collection. Conductor: Michelle Nova Solo: Jennie Evans Piano: Victor Burbidge Video: Nigel Nother Opening credit photograph: Sally Stroud ____ Every day for the first 12 days of December, La Nova Singers present a different festive video - this is Day 1. Stay tuned to our channel to experience the next 11 days of music!  

A Christmas choral composition for mixed choir (SABar) Performed by Ensemble In Contrà conducted by Roberto Brisotto Music by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by David Maria Turoldo (1916-92) "Mentre il silenzio fasciava la terra e la notte era a metà...  moreA Christmas choral composition for mixed choir (SABar) Performed by Ensemble In Contrà conducted by Roberto Brisotto Music by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by David Maria Turoldo (1916-92) "Mentre il silenzio fasciava la terra e la notte era a metà del suo corso Tu sei disceso, o Verbo di Dio, in solitudine e più alto silenzio..." "While Silence embracing the earth and the night was half-way through, You descended, Word of God, in solitude and in the highest silence..." Sheet Music: http://www.ph-publishers.com/index.php  less

Muzaria perform this wonderful Christmas song with such warmth and sincerity.. enjoy..A STAR IS SHINING TONIGHT ( En Stjerne Skinner I Natt ) Music Tore W. Aas Copyright 2009 Norsk Musikforlag A/S, Oslo Music licensed by Darren Bartlett from Nor...  moreMuzaria perform this wonderful Christmas song with such warmth and sincerity.. enjoy..A STAR IS SHINING TONIGHT ( En Stjerne Skinner I Natt ) Music Tore W. Aas Copyright 2009 Norsk Musikforlag A/S, Oslo Music licensed by Darren Bartlett from Norsk Musikforlag Lyrics Eyvind Skeie & Tim Rice Copyright Eyvind Skeie Vocals Muzaria Keys Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs