[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR]   People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR]   “How to sing” is one of the most common requests I get. The answer is simple: open your mouth and let the sound out.   photo by ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

Soloist Alexey Neklyudov (tenor) Concert in Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Italy at 19.05.2009

It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills.  All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for the adults CHOIR I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves takin...

From our 2010 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by six extras (college students from ATU and OBU).

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR]   I have a low boredom threshold. There are 100s of gorgeous new songs I want to teach and it’s hard to cram them all in.   Photo by Leo Reyn...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] Most singers in CHOIRs don’t fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

The higher you build your barriers, the taller I become, the further you take my rights away, the faster I will run, you can deny me, you can decide to turn your face away, no matter cause there's, something inside so strong, I know that I can make...  moreThe higher you build your barriers, the taller I become, the further you take my rights away, the faster I will run, you can deny me, you can decide to turn your face away, no matter cause there's, something inside so strong, I know that I can make it, though you're doing me wrong so wrong, you thought that my pride was gone, oh no, there's something inside so strong, Oh, something inside so strong, The more you refuse to hear my voice, the louder I will sing, you hide behind the walls of Jericho, your lies will come tumbling down, deny my place in, you squander wealth that's mine, my light will shine, so brightly cause there's, (Something inside so strong, I know that I can make it, though you're doing me wrong, so wrong, you thought that my pride was for, oh no, there's something inside so strong, oh, something inside so strong) ×2 Brothers and sisters, when they insist you're just not good enough, when we know better, just look em in the eyes and say, we're gonna do it anyway, w...    less

Hello Choral Community,   I am thrilled to share some exciting news that will help you create an unforgettable 2024/25 season! As a composer deeply committed to supporting and uplifting the choral community, I want to offer you something special. ...