The internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the Washington post, the Wartburg Choir is one of thr...  moreThe internationally acclaimed Wartburg Choir performs sacred music from all historical periods and styles and often premieres new works of contemporary composers. Called a “mighty fortress of skill” by the Washington post, the Wartburg Choir is one of three college musical ensembles that tour internationally on a triennial basis. Beyond tours, the choir receives invitations for special appearances in the United States and abroad, most recently to participate in the December 2011 White House Holiday Concert Series. As part of that trip to Washington, D.C., the choir also sang at the National Cathedral’s Bethlehem Prayer Service, which was simulcast worldwide. In 2006, the choir performed with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague at the invitation of Maestro Paul Freeman, CNSO music director and chief conductor, who had attended Wartburg Choir concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. During the past 20 years, the choir has appeared in such prestigious concert halls as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D...    less

While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Again today, he has shown us how ready he is to come to our aid when we let him into our lives. May this rendition bring you to the realization that you have be called to be fishers of men for Christ ou...  moreWhile we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Again today, he has shown us how ready he is to come to our aid when we let him into our lives. May this rendition bring you to the realization that you have be called to be fishers of men for Christ our dearest redeemer!! #choir #catholicchurch #nfcsouth  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The simple reason is that India doesn’t have a harmony singing tradition, and I specialise in harmony singing.     Photo by willsfca ...

Originally published on Themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/10/12/halloween-a-choral-music-scarefest/     Please refresh if all the videos don't load.  You may see your choir in this post!   Come on, ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singers in a choir are used to singing their harmony part surrounded by others singing the same thing. Holding a part by themselves in a small group ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and singing.     haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A.   This week I present seven ideas that you m...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries about how you train to become a choir or singing workshop leader.     I don’t offer courses myself, but th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Whether it’s bringing up a family or long-term illness or a bad singing experience, many people find it hard to get back into singing when they...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Fed up with the family slumped in front of the TV every Christmas and not communicating?     Then turn off the TV and start singing! Chris...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Great, a new song to learn.”   Photo by Michael Wu   “Oh, no, it’s in ‘foreign’. Help!”  ...