Mevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 People. It is situated on The south coast of The County of Cornwall, The area of England protruding into The Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male voice singing is traditio...  moreMevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 People. It is situated on The south coast of The County of Cornwall, The area of England protruding into The Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male voice singing is traditionally very popular in The county, There being 33 federated choirs numbering 1,300 singers out of a total population of nearly half a million. The choir was formed in 1974 and quickly matured into one of The leading and largest male choirs in Cornwall. It now has over 55 members including several founder members. The choir gives around 25 concerts each year, raising many thousands of pounds for various charities. On The 10th July 2010 They celebrated Their 900th public appearance. During a concert tour of Gibraltar in 1979 They performed in The famous St. Michael's Cave. Subsequent tours have been to Holland/NorThern Germany, to The Black Forest area of Germany on two occasions and in 1990 The choir had a 14 day tour as guests of The Niagara Wine and Grape ...    less

Zemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing The rich musical heritage of The Jewish People at The highest level. Praised by The Washington Post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings The full ran...  moreZemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing The rich musical heritage of The Jewish People at The highest level. Praised by The Washington Post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings The full range of Jewish choral repertoire, from classical and liturgical pieces to commissioned works and folk music from around The world. Founded by conductor Eleanor Epstein in 1976, Zemer Chai brings togeTher singers from all walks of Jewish life who share a commitment to performing this music with soul and auThenticity. Zemer Chai has performed at The White House, Library of Congress, Strathmore and Kennedy Center, as well as in concert halls in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and throughout Israel. An integral part of The greater Washington community, Zemer Chai takes pride in building bridges to oTher faiths and cultures, attracting audiences of many backgrounds and participating in numerous intercultural events. The choir’s acclaimed recording, Same Earth Same Sky,...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   In many ways, we are all defined by The songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture. &...

17th November 2017 Morrison Cafe, Sheung Wan

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] I often get asked this, along with “How can I sing high without hurting myself?” photo by Allisonnik There is no quick fix, but here are some ...

[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...

[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...

[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...

[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...

Fantasy Choir is a vocal group of Young People expressing Their love and passion for The fantasy world through music , namely polyphonic music (SATB). The Fantasy Choir was created in January 2014 and is The first and only choir in Greece repertoire recla...  moreFantasy Choir is a vocal group of Young People expressing Their love and passion for The fantasy world through music , namely polyphonic music (SATB). The Fantasy Choir was created in January 2014 and is The first and only choir in Greece repertoire reclaimed exclusively from fiction .