[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...

I'm curious what other community choral groups charge for admission to your concert.  We currently charge $25 for adults but are reevaluating that price since members of our board feel it is too high.   Thanks for your input!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success.   photo by Andy Armstrong   But ask individuals about how they think ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

Lake Garda: You have to go there, either for the first time or again! feel at home in the luminous environment, temperate climate, and luxuriant vegetation along with the majestic landscapes as the background to the remarkable historical and cultural rema...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us wait until the mood hits us before we do something. But often the doing something is what changes our mood for the better.     Th...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] feel like you’re on a treadmill? Constantly learning and practising and planning but never arriving? Not enough time to catch your breath between concer...

Toruń (Poland), an educational and cultural centre, also famous for his child astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and the eponym for another event organized by meeting music. feel invited to meet the city and the ASTROLABIUM Society of Choral Music Enthusiasts...

  The legends will merge into a common choir With the approach of spring, we feel easiness, and our voice sounds more beautiful and more pleasant! So why not make this spring brighter and make yourself known at the ...

  As if you needed another reason to sing for joy, recent research has confirmed that singing improves positive feelings and social connections, reducing stress and making people feel more relaxed and happy. Perhaps this is why singers often ap...