We are refreshing the new tradition and coming back to Budapest, the country of Kodály Method. Let's  celebrate and promote choral music, let us spread the value and experience of Singing in a choir - as Kodály said: Music should belong...

When Mimi Bornstein invited singers to participate in a performance of Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia in celebration of Earth Day in 2005, she was shocked that more than 130 singers showed up to sing.  The concert attracted an audience of 800 and rai...

  The Amateur Choir Trial Licence allows choir members to make photocopies of works and permits minor arrangements to suit the voices of the choir. The licence is intended to make access to music easier for choirs, enabling them to make copies wit...

Kantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under the leadership of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable of Singing a broad range of a cappella choral music. With the addition of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful of additional singers, t...  moreKantorei, or singers, formed in 1997 under the leadership of 6 friends who decided to form a choir capable of Singing a broad range of a cappella choral music. With the addition of Richard Larson as artistic director and a handful of additional singers, the group quickly found a footing in the cultural fabric of Denver, Colorado. Now entering its 15th full season of performing, the group has expanded into an auditioned ensemble of 54 volunteer singers who meet weekly to rehearse. Many of the singers come from schools with strong choral music programs, such as Augustana, Brigham Young, Concordia, Luther, St. Olaf, Wartburg, and the University of Northern Colorado. Kantorei established itself as one of the nation’s premier choral ensembles after performing as an auditioned choir for the 2003 National American Choral Directors Association Conference at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In June 2007, Kantorei embarked on its first-ever international tour to France and Italy. The tour culminated with the distinct...    less

The Association of British Choral Directors Midlands Region are holding a training day for conductors and Singing leaders with sessions led by Sue Hollingworth and Liz Garnett.     Venue: The Coton Centre,Tamworth, StaffordshireDate: Saturday...

From July 26 – 29 2018 Vienna will be once again the stage for choirs from around the world. Under the slogan "Coming together to sing, Singing for a better future" the participants will model and promote world peace.   On...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I attended a Singing workshop and hated the way it was run. Was it just me, or was the workshop leader no good?    ...

Singing the 40 Part Motet by Tallis in St Patrick's Cathedral

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are people out there desperate to find more songs for their choir.   photo by Victor Grigas   They record everything at Singing...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a Singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...