[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I ran a gospel singing weekend recently. One of the songs was flagging a bit so I suggested people ham it up a bit and be more “American”.  ...

Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor and Kinderchor / Jugendchor Christmas Concert at St Mary's in German Village on December 4, 2011. Singing "Lasst uns froh and munter sein" under the direction of Catherine O'Keefe.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I taught a song wrongly. Not for the first time!     Even though I corrected myself quickly, the original version stuck in peo...

We are an open access community choir based in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. We are open to all. We perform locally at many community events.

[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...

Christmas Song by Peter Gritton Performed by: Choremus Choir & Music School Graduates' Choir of Pallini Conductor: Faidra Giannelou Sound/Video Editing: Elias Kourtparasidis

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I looked at what music notation is for and if you need it to sing.   Sight reading by discopalace   This week I’d like to ...

FRIDAY 24 JULY, 9.15pm ALBION AND ALES at Buxton Festival FringeA late-night performance full of colour and lights... We sing some of our most colourful songs and everyone gets a pint of Albion Ale (or a glass of wine or juice) to celebrate... TICKE...

This is my first EP featuring 4 of my choral pieces talking about Pain, Deptression, Sorrow, Death, Dreams, and much more. New Album available for streaming on all major music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, ITunes, Google Play & YouTube Music, A...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach.   Pho...