[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   People are always asking Me how they can learn to sing. Everyone is already a singer of course, but it’s always possible to learn how to sing b...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I love harmony singing. But soMetiMes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are soMe ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Trying to increase your vocal range? Want to develop a richer tone to your voice? Puzzling over voice placeMent and timbre?   photo by The-Serene-...

John Rutter - Mass of the Children The Learners Chorus The Learners Orchestra The Hong Kong Children's choir Apollo Wong, conductor Yuki Ip, soprano Albert Lim, baritone Chapters: 0:00 I. Kyrie 7:07 II. Gloria 14:10 III. Sanctus and Ben...  moreJohn Rutter - Mass of the Children The Learners Chorus The Learners Orchestra The Hong Kong Children's choir Apollo Wong, conductor Yuki Ip, soprano Albert Lim, baritone Chapters: 0:00 I. Kyrie 7:07 II. Gloria 14:10 III. Sanctus and Benedictus 20:28 IV. Agnus Dei 25:46 V. Finale (Dona nobis pacem)  

Tallis: How Shall I Sing - The Waldorf Students choir, conductor: László Bencze. Recorded on 10. 04. 2011. in the BTM Castle Museum, Budapest. The Melody is a version of the third tune from the Nine Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter "Why Fum'th In ...  moreTallis: How Shall I Sing - The Waldorf Students choir, conductor: László Bencze. Recorded on 10. 04. 2011. in the BTM Castle Museum, Budapest. The Melody is a version of the third tune from the Nine Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter "Why Fum'th In Fight" (Psalm 2) and also known as "third mode Melody". The text is from John Mason (1645--1694) a parish priest of St. Giles.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty good.   photo by kalavinka   Then after lunch I get the group to stand f...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Learning and polishing a song can be a long process. SoMe people find it a chore and can’t wait to get to the end result: a public performance....

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]As we saw last week, many singers struggle with finding (and keeping) their starting notes. photo by Albin Olsson What can make it even harder is if a man ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] You get what you ask for, so be careful how you seek feedback!   photo by Howard Lake   When designing feedback forms, less is more. Here&r...

Mozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "Orchestra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of B...  moreMozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "Orchestra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of Blánaid Murphy. Four amazingly talented soloists; Grace Birmingham, Soprano Raphaela Mangan, Mezzo Brian Gilligan, Tenor Ben Russell, Bass