[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...

for Mixed Chorus and Piano Words by James T. Fields (1817–1881) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) (BMI) Synthesized performance and scrolling score in search of live performances. Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2021 by Stanley M. ...  morefor Mixed Chorus and Piano Words by James T. Fields (1817–1881) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) (BMI) Synthesized performance and scrolling score in search of live performances. Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2021 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. The sheet Music is available from the composer and from Sheet Music Plus.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Instead of writing this, I should be planning a one-off two-hour singing workshop for this Saturday. I’m also starting to think of what I’ll d...

for SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Words by Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2012 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. One of the composer'...  morefor SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Words by Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2012 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. One of the composer's top 3 most important compositions.  

This piece was composed in memory of the victims of the March 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. MCA travels takes us to the haunting sounds of Eastern Europe, India, and Asia, with folk and classical Music. The Milwaukee Choral Artists will be you...  moreThis piece was composed in memory of the victims of the March 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. MCA travels takes us to the haunting sounds of Eastern Europe, India, and Asia, with folk and classical Music. The Milwaukee Choral Artists will be your guide in this rare Musical trip. "Eastern Voyages" concert was held on April 14, 2012 at Fox Point Lutheran Church, Fox Point, WI. Neil Bubke, Piano. Dr. Sharon A. Hansen; Founder and Music Director.  

Have you ever wonderd if there is a good tool out there for assisting in managing the day to day Running of the chorus or vocal group?   Our managment team has! We tried writing our own web based management application.  It worked pretty well bu...

Introduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed ...  moreIntroduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed sense able to pierce; And to our high-raised phantasy present That undisturbed song of pure content, Aye sung before the sapphire-coloured throne To Him that sits thereon, With saintly shout, and solemn jubilee, Where the bright Seraphim in burning row Their loud uplifted angel-trumpets blow, And the Cherubic host in thousand quires Touch their immortal harps of golden wires, With those just Spirits that wear victorious palms, Hymns devout and holy psalms Singing everlastingly: That we on earth with undiscording voice May rightly answer that melodious noise; As once we did, till disproportioned sin Jarred against nature's chime, and with harsh din ..........  less

Back for the second year Running but hoping there will be no snow this time, The OK Chorale are delighted to present their annual spring concert at St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk on Saturday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (£2 und...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I raised the question of Whose choir is it any way?     © Copyright John Darch and licensed for reuse under this...