[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   The OK Chorale is not a performing choir (yet!), but after two terms of hard (but fun) work, we’ve invited some friends and family along next week t...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...

The Foundation World Youth choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Eric Whitacre "Lux Aurumque" Soloist: Maria Zwink, Germany Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin,...  moreThe Foundation World Youth choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Eric Whitacre "Lux Aurumque" Soloist: Maria Zwink, Germany Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the 2nd century AD "Odeon", ancient theater, 18.08.2012. Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member) The World Youth choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012).  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform.   the Big Night Out Community choir for BBC Children in Need 201...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I was trawling through a bunch of choir websites the other day in order to send out some information about a workshop I’m running.     I ...

Performance of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" in St. Stephans (Baden, Austria), the church where Mozart premiered "Ave Verum Corpus."

www.facebook.com/emacadiz www.emacadiz.es @emacadiz info@emacadiz.es O LUX BEATISSIMA O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis reple cordis, reple cordis intima. O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis tuorum fidel...  morewww.facebook.com/emacadiz www.emacadiz.es @emacadiz info@emacadiz.es O LUX BEATISSIMA O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis reple cordis, reple cordis intima. O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis tuorum fidelium. Veni, veni… Veni, pater pauperum, veni, dator munerum. Venite, venite. Venite et emitte caelitus lucis tuae radium. O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis reple cordis, reple cordis intima. O Lux Beatissima, O light most blessed, reple cordis tuorum fidelium. O lux, O lux, O lux.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on choir lea...

The choir of Christ Chapel performs fine sacred choral literature from primarily the 18th century to the present time. This 65 to 70 member, mixed-voice ensemble sings for services in Christ Chapel, for Christmas in Christ Chapel, an annual spring tour, a...  moreThe choir of Christ Chapel performs fine sacred choral literature from primarily the 18th century to the present time. This 65 to 70 member, mixed-voice ensemble sings for services in Christ Chapel, for Christmas in Christ Chapel, an annual spring tour, and at special College events. Major city tour destinations hAve included San Antonio, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Milwaukee, Lincoln, and Omaha. Membership is by audition. Conducted by Bradon Dean.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...