[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Singing together in a group is something special. It is a very different experience from singing on your own. But what exactly is it that we get from singing...

Newest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t the namesake of the Victoria Scholars, Tomás Luis de Victoria, was an outstanding composer of the Renaissance period whose music is re...  moreNewest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t the namesake of the Victoria Scholars, Tomás Luis de Victoria, was an outstanding composer of the Renaissance period whose music is renowned for both its spirituality and emotional expressiveness. the essence of the Victoria Scholars’ music is an emphasis on the clarity and balance of sound so characteristic of Renaissance music. their repertoire encompasses medieval plainchant, works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, contemporary and newly commissioned works. Past winners of the Canada Council Healey Willan Grand Prize in the CBC Radio National Competition for Amateur Choirs, the Victoria Scholars have performed with many of Canada’s exceptional vocal soloists, and have toured both in eastern and western Canada. they have produced three widely acclaimed recordings and have been broadcast nationally on CBC Radio and Vision TV, most recently in a Christmas special available at <...    less

Carlton Male Voice Choir enjoys the opportunity to sing wherever they can. We have a great Musical Director who is always looking for perfection, and by the way, we have our own recording contract! and you can find us on SPOTIFY

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   For the last two weeks I've been sharing a series of 'Frequently asked questions' that I wrote as a result of questionnaires that I used to send round my ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I love my job, I really do. I just need some space and a bunch of people and we will make beautiful music together.   Photo by Heather Jennings &...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Most of the people who come to my singing workshops are in their 50s and pretty much all of them have a story to tell about the time someone told the...

Johns' Boys Male Chorus are a multi award winning choir from the village of Rhosllanerchrugog near Wrexham. We preform a range different genres and styles of music. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram. ​ Cor Cymru Same Voice Champions 20...  moreJohns' Boys Male Chorus are a multi award winning choir from the village of Rhosllanerchrugog near Wrexham. We preform a range different genres and styles of music. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram. ​ Cor Cymru Same Voice Champions 2019 Llangollen Male Voice Winners 2019 Llangollen 'Cor Y Byd - Choir of the World 2019' National Eisedtfodd of Wales Male Voice Choir Winners 2019  

the Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success...  more the Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success in competitions and concert performances. Its success in competition,particularly eisteddfodau, was established in its early days. the first taste of success was second prize at Treorchy in 1928, followed by Cardiff in 1938 and Ebbw Vale in 1958. the first prize was ultimately achieved at Port Talbot in 1966 and repeated in 1968 at Barry. During the 1950's when the Although in recent times the Choir has not been nearly as active in the competitive arena, it was successful in taking First prize in the Male Choir competition at the Limerick Festival of 1996 in Ireland. In 1997, the Choir took part in the International Eisteddfod at Roodeporte, Johannesburg, South Africa where they competed in the Folk Music Competition. they not only came fourth out of se...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   We’ve all seen it: a timid, slouched, nervous person approaches the microphone. We expect disaster. they open their mouth and the most amazing, beauti...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I was running a one-day workshop a while back and it seemed to me that the whole thing wasn’t gelling. People seemed uninspired, energy was low, and i...