Do you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur Musicians of all ages and abil...  moreDo you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur Musicians of all ages and abilities to perform music and to learn more about it.Come and sing days/ provide opportunities for singers of all ages and abilities to learn a work or works and to develop Their vocal and choral technique.The emphasis is on having a good sing and good fun in a friendly environment. Visit our website for more details  less

Sing from The Heart Tranquil countryside Singing retreat holiday in The heart of rural Normandie, France   6-13 April 2024 "...an amazing & glorious week of Singing & friendship."   Fun, friendly and nurturing small group Singing re...

Innismara, meaning "island in The sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in The rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained Musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th...  moreInnismara, meaning "island in The sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in The rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained Musicians, Innismara is dedicated to The performance of The intimate and hidden treasures of The vocal ensemble repertoire. Well-known for specializing in sacred and secular music of The Renaissance and Baroque eras, Innismara also enjoys experimenting with contemporary, pop, jazz and spiritual arrangements as well as exploring The rich folk music of Newfoundland and Labrador.  less

Noctis is a semi-professional chamber choir founded and directed by Francis Faux. The group consists of Musicians from around The South West and we perform at a wide range of venues all over The country. Our repertoire includes traditional choral music as...  moreNoctis is a semi-professional chamber choir founded and directed by Francis Faux. The group consists of Musicians from around The South West and we perform at a wide range of venues all over The country. Our repertoire includes traditional choral music as well as contemporary arrangements of popular songs, film scores and jazz standards. We are available for hire and can provide an atmosphere and presence to meet The needs of any event.  

[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...

This commission was done to support The students, Musicians, choral singers, and ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during The turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with Them, raising our voices to The "Song of Belarus," while t...  moreThis commission was done to support The students, Musicians, choral singers, and ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during The turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with Them, raising our voices to The "Song of Belarus," while Their voices again rise with hope and light to change lives once again. Sing on always, BroThers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters of Belarus. Kupalinka Traditional Belarusian Folksong Arr. Sergey Khvoshchinsky Nazareth College Chamber Singers Brian M. Stevens - Director Brooklyn Church - Soprano March 17, 2020 Linehan Chapel Nazareth College Rochester NY  less

SIETE PALOS is a band founded in 2005 in The city of Merida by seven young Venezuelan Musicians with a wide musical and vocal training, who offer an attractive rich dark voices proposal in a wide range of performance possibilities. With two musical pro...  moreSIETE PALOS is a band founded in 2005 in The city of Merida by seven young Venezuelan Musicians with a wide musical and vocal training, who offer an attractive rich dark voices proposal in a wide range of performance possibilities. With two musical productions “Buenas Versiones” (2008) and “Rumba Romance” (2011) The Band has based Their work on research and development of new ways of interpreting a cappella vocal music of various genres, in implementing voices assemblies and timbres that inspired The creation of strings, wind and percussion. Thus, They recreate repertoires and original sounds of Venezuela and Latin American, which makes The band a new identity communication vehicle and The artistic and cultural development of The region. SIETEPALOS is a musical proposal that has been able to make Them known in various national and international festivals, in which The band has shared The stage with renowned artists, among The most prominent are: Concert at The Julio Villarroel Festival. Mérida, Venezuel...    less

[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...

[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...