Garnering praise from such composers as Eric Whitacre, Paul Mealor, and Avner Dorman, Lux is a semi-professional chamber choir that specializes in contemporary choral music. Founded in 2014 by member Robby Napoli, this exciting ensemble performs with a bu...  moreGarnering praise from such composers as Eric Whitacre, Paul Mealor, and Avner Dorman, Lux is a semi-professional chamber choir that specializes in contemporary choral music. Founded in 2014 by member Robby Napoli, this exciting ensemble performs with a burning dedication to excellence, innovation, and accessibility in choral performance, bringing their youth to light through their undying excitement for vocal art music.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   What’s great about a group of singers who meet regularly is that you can grow and develop together, improving skills and techniques week on wee...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Sometimes I get paid over £100 per hour. That makes me a millionaire right?   Photo by Ian Britton from FreeFoto.com   Wrong! I...

Mission Statement: The Phoenix Boys choir, through educating boys in the art of singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, there...  moreMission Statement: The Phoenix Boys choir, through educating boys in the art of singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, thereby contributing to the greater Phoenix musical life and enhancing Arizona's cultural reputation nationally and internationally.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about Audiences at choral concerts.   Sangstream rehearsal by fiddledidee   But what if your choir doesn’t perform?...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   To sit or not to sit, that is the question. Whether ‘tis better to be standing whilst singing, or to rest one’s weary bottom on the nearest ch...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   A budding ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In open-access choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about getting feedback from singers and choir leaders. But not all feedback is equal.   Feedback can come in many forms: speech, wr...

Loving this acappella version from Romeo and Juliet!