All inclusive, all ability, all adult! We Bring people together, regardless of colour, class, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, marital status, political opinion. 18years of age to infinity to sing together as ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAll inclusive, all ability, all adult! We Bring people together, regardless of colour, class, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, marital status, political opinion. 18years of age to infinity to sing together as a group. Learning something new. using tAlents and abilities, to perform have fun, entertain others. Providing a service for the community. all inclusive, all ability non audition. Community choir.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke thing, but now I realise that there are Good reasons why it’s h...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is often a mismatch between how Good you think you are as a singer and what your abilities really are.     Some people vastly ov...

Due to Covid restrictions all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. instead we Bring you a series of rehearsal recordings... all for free! Enjoy this SATB version of "Wonderful Peace" !

Want to Bring some joyful singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWant to Bring some joyful singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! Grab your friends, a drink and let's sing some sparkly tunes....The songs will be a surprise - that's part of the fun! With drinks deals at the bar - we'll have the happiest of happy hours! Everyone is welcome - everyone can sing - even the friend who insists they can't, they can! Pub singing is all about fun! No experience necessary just Bring your voice and we’ll do the rest - shower singers, this is for you! 7.30pm - Arrive and drinks, 8pm - We Sing! £7 advance (plus 70p booking fee) on Meetup - Soul of the City Choir, £9 on the door Tickets sold quickly last time so we do recommend nabbing your ticket early just in case we can't fit you in on the door. Come and sing, it really is a lot of fun!  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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 days become shorter, the air feels chilly more and more, the trees shed their leaves and the winter sets in soon. But spring follows it always, what will Bring to us Concorso CorAle with its first fresh air and fresh music. Celebrate the new spring w...

[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...

Coro Cervantes is a unique chamber choir founded by Carlos Aransay. Through its performances and recordings it aims to Bring the music of Iberia and Latin America to audiences everywhere. UK performances include the Wigmore Hall, St. Johns, Smith Square...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreCoro Cervantes is a unique chamber choir founded by Carlos Aransay. Through its performances and recordings it aims to Bring the music of Iberia and Latin America to audiences everywhere. UK performances include the Wigmore Hall, St. Johns, Smith Square and the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Tours abroad include Russia, Mexico, Spain and The Netherlands. For our highly acclaimed CD's visit http://www.corocervantesshop.com  

(This post was orginally written for the Embro Thistle Singers blog.)   I think sometimes we get so focused on making the music as directors and singers, we forget that the people around us have "baggage" Good and bad that we need to unpack before ...