• EESC Video Challenge Europe In Harmony

    Singing competition

    Added February 11, 2015 by EESC Video Challenge Europe In Harmony - 801 views - 0 comments

      Ever wanted to re-write a masterpiece? Now is your chance! ‪#‎EESC‬ video challenge is back, and this time with music.   ‪#‎Europeinharmony‬ is open to amateur video-makers, choirs and singing groups from all 28 EU Member States. The only requirement is to perform an interpretation of "Ode to Joy... read more

  • Tim Pinder

    It Made Me Almost Like the Beatles

    Added February 5, 2015 by Tim Pinder - 686 views - 0 comments

    I go along most Tuesdays to The Sing at the Edge Theatre,Chorlton, Manchester.
This week someone who hadn’t been for a couple of weeks mentioned how much they’d missed it. It got me thinking how much I enjoy it too. Having tried another choir where the repertoire comprised largely of radical songs from around the worl... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Music notation: what is it good for and do we need it to sing?

    Added February 4, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2509 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even singing at all, as a result.     I don’t use written music when I teach, but does that... read more

  • Kelly Galbraith

    Feb 2 – Tunes & Stories for Groundhog Day

    Added February 3, 2015 by Kelly Galbraith - 3231 views - 0 comments

    Originally published http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2015/02/02/feb-2-tunes-stories-for-groundhog-day/   Today is the day that camera crews focus their lenses on three rodents. Folks who suffer back aches while shovelling & stamp their feet to bring circulation to their toes while waiting for a ... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - Meet The Choir (RADIO 3)

    Added February 2, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 738 views - 0 comments

    ALBION on Radio 3 - find out a little more about us (with the help of Radio 3 BBC engineers) follow the link on the picture.   Andy Throssell talks a bit about the Albion way to the background of songs from These Islands.

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - In the Star and Sheffield Telegraph

    Added January 31, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 742 views - 0 comments

    Albion lift their voices to the nation Albion help to launch the 2014 Yorkshire Festival at Sheffields Millennium Gallery. Credit: Andrew Stepan Published on the 30 January 2015  15:08   Local choir Albion, who celebrate their third anniversary next month, continue... read more

  • Andrew Throssell

    ALBION - In Decembers Profile

    Added January 31, 2015 by Andrew Throssell - 500 views - 0 comments

    Unique Carols - Hear what Profile Magazine had to say about ALBION and their contribution to the Christmas sound. Normally announcements aren't meant to be replied to, but if you nee

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    THECHO!R is seeking new members (Melbourne)

    Added January 31, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 632 views - 0 comments

    Join us for our exciting new term of THECHO!R, starting Wednesday 4th Feb 2015 at 7pm. Melbourne’s largest un-auditioned community choir led by Dr Jonathon Welch AM. Fantastic performance opportunities and wonderful repertoire. New members welcome.   For more info, please visit www.thechoir.com.au or email... read more

  • MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival

    Street Requiem – Sydney Premiere 2015

    Added January 31, 2015 by MelbourneInternationalSingersFestival - 626 views - 0 comments

    With the recent events of the siege in Martin Place and terrorism in Paris, the Sydney premiere of STREET REQUIEM will be performed at Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 8PM.   A concert in memory of those who died in Martin Place and Paris.  Funds raised by this even... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Standing up for your choir (or do you use chairs and sit down?)

    Added January 29, 2015 by Chris Rowbury - 2250 views - 0 comments

    [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 chair.   Photo by Malingering   I’ve tried bo... read more