[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...

The choir, composed of over 20 nationalities, is proud to reflect the multicultural character of Europe in Brussels. It is often asked to participate in important European events of which the most recent was the enlargement of the EU to 27 member states. ...  moreThe choir, composed of over 20 nationalities, is proud to reflect the multicultural character of Europe in Brussels. It is often asked to participate in important European events of which the most recent was the enlargement of the EU to 27 member states. The choir frequently performs with renowned European symphony orchestras and soloists in Brussels and in many capitals and other cities across Europe.  

The choir was first formed in 1962 as Aberystwyth Post Office Gleemen under the direction of James Morse. During the fifty plus years of its lifetime it has benefited from the leadership of five further conductors, David Griffiths, Margaret Maddock, Len W...  moreThe choir was first formed in 1962 as Aberystwyth Post Office Gleemen under the direction of James Morse. During the fifty plus years of its lifetime it has benefited from the leadership of five further conductors, David Griffiths, Margaret Maddock, Len Williams, Carol Davies and our present Director of Music, Alwyn Evans. The choir has trAvelled widely over the years with tours in Europe, United States and Canada besides engagements throughout Wales and England. Our concert venues hAve varied from village halls to national auditoria and great cathedrals. In the Eisteddfod field we hAve won two National first prizes plus several seconds and others. In 2012 we celebrated our 50th anniversary. In 2015 we again sang at the 1000 voices at The ROYAL ALBERT HALL London and with tenor Russell Watson during his UK tour  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last time (Tuning up – where do start notes come from?) I talked about my aim of being able to give out a single note to my choir, instead of having t...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about the pleasures of being a choir member.     choir conductor Marjukka Riihimäki by Kanttila   This week I ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   After the long summer break, I used to arrive really early at the first choir session, sit by the door, and worry that nobody would come back.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It turns out that the devil might not hAve the best tunes after all.     Although I run a secular choir (I don’t hAve a religiou...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   You work on a song in choir week after week, but slowly things seem to get worse. You worry about getting the words right, you can’t seem to re...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]I’ve been praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I ...

Stevan Mokranjac (1856-1914) - "Tebe pojem" from The Divine Liturgy of St. John Crysostom Performed by "Аve Musica" choir - Sofia, Bulgaria. Conductor - Tania Nikleva-Vladeva Live recording from the concert on June 13, 2015 during the 12th International...  moreStevan Mokranjac (1856-1914) - "Tebe pojem" from The Divine Liturgy of St. John Crysostom Performed by "Аve Musica" choir - Sofia, Bulgaria. Conductor - Tania Nikleva-Vladeva Live recording from the concert on June 13, 2015 during the 12th International Orthodox Music Festival “Saint Mary – Axion Estin” - Pomorie, Bulgaria Camera: Rumena Anastasova