[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] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...

[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]   Certain people are rather dismissive of “Singing for fun” choirs. If it’s for fun then it can’t possibly be of any quality. ...

A small Singing group from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall, we specialise in sacred and secular, ancient and contemporary choral music. We have a growing reputation for Singing in concert. We are also available for hire to Sing in church services, including ...  moreA small Singing group from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall, we specialise in sacred and secular, ancient and contemporary choral music. We have a growing reputation for Singing in concert. We are also available for hire to Sing in church services, including weddings, funerals and special communions. We offer a complete repertoire for Christmas carol concerts and we are also available and pleased to help raise money for charity.  

Formed by Debra Shearer-Dirié in 2009, Fusion has become known for it performances of diverse repertoire with exceptional beauty. The group was formed with some of Brisbane’s best and most experienced ensemble Singers, most of whom Sing regularly with o...  more Formed by Debra Shearer-Dirié in 2009, Fusion has become known for it performances of diverse repertoire with exceptional beauty. The group was formed with some of Brisbane’s best and most experienced ensemble Singers, most of whom Sing regularly with other choirs in and around the city and have extensive performing and touring experience both around Australia and internationally. The Singers range across an assortment of careers, from educators to environmental engineers, and from students to musicians. They are Drawn together because of their passion for Singing and produce an energy in performance that immediately connects with their audience. In programming, Fusion specialises in early and new music – from Jean Mouton and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla to Cyrillus Kreek, Arvo Pärt, and Henryk Mikolaj Górecki. The ensemble prides itself on delivering an artistic product that combines choral maturity with youthful vibrancy to bring a fresh sound to music that is not often performed in the region.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes you might have to learn your song part from a recording rather than with everyone else together in a choir session.   photo by Kat...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] We all know that joining a choir is a good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce   Here are five reasons why it mig...

Play It Forward invites Singers from around the globe to participate in the inaugural launch of NO MORE EXCUSES - anti-bullying program, with the world premiere of an exciting new virtual music video! ABOUT NO MORE EXCUSES Play It Forward is thrilled an...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I use the word ‘choir’, an image will pop into most people’s minds.     a bunch of fidgety 7-year-olds...