[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   … and there is a place in a choir somewhere for everybody.     Frank joined our choir a while back. He hadn’t sung for ages, bu...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable.     The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage ...

Mixed Youth Choir Iuventus Cantat , of the Choral Society of Sombor, was founded in 1985. as a part of the Choral Society of Sombor (in existence from 1870.). Under the direction of its founder, artistic director and conductor Silvester Hajnal, the Choir...  moreMixed Youth Choir Iuventus Cantat , of the Choral Society of Sombor, was founded in 1985. as a part of the Choral Society of Sombor (in existence from 1870.). Under the direction of its founder, artistic director and conductor Silvester Hajnal, the Choir managed to attain great reputation in the country and abroad in a short period of time. The Choir’s repertoire includes the works of both Yugoslav and foreign composers, from early renaissance to contemporary authors. Apart from performing a cappella pieces, the Choir has performed vocal and instrumental works ("Magnificat" and "Gloria" by A.Vivaldi, "Requiem" by Mozart, the "Lobgesang" symphony cantata by Mendelssohn, "Choral Fantasy" by Beethoven, Lutheran Masses in g-major and g-minor, "Magnificat" by J.S. Bac...    less

Fayha Choir, Tripoli - Lebanon, conducted by Maestro Barkev Taslakian, is an Acapella Mixed choir. Winner of the first prize in Warsaw International Choir Festival 2007. Our repertoire contains International music, but especially Arabic songs from differe...  moreFayha Choir, Tripoli - Lebanon, conducted by Maestro Barkev Taslakian, is an Acapella Mixed choir. Winner of the first prize in Warsaw International Choir Festival 2007. Our repertoire contains International music, but especially Arabic songs from different heritages (Lebanese, Palestinian, Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Mouashah...). and for the first time, we have Arabic songs arranged with quarter tones. Our aim is to show the real civilized image of the Arab world and to spread our rich Music.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a busy concert time for most choirs.     I thought I'd give an account of a typical concert by one of my community choirs. This ...

we're just 6 weeks old in this video...that's why, for those people who find our version of the song "Bahay" quite wrong, please understand....this was our best that time =')

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers struggle with finding their starting note. Once they’ve nailed that, they’re off and it’s no problem. How can you make sure y...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader.     Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We ...