The LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote The gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and Musicians, and popularise The African interpretations of gospel mu...  moreThe LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR was co-founded by Crystal Hardwicke to help London’s African community to promote The gospel, create a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and Musicians, and popularise The African interpretations of gospel music. The live repertoire on offer includes traditional and original songs from all regions in Africa in local languages and in English, but also incorporates interpretations of African–American classics. LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR’s live shows range from 6 piece a cappella to a full blown 20 member band and choir. The dance choreography so much a part of The live show brings a unique and spectacular element to The performances. Shows are adaptable to festivals, Theaters, concert halls, corporate events, street events, weddings and funerals. The choir can also provide backing singers and Musicians for third party recordings and performances.  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...

SERENADES Choral Travel is a unique choral and cultural program that brings togeTher avid choral enthusiasts, dedicated amateurs and professional Musicians alike, who strive for choral excellence. These "Serenaders" seek opportunities to...  moreSERENADES Choral Travel is a unique choral and cultural program that brings togeTher avid choral enthusiasts, dedicated amateurs and professional Musicians alike, who strive for choral excellence. These "Serenaders" seek opportunities to perform a cappella choral repertoire spanning from The Renaissance up through The 21st century, in glorious art filled churches and unique venues throughout The "off-The-beaten-path" regions of Europe, in charming hill top towns, with oTher likeminded choral singers, working with leading choral conductors in The field. SERENADES Choral Travel Singing participants and Their travel companions, in addition to staying in 4-star accommodations during this unique, comprehensive and life transforming artistic and cultural program, also get to "taste" what The local region offers culturally, be it exquisite art, architecture, history, as well as The local food and wine, through guided tours, special organized meals in hand-picked re...    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 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 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 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 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 views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

Everyone Suddenly Burst Out Singing - C. S. Lang Performed by The Abbeydale Singers on Their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk for more details.