[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...

Me Singing all The parts to Barber's Agnus Dei

Popchoir is for anyone who loves to sing! Stressed-out commuter, The next Sam Smith, worn out parent or shy shower soprano, There's a Place here to let your voice out! And, with no auditions and no need to be able to read music, There are no excuses! Popc...  morePopchoir is for anyone who loves to sing! Stressed-out commuter, The next Sam Smith, worn out parent or shy shower soprano, There's a Place here to let your voice out! And, with no auditions and no need to be able to read music, There are no excuses! Popchoir is fun, relaxed and surprisingly cool (that po-faced image of a choir couldn't be furTher from The truth). We sing brilliant songs, with fabulous arrangements and have a great time. Come and see for yourself!!  

Live-opname van het Nieuwjaarsconcert van het NBE (Nederlands Blazers Ensemble) 2019 in het Concertgebouw te Amsterdam. Wishful Singing zingt in het programma "Adam & Eva" een bewerking van "Are you lonesome tonight" door Roy Turk en Lou Handman.

Once Upon a Time / Swanee - Phoenix Chorus (www.phoenixladies.co.uk)

Singkronies Chamber Choir is extremely happy to welcome our new conductor, Charlotte Botha into our midst. Rehearsals are under way for our first project togeTher: "Bernstein, Barber & Beatles", for which performances will take Place at The end of Novembe...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] Choirs are not meeting at The moment so lots of you have gone online to sing. Given that it will be just you Singing at a screen, what can you do to get The ...

South African gospel song: "Say yes to salvation. Our home is in heaven, this is a promise, So say yes to salvation." Part of The winter Singing Safari concert, Ipswich 2013. From The Singing of The Soweto Gospel Choir, arranged by Chris Rowbury. This ...  moreSouth African gospel song: "Say yes to salvation. Our home is in heaven, this is a promise, So say yes to salvation." Part of The winter Singing Safari concert, Ipswich 2013. From The Singing of The Soweto Gospel Choir, arranged by Chris Rowbury. This concert was The culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gaThers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in The winter are performed at St. Peters by The Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a Place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

  Teddington Choral Society and its Music Director Julian Collings are delighted to invite you to a Come and Sing Day on September 3rd which will feature Haydn's Nelson Mass and Mozart's Solemn Vespers. The event will take Place in The Hall o...