there’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of choral music. It’s not about genre, technique, or even repertoire - it’s about wellbeing, emotional safety and nervous system regulation. and it’s long overdue. Because choir ha...

Choirs often concentrate on pitch and blend, but it is rhythm that truly binds the music together. This workshop shifts the focus to cultivating a shared sense of pulse and equips singers with practical techniques to overcome rhythmic challenges in choral...

Performance at King's House Jamaica. December 2015. Visit our Facebook for all things JYC www.facebook.com/JAYouthChorale

English Poetic translation of Haitian Creole text: "Ding, ding, ding", I hear "ding", the bell strikes, "ding" the month of July strikes "ding" on all the calendars. All the Children are free, Teachers are gone, In all corners of the country, scho...  moreEnglish Poetic translation of Haitian Creole text: "Ding, ding, ding", I hear "ding", the bell strikes, "ding" the month of July strikes "ding" on all the calendars. All the Children are free, Teachers are gone, In all corners of the country, school is out! All the pilgrims are ready; it's the frivolous party season! the feast has begun, everywhere it's part time! Many have arrived at Lakou Migonga. Chickens, turkeys and ducks Are carousing in the yard. Fathers, grandfathers, brothers and sisters are gathered, Neighbors and friends, we all make one family. these are all customs in the country of Haiti. Artocarpus incisa, Millet, Sugarcanes are flourishing. Mangos and Avocados are falling all day long. the night before, it's wood burning, the next day, it's the ten a.m. Mass. Everyone's celebrating: Hail to Saint James the Great! It's "Fèt Chanpèt"! Oh, what a beautiful season, It's joy, it's festivity! After Plaine-du-Nord, at Limonade we party some more. It's the frivolo...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I aim to please everyone in my Choirs and singing workshops. I know it’s an impossible task (see Keeping a choir happy – you can’t ...

German folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal...  moreGerman folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal saßen einst zwei Hasen, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, bis auf den Rasen. Als sie sich nun satt gefressen hatten, Setzten sie sich nieder, Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam, Und schoss sie nieder. Als sie sich nun aufgerappelt hatten, Und sie sich besannen, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Hoppelten sie von dannen. ========== Between the mountain and the deep valley there were once two hares sitting eating up the green green grass right down to the ground When they had had their fill they sat down Until the hunter came and shot them down When they came back to their senses and realised they were still alive they hopped away.  less

Welcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international Youth singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will...  moreWelcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international Youth singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will include a final night Gala Concert in Worcester's magnificent cathedral, featuring the World Premiere of a specially commissioned work from UK composer Bob Chilcott (Five Days that Changed the World with words by Charles Bennett), individual Choirs' concerts in venues in and around the historic city of Worcester, sight-seeing trips and activities for visiting Choirs, Welcome Concert in the cathedral, and a concert for participants given by a leading UK vocal group. With the festival being the first event of its kind in the UK, we have taken as our theme, 'Peace & Unity', to reaffirm the continuing mission of ECA-EC, and our own shared aspirations, to work towards a more peaceful world through the engagement of young people from different nations coming togethe...    less

"CANÇO DE BRES PER A UNA PRINCESA NEGRA". Autor: A. Rodriguez Sabanes, Gabriel Janer Canta: Coro Encanto de Casarrubuelos Director: Mariano García Concierto solidario "Por esto cantamos juntos" celebrado el 23 de junio de 2013 en la Parroquia Santia...  more"CANÇO DE BRES PER A UNA PRINCESA NEGRA". Autor: A. Rodriguez Sabanes, Gabriel Janer Canta: Coro Encanto de Casarrubuelos Director: Mariano García Concierto solidario "Por esto cantamos juntos" celebrado el 23 de junio de 2013 en la Parroquia Santiago Apóstol de Casarrubuelos, a beneficio de Cáritas parroquial MAS INFORMACION SOBRE EL CORO ENCANTO www.coroencanto.com www.facebook.com/coroencantocasarrubuelos info@coroencanto.com  

This way we find a tuneful Lithuanian song for you composed by a from top to toe choral lover composer, Vytautas Miškinis.   Miškinis began his career at the age of seven as a vocalist in a Youth Choir, and continued as Artistic Direc...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   the Choirs and workshops that I lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...