The Choral Society is a 150-voice Ensemble of experienced professional and avocational singers who volunteer their time and talents in the service of the choral art form. Supported by some of New York’s finest freelance orchestra players, the Choral Soci...  moreThe Choral Society is a 150-voice Ensemble of experienced professional and avocational singers who volunteer their time and talents in the service of the choral art form. Supported by some of New York’s finest freelance orchestra players, the Choral Society’s concerts are designed to bring the arts directly to the community through the uniquely inclusive medium of choral singing. The Choral Society is in residence at Grace Church in New York, one of the city’s most beloved landmarks.  

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

Rehearsing and performing using a variety of movement exercises will powerfully impact the artistry of a choral performance. The applications of movement in our choirs are nearly endless. vocal technique is aided through the liberal use of movement in the...

Discover practical choir management tips to streamline rehearsals, improve communication, and grow your Ensemble—ideal for community and professional choirs. Running a successful choir requires more than musical talent. Behind every beautiful...

Performance of Imant Raminsh's In The Night We Shall Go In at the 2013 Tennessee ACDA conference, First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN (Live)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...

Ensamble Tomás Luis de Victoria in concert, San Ignacio Church, December 6th, 2017.