[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The world can be a scary and upsetting place. When I wrote this back in 2016, here in the UK we were witnessing political infighting, uncertain futures, auster...

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Mandela Tribute" Conductor: Leon Starker Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Mandela Tribute As sung for the opening of ...  moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Mandela Tribute" Conductor: Leon Starker Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Mandela Tribute As sung for the opening of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Exhibittion, in which Cape Town honours Nelson Mandela: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/CapeTownhonoursNelsonMandela.aspx Website: www.ctyc.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTownYouthChoir Twitter: @capetownChoir Music available for purchase on iTunes  less

Traditions. It is important for you to show your folklore style, to save and hand on the next generation? We think so. You sing in a Choir or dance in a Folklore group? We can give you Great platform for your aim. Please check the dates and location...

Musica Sacra Choir Festival Phil- Am Life Auditorium September 17, 2011

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   What’s Great about a group of singers who meet regularly is that you can grow and develop together, improving skills and techniques week on wee...

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Emarabini" Conductor: Leon Starker Arr. Leon Starker Soloists: Kate Farquharson & Hlumelo Marepula Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoo...  moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Emarabini" Conductor: Leon Starker Arr. Leon Starker Soloists: Kate Farquharson & Hlumelo Marepula Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Emarabini South African Traditional "This is a traditional Xhosa song about an orphan. The song asks "who will look after this child, for it is truly without parents?" eMarabini is sung with a new meaning today as South Africa's orphan population continues to increase due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The feeling behind this song is driven by a sense of hope rather than despair; as it was sung to win past struggles, it is now sung to overcome present struggles as well." Program notes from "Up To Our Ears" on http://listentolydia.wordpress.com/ Website: www.ctyc.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTownYouthChoir Twitter: @capetownChoir Music available for purchase on iTunes  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is a lot of trust involved in being a singer in a Choir.     Trust that you will eventually learn the song; trust that, even if you&r...

Darius Lim - Gloria! Alleluia! Parahyangan Catholic University Choir ( @Unpar Choir Official ) Ivan Yohan, conductor Recorded live at Auditorium Pusat Pembelajaran Arntz-Geise (Gedung PPAG) Unpar, August 2022

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Hold On" Conductor: Leon Starker Soloists: Lauren Patterson, Astrid Joseph & Tapuwa Mwashita Composer: Moses Hogan Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert wit...  moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Hold On" Conductor: Leon Starker Soloists: Lauren Patterson, Astrid Joseph & Tapuwa Mwashita Composer: Moses Hogan Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Hold On arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Spiritual Moses Hogan was an internationally renowned pianist, composer and arranger of choral music best known for his arrangements of spirituals. He studied with a full scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory of Music before continuing with his graduate studies at Julliard School of Music. He won several piano competitions during his performance years and published many CD's as well as songbooks. 'Hold On!' is an example of his 'soloist vs Choir' style of spiritual arrangements. There is a solo throughout that sings the primary lyrics and message of the song while the rest of the Choir provides a lively and energetic - often rhythmic - accompaniment. He uses the Choir as a single instrum...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For many of us, this time of year is just one concert after another. It’s Great to be doing so much singing, but it can have its downsides. &n...