[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some choirs don’t perform at all (see Choirs that don’t perform). But most choirs, at some point, will want to share their hard work with...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Kirsten left a comment on my post How to be a good choir member.   photo by Brandon Cripps   She suggested that a good choir member s...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   How do mixed choirs and single-sex choirs differ, if at all?   Victoria Choir, Uganda by Adamesmith   I was partly inspired to write this ...

The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ...  moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, there was clearly an earlier version. Although the song is the unofficial anthem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman. This outdoor performance 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 summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

"UN MUNDO IDEAL" (de ALADDIN). Autor: Alan Menken CORO ENCANTO de Casarrubuelos Director: Mariano García Sánchez II Encuentro Agrupacoros Madrid Teatro del Bosque. Móstoles

The Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing a male voice verision of The Lord's Prayer. The Choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Whitwort...  moreThe Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing a male voice verision of The Lord's Prayer. The Choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Whitworth. Website: http://gmvc.99k.org  

La Asociación musical CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta DIRAIT-ON, de M. LAURIDSEN, bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN. En la celebración del CONCIERTO CONMEMORATIVO realizado el 18 de junio de 2016, en la Parroquia de San José (Cor...  moreLa Asociación musical CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta DIRAIT-ON, de M. LAURIDSEN, bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN. En la celebración del CONCIERTO CONMEMORATIVO realizado el 18 de junio de 2016, en la Parroquia de San José (Coria del Río). Mas información en www.corosantamaria.org  

I have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU! "Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations) who find t...  moreI have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU! "Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations) who find themselves in conflict. I would like to acknowledge pianist Fred Hersch whose magical playing of Billy Joel's "And so it goes" in the middle of an Ottawa winter inspired me to start working on this piece. I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. I would also like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can conta...    less

Due to Covid regulations all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series of rehearsal recordings... all for free! Enjoy this A Capella version of "Keeping the Dream Alive" (orig. by Freiheit)