Raising voices, raising spirits Ignite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran... In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass Choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a p...  moreRaising voices, raising spirits Ignite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran... In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass Choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a packed out mass full of joy and prayer, families and young couples, singles and religious, was now a quieter mass with no Choir and I saddened by this. I offered my services as a singer and musician to come and provide music for the 5:30 mass and within a few short weeks I returned to the place I consider my spiritual home. I had not purposely set out to start a Choir but people began to approach me with a desire to sing and it was a need within the community I was not going to Ignore. On the 12th Dec 2008 The Jes Gospel Choir was birthed with 5 singers and me & it was a wonderful experience and we received a very warm welcome. Within a year the Choir grew to over 15 members and some musicians. The wonderful thing about this Choir is that it is a Choir th...    less

© The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Other rights: Hong Kong Treble Choirs' Association. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 200...  more© The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Other rights: Hong Kong Treble Choirs' Association. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2008 session in PRO China (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau) Piece: Let's Jam Composer: Gary Fry Conductor: Dr. Steve Zegree, USA Recorded in the Guangzhou concert hall The World Youth Choir session 2008 was held in China thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Hong Kong Treble Choirs' Association, Hong Kong. www.worldyouthChoir.org www.hktrebleChoir.com/home/en/ For full documentary on 2008 session in China please visit http://vimeo.com/19824692  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for Choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Joining a new Choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

"Now I Become Myself" by Gwyneth Walker. Text by May Sarton. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis...  more"Now I Become Myself" by Gwyneth Walker. Text by May Sarton. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places; I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "Hurry, you will be dead before--" (What? Before you reach the morning? Or the end of the poem is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! The black shadow on the paper Is my hand; the shadow of a word As thought shapes the shaper Falls heavy on the page, is heard. All fuses now, falls into place From wish to action, word to silence, My work, my love, my time, my face Gathered into one intense Gesture of growing like a plant. As slowly as the ripening f...    less

Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour   Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM   Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years O...

The People's Show Choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of res...  moreThe People's Show Choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve  

The People's Show Choir Woodford Green is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of re...  moreThe People's Show Choir Woodford Green is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve  

A clip from Barnsley Youth Choir (Youth Section) who will be representing GB in the World Choir Games in Latvia July 2014. Africa by Toto

Love2sing Ltd runs community Choirs in Ealing, Ickenham and Hanwell. Come and sing with us at a Love2sing Choir near you! All levels and abilities are welcome with No Audition. Choirs meet in Hanwell, Ealing and Ickenham.Take part in fun, friendly and ...  moreLove2sing Ltd runs community Choirs in Ealing, Ickenham and Hanwell. Come and sing with us at a Love2sing Choir near you! All levels and abilities are welcome with No Audition. Choirs meet in Hanwell, Ealing and Ickenham.Take part in fun, friendly and informative weekly rehearsals plus twice yearly concerts and socials. You will make new friends, get involved in your local community, learn and Love2sing. Styles Include: Pop Musical Theatre Big Band Rock Motown Traditional World Music and more.. At Love2sing It’s all about the singing! No choreography. No need to read music. However, if you do, sheet music and lyrics are provided for all members. You will not have to sing alone or be put on the spot. Concession available. Love2sing Choir Hanwell was founded in 2010 by Hanwell resident Elizabeth Lusty. A true community venture, Love2sing opens its doors to adults of all ages and abilities who just Love2sing. The Choir began, at Hanwell Community Centre W7. The first class had only 11 brave singers ...    less