[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their School. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s Choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior high School years, with Vocal tu...  moreThe Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s Choir, AYC is committed to providing young singers aged seven years old to senior high School years, with Vocal tuition, performance and learning experiences that encourage the enjoyment of singing and learning Music, teamwork, good communication and self-esteem. For many years the blue and gold robes of the Australian Youth Choir have featured at cultural events that shape our nation. The Australian Youth Choir has a rich tradition in choral Music education, educating thousands of choristers throughout Australia. Choir Lesson Program Choir and singing lessons follow a set choral curriculum structure to develop the following skills on a weekly basis: Choral repertoire Sight singing / memory training Voice production Breathing techniques Performance and stagecraft skills Lessons also include rehearsal of selected Music for two annual performances.  less

Tragic and heroic film score where the haunting chants of a monk's Choir intertwine with driving strings and percussion, capturing the bittersweet essence of valor and sacrifice.

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform "Los Mareados" by Juan Carlos Cobián/arr. by Liliana Cangiano live in concert on October 31, 2010 in la iglesia de San Jorge, Santurtzi, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. Los Mareados was performed as par...  moreThe Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform "Los Mareados" by Juan Carlos Cobián/arr. by Liliana Cangiano live in concert on October 31, 2010 in la iglesia de San Jorge, Santurtzi, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. Los Mareados was performed as part of the Vocal Artists program for the Tolosa Choral Contest's "Musica Profana" category of competition, in which they were awarded First Prize. Soloist: Aimee Frederick Spain Tour: Oct. 23-Nov. 2, 2010 Los Mareados (Translation) Strange, as if lit up, I found you drinking, pretty and ill fated; You were drinking, and in the din of the champagne crazily you laughed, so as not to cry... Pity I felt at finding you because looking at you I saw your eyes shine with an electric fire, your beautiful eyes that I adored so much. Tonight, my friend, with alcohol we're getting drunk; I don't care if they laugh and call us "tipsy." Everyone has their sorrows and we have ours. Tonight we will drink because we won...    less

Performed by VIVA Sandnes Kulturskolekor. Recorded on CD 2005. Composer Edv Grieg, lyrics by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje (1860). All photos are from the mountain massive "Rondane", taken by various photographers that you can see more of at the Norwegian To...  morePerformed by VIVA Sandnes Kulturskolekor. Recorded on CD 2005. Composer Edv Grieg, lyrics by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje (1860). All photos are from the mountain massive "Rondane", taken by various photographers that you can see more of at the Norwegian Tourist Association's homepages www.dnt.no  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For those of us who work to School terms, it is now the summer holidays. Unlike us poor folk here in the UK, the summer break is months long i...

Chor Leoni performing We Rise Again by Leon Dubinsky at the 2009 ACDA National Conference. To purchase the entire concert, please visit Via Media at http://viamediaavpro.com.

Weeping, by Dan Heymann, as performed by The Drakensberg Boys' Choir on Wednesday 22 September 2010

Music Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A Song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoi...  moreMusic Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A Song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoise Kelly This song is just one track from our debut album "Music Matters: Celebrating 140 Characters" The album features 140 Singers (which is reflected in the title!) from 9 to 90+ years of age! Tracks include "Carrickfergus", to "Royals" by Lorde, to original compositions by our own Choir members - making it the most eclectic album you have ever heard! This song was kindly donated to us by Neville Lloyd. Music & Lyrics by Neville Lloyd. Choral & Piano Arrangement by Vincent Lynch. Join us at our launch - Tuesday 23rd September, 7.00 PM at Axis Ballymun in Dublin and help us celebrate a fantastic achievement! This project was proudly supported & funded by the Community & Social Development Service and Arts & Culture Department of Dublin City...    less

Live performance at the "Nacht der Jazzchöre" in June 2013 (Karlsruhe)