[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers struggle with finding their starting note. Once they’ve nailed that, they’re off and it’s no problem. How can you make sure y...

“Koro de San Jose”, formerly known as “Celina Homes choir” was founded in the year 2000 by its first director, Ms. Gloria Tabucanon; an Education graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. CHC, as often called by parishioners was the officia...  more“Koro de San Jose”, formerly known as “Celina Homes choir” was founded in the year 2000 by its first director, Ms. Gloria Tabucanon; an Education graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. CHC, as often called by parishioners was the official choral group of the Ugnayan St. Joseph the Worker from the Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Deparo Caloocan City. In 2002, Mr. Victor Ventus became the new leader of the group; and under his supervision the choir was considered one of the finest in the Parish. CHC was composed of mixed voices back then; but like any other group, members do come and go. In 2005, most its female members left to study and work. 2006 came and CHC was officially announced and named after its patron saint as Koro de San Jose, the first and only All-male choir in the Parishes’ history. In 2007, Mark Westvent Abesia started assisting Victor Ventus in teaching the members vocal parts and harmony. Koro de San Jose was able to perform for the Bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches, Schools ...    less

concert at Palma de Mallorca (Spain) in Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. Francis, on 25 and 26 February 2012, with a capella greek church music compositions. Η εμφάνιση της Χορωδίας Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου εκτός Ελλάδος πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 25 και 26 Φεβρουαρίο...  moreconcert at Palma de Mallorca (Spain) in Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. Francis, on 25 and 26 February 2012, with a capella greek church music compositions. Η εμφάνιση της Χορωδίας Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου εκτός Ελλάδος πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 25 και 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2012 στην Palma de Mallorca της Ισπανίας, όπου και έδωσε ένα κονσέρτο a capella εκκλησιαστικής μουσικής με ορθόδοξες συνθέσεις Ελλήνων μουσικών στη Βασιλική του Αγίου Φραγκίσκου, και τέλεσε την Αρχιερατική Λειτουργία στον Ναό της Γεννήσεως του Σωτήρος, χοροστατούντος του Σεβασμιότατου Μητροπολίτη Ισπανίας και Πορτογαλίας και Εξάρχου Μεσογείου Θαλάσσης κ.κ. Πολυκάρπου  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   A friend asks you to comment on their singing or asks you if you think they can sing at all.     What can you say without hurting thei...

More than 150 choirs, over 5'000 choir actors, 14 stages, more than 30'000 people - that's the state choir festival "Rhineland-Palatinate sings", at 2019, 31st of August in Mainz. Come to visit and discover for yourself the great variety of R...  moreMore than 150 choirs, over 5'000 choir actors, 14 stages, more than 30'000 people - that's the state choir festival "Rhineland-Palatinate sings", at 2019, 31st of August in Mainz. Come to visit and discover for yourself the great variety of Rheinland-Palatinate choir music.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD.     This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In my series of posts on How to deal with song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain ...

Coral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should b...  moreCoral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should be pointed out that both choirs hAve the same and common origin; most of the members discovered choir music when they were very young and joined a former choir, Orfeón Portuense, founded in 1980. Since late 2013 , the possibility of a fusion of the two choirs arises, motivated by the need of a common goal for both groups to improve, learn, make progress and get thrilled with our love for choral music. During 2014 until our official foundation on November 22nd, 2014 at the Basilica Menor Nuestra Sra, De Los Milagros in Puerto de Santa María; Coral Jardín Menesteo supports training on choir music, organizing and attending the first choir Music workshop in el Puerto de Santa María facilitated by Basilio Astúlez, who is a music teacher at the Local Music Conseva...    less

"Without Love" is a heart stirring rendition by 'the Revelations', one of the top 8 male ensembles in the World. Sri Lanka is the home of 'the Revelations', where they are a loved household name.